# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=239

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## [Right Rear Brake Light Works, Right Rear Turn Signal Doesn't?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-rear-brake-light-works-right-rear-turn-signal-doesnt/64225)

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**Author:** [@importedleafsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/importedleafsfan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-rear-brake-light-works-right-rear-turn-signal-doesnt/64225 "2021-05-08T18:38:05Z")

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I have a 2003 Buick Century. The rear lights are dual-filament bulbs (low filament for running lights, high filament for turn signal/brakes). I noticed that the turn signal wasn't working on the right side, so I replaced…

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## [How do I start my 2016 Grand Cherokee with a dead remote?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-start-my-2016-grand-cherokee-with-a-dead-remote/176608)

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**Author:** [@DavidSchupp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidSchupp)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-start-my-2016-grand-cherokee-with-a-dead-remote/176608 "2021-05-08T15:59:34Z")

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battery is dead in the remote how do i start the car

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## [2001 BMW 330 - Mystery leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-330-mystery-leak/176637)

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**Author:** [@Maxinebergen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maxinebergen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-330-mystery-leak/176637 "2021-05-08T13:03:31Z")

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My motor oil level is always fine, but the mechanic says I have a big leak which has compromised my bushings. I want to replace my front lower control arms. He said he can’t warranty the job because of my oil leak.

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## [Motor Oil Suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-suggestion/176648)

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**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-suggestion/176648 "2021-05-08T00:51:23Z")

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Brother wants to start changing his own oil and is looking for suggestions as to weight and synthetic or regular. 2002, 3.0, 6 cylinder Ford Ranger Super Cab Thanks

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## [Looking for shift boot for a Sport-Trac, can seem to find it, searched](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-shift-boot-for-a-sport-trac-can-seem-to-find-it-searched/176630)

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**Author:** [@sidwelle\_175015](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sidwelle_175015)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-shift-boot-for-a-sport-trac-can-seem-to-find-it-searched/176630 "2021-05-08T00:35:56Z")

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Hello, I am looking for shift boot for a 04 Sport-Trac, can seem to find it, searched. A Ford site was able to provide the part number: 1L2Z-7210-CB No way of knowing how to find it. Several sites carry the whole s…

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## [2004 Chevy Classic MISFIRE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-misfire/176546)

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**Author:** [@dr.fillyblunt\_175050](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dr.fillyblunt_175050)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-misfire/176546 "2021-05-07T22:57:34Z")

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I have a 2004 Chevy Classic with about 235,000 miles on it. Up until this point, it’s been a reliable work car. I got into the car this morning and upon starting it and idling I had a VERY noticeable misfire. The check e…

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## [2020 Ford Edge - Transmission jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-edge-transmission-jerks/176635)

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**Author:** [@LORENAHAATVEDT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LORENAHAATVEDT)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-edge-transmission-jerks/176635 "2021-05-07T21:27:21Z")

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At slow speeds - 20 mph or less - transmission jerks as if searching for right gear.

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## [Cabin Air Filter on 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5SL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-filter-on-2006-nissan-altima-3-5sl/176612)

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**Author:** [@PikonAko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PikonAko)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-filter-on-2006-nissan-altima-3-5sl/176612 "2021-05-07T18:48:53Z")

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Hi Guys, On 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5SL should the ARROW on the Cabin Air Filter be POINTING UP or POINTING DOWN. I’m getting a lot of different opinions/answers. Thanks, PikonAko

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## [A Real Interesting Overheating Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-real-interesting-overheating-problem/52195)

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**Author:** [@Duke1971](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duke1971)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-real-interesting-overheating-problem/52195 "2021-05-07T15:55:20Z")

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My 2003 F-150 4.6L spikes into max overheating on the gauge after about 4 miles. It then recovers into the normal range and does not do it again (until you start it after completely cool). I'm now on my third thermosta…

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## [2006 Dodge Grand Caravan won’t shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-won-t-shift/176581)

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**Author:** [@SergeRobichaud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SergeRobichaud)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-won-t-shift/176581 "2021-05-07T14:49:42Z")

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transmission wont shift and no slipping

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## [2017 Ford Focus ST - Overheat light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-st-overheat-light/176617)

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**Author:** [@DianeTwist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeTwist)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-st-overheat-light/176617 "2021-05-07T14:06:39Z")

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When car is sitting still and running after a few minutes the overheat light comes on and states car is overheated but you can turn the car off and back on and the warning light goes off. What is causing this?

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## [1999 Chevrolet S-10 - Washed my truck, now this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-s-10-washed-my-truck-now-this/176548)

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**Author:** [@Duberyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duberyan)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-s-10-washed-my-truck-now-this/176548 "2021-05-07T13:55:03Z")

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I pressure washed the bottom of my truck and know when I drive it it feels loose and it try to pull it one way or the other I felt like I was sliding

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## [Whats a good place to buy oil filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-place-to-buy-oil-filter/176543)

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**Author:** [@riaanshweta\_175004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riaanshweta_175004)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-place-to-buy-oil-filter/176543 "2021-05-07T03:24:38Z")

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Hi, What is a good place to buy oil filters? Thanks!

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## [2015 Chevrolet Suburban navigation system shows wrong location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-suburban-navigation-system-shows-wrong-location/176615)

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**Author:** [@Jean26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-suburban-navigation-system-shows-wrong-location/176615 "2021-05-07T02:18:12Z")

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The navigation system has me in Tn and the car is in GA

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## [Where to take car for rain/water leak diagnosis?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-take-car-for-rain-water-leak-diagnosis/176571)

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**Author:** [@eranelson\_174564](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eranelson_174564)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-take-car-for-rain-water-leak-diagnosis/176571 "2021-05-06T22:51:19Z")

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It’s rained a lot here lately and I have rain/water leaking in my trunk. Nothing is jumping out at me as an obvious problem (and I’m not very knowledgeable with cars), so I’m going to have to take it somewhere to proper…

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## [High mileage Subaru Impreza - Oil change options?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-subaru-impreza-oil-change-options/176606)

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**Author:** [@megan\_175083](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megan_175083)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-subaru-impreza-oil-change-options/176606 "2021-05-06T20:20:55Z")

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My 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium has about 120,900 miles on it now. I know very little about cars, so I have always gone to the dealership for oil changes and the majority of repairs, and my car has never had any issu…

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## [Car storage in FL summer heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-storage-in-fl-summer-heat/48078)

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**Author:** [@chls60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chls60)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-storage-in-fl-summer-heat/48078 "2010-04-28T14:32:42Z")

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We are taking the plunge and will fly to our northern home for the first time. How best to store our VW Passat from June to October? Should we rent a garage? Do we need to buy a cover or not? What about protecting th…

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## [2013 Toyota Prius v - Question on trickle charging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-v-question-on-trickle-charging/176553)

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**Author:** [@bikerider1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bikerider1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-v-question-on-trickle-charging/176553 "2021-05-06T15:11:38Z")

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If I park my Prius V for 4 months with a trickle charge on the 12 Volt Batt. Will the main Batt. be ok?

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## [2016 Ford Explorer - miss or tranny slip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-miss-or-tranny-slip/176591)

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**Author:** [@DavidH33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidH33)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-miss-or-tranny-slip/176591 "2021-05-06T14:22:44Z")

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I feel something that could be a miss or maybe a tranny slip at mid range speeds(45ish). Just had plugs and coil packs replaced. 95k miles

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## [1984 Oldsmobile Regency - Help - I need to play Frankie Goes To Hollywood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-oldsmobile-regency-help-i-need-to-play-frankie-goes-to-hollywood/176512)

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**Author:** [@allen27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allen27)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-oldsmobile-regency-help-i-need-to-play-frankie-goes-to-hollywood/176512 "2021-05-06T01:50:11Z")

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Lookn for an original cassette player for my oldsmobile regency 98

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## [2011 Dodge Grand Caravan - Trans slams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-trans-slams/176575)

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**Author:** [@johnlbouchard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnlbouchard)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-trans-slams/176575 "2021-05-05T22:48:54Z")

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Transmission slams into gear after driving a while, i live in a cold climate, so the roads are salted every winter. Hence i noticed on front wheel hub assembly very rusted and deteriated large nut that holds axle to bear…

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## [2005 Volvo XC90 - Need a new Volvo shop in AZ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc90-need-a-new-volvo-shop-in-az/176537)

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**Author:** [@Ramos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ramos)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc90-need-a-new-volvo-shop-in-az/176537 "2021-05-05T22:39:37Z")

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Hi All, It looks like the shop I used to take my Volvo to is no longer open. They were so trust worthy. Anyone have a good place they go to in East Phoenix?

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## [2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca - Head gaskets every two years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-b9-tribeca-head-gaskets-every-two-years/176542)

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**Author:** [@MikeJo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeJo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-b9-tribeca-head-gaskets-every-two-years/176542 "2021-05-05T19:04:31Z")

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Replaced head gasket in 2019 and had to replace it again less than 2 years later. Is this common for this make and model?

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## [2014 Toyota Corolla - Paint flaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-corolla-paint-flaking/176577)

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**Author:** [@oscar02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oscar02)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-corolla-paint-flaking/176577 "2021-05-05T17:15:39Z")

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i have the same problem paint is coming off on my 2014 Toyota Corolla S I’m afraid that the rust star soon.

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## [2011 Mercury Mariner - Trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercury-mariner-trouble-starting/176565)

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**Author:** [@Vinnie21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vinnie21)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercury-mariner-trouble-starting/176565 "2021-05-05T17:11:03Z")

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Have to turn the key or jiggle the shit lever to start the car

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## [What is this Clicking Noise behind glovebox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-clicking-noise-behind-glovebox/176563)

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**Author:** [@ISoLo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ISoLo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-clicking-noise-behind-glovebox/176563 "2021-05-05T03:31:12Z")

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Toyota Tacoma 2006 2 cabin. I started the car up and heard clicking behind the glovebox. I know not all cars are the same so feel free to ask questions.

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## [Cabin filter replacement airflow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter-replacement-airflow/176566)

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**Author:** [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter-replacement-airflow/176566 "2021-05-05T00:35:38Z")

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When you replace a cabin filter is the airflow generally from top to bottom as you have to put them in a certain way on the filter . In particular this is a 2014 Grand Caravan . The fan is right below the filter so I…

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## [2005 Mercury Sable - My friend helped with brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-sable-my-friend-helped-with-brakes/176517)

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**Author:** [@Rissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rissa)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-sable-my-friend-helped-with-brakes/176517 "2021-05-04T17:41:27Z")

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My friend just did my front brakes and I’m going to be getting my rear brakes done here soon. But I noticed when I pushed down on my brakes I have to go all the way to the floor, is that common or should I just have to b…

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## [Steering Wheel Vibrates At Highway Speeds - Help Diagnosing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-vibrates-at-highway-speeds-help-diagnosing/176540)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-vibrates-at-highway-speeds-help-diagnosing/176540 "2021-05-04T17:39:44Z")

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I have a 2005 Toyota Camry LE, about 170,000 miles on it. Don’t know if it’s related, but I recently did an oil change and put on different tires. Didn’t have the issue before I did oil change and put on different (used…

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## [Mechani-cringe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechani-cringe/176544)

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**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechani-cringe/176544 "2021-05-04T14:55:41Z")

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Well he ain’t getting that deposit back… (Not my car, I know better than this.)

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