# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - Stuck glove box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-stuck-glove-box/175808)

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**Author:** [@Wilson36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wilson36)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-stuck-glove-box/175808 "2021-03-25T13:37:19Z")

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My glove compartment locks and i cant open it, and it does even have a lock

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## [Leaking Small Amount From Radiator Cap - What To Do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-small-amount-from-radiator-cap-what-to-do/175725)

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**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-small-amount-from-radiator-cap-what-to-do/175725 "2021-03-25T03:25:25Z")

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Hi Folks, My '07 Highlander was in for an oil change a few weeks ago and my trusted mechanic said he noticed there was minor weeping from the radiator cap, so he changed it. The one on it was the original as far as I kn…

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## [What this sound?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-this-sound/175784)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-this-sound/175784 "2021-03-25T02:41:35Z")

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2001 sonoma with 4.3. Just replaced intake manifold gaskets, water pump and took the starter out and put it back in. Today I started it up and it made a god awful noise. My first thought was rod knock. From the examples…

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## [Hockey pucks instead of body frame bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hockey-pucks-instead-of-body-frame-bushings/175767)

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**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hockey-pucks-instead-of-body-frame-bushings/175767 "2021-03-25T00:57:39Z")

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Hello there, I have a 2000 Kia Sportage EX that has a problem with the front doors where it gets a bit difficult to close. The rear doors are fine. I was told that this is because of the body frame bushings. I bought a…

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## [2004 Dodge Neon - sub PSF for trans fluid in a pinch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-sub-psf-for-trans-fluid-in-a-pinch/175804)

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**Author:** [@pineapple27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pineapple27)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-sub-psf-for-trans-fluid-in-a-pinch/175804 "2021-03-24T22:12:27Z")

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can I use brake fluid or power steering fluid in place of transmission fluid in a pinch just to get the car to the garage?

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## [2004 Ford Crown Victoria - Heat will not stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-crown-victoria-heat-will-not-stop/175814)

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**Author:** [@CWILT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CWILT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-crown-victoria-heat-will-not-stop/175814 "2021-03-24T18:00:50Z")

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I installed new heat control module but heat still comes thru either the vents or the defrost or the floor and does’t stop even though the temp. is set at 60 degrees. The fan control works fine.

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## [1997 Dodge Ram 1500 - Question on curb idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-question-on-curb-idle/175772)

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**Author:** [@PeterOliger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterOliger)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-question-on-curb-idle/175772 "2021-03-24T17:25:11Z")

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I replaced the IAC valve on my 97 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 5.2L, 318CI engine and 5 speed manual trans due to a “check engine” code. Before installing the new valve, I cleaned the valve seat in the throttle body and check…

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## [2010 Dodge Caravan - Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-caravan-overheating/175812)

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**Author:** [@guyleveille](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guyleveille)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-caravan-overheating/175812 "2021-03-24T17:06:22Z")

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hi, i have a grand caravan 2010 cargo, i have a problem cooler, i try find where they losse the liquid prestone,but i can t find, is not gasket motor, because my oil the color is perfect, and i have no white smoke muf…

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## [Headliner Replacement - Now Heating System Doesn't Work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headliner-replacement-now-heating-system-doesnt-work/175791)

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**Author:** [@jmunger\_147335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmunger_147335)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headliner-replacement-now-heating-system-doesnt-work/175791 "2021-03-24T17:03:37Z")

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This question is for anyone who has direct experience with - or specific knowledge of what systems could be affected by improper headliner replacement in a 2013 Ford Focus. Please - no speculation - just experience or kn…

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## [2005 Toyota Camry - simultaneous ABS light + miss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-simultaneous-abs-light-miss/175800)

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**Author:** [@tex06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tex06)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-simultaneous-abs-light-miss/175800 "2021-03-24T15:46:27Z")

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My Camry intermittently, upon starting, will have ABS light flashing and at the same time the car misses. These two things always happen together. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem, and no codes were found.

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## [1992 Mercury Sable - True miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-mercury-sable-true-miles/175737)

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**Author:** [@Catherineleist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catherineleist)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-mercury-sable-true-miles/175737 "2021-03-24T11:32:06Z")

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I bought a 1992 Mercury sable that listed on dash and paperwork that says it has only 63,000.00 miles on it. The odometer doesn’t have a place for when it reaches 100,000 miles which it does have wear and tear but it als…

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## [Wheels with 3 lugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-with-3-lugs/175785)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-with-3-lugs/175785 "2021-03-24T02:02:20Z")

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I’ve been counting lugs on wheels on my walks recently. Some tiny cars have only 3, which seems dangerous. I remember learning the noise of the lost lug nut trapped in the hubcap (remember those? remember people steal…

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## [Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 - really rough gearbox - is it normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-brz-toyota-86-really-rough-gearbox-is-it-normal/175729)

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**Author:** [@lapsio3\_173722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lapsio3_173722)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-brz-toyota-86-really-rough-gearbox-is-it-normal/175729 "2021-03-24T00:55:00Z")

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Hi, so like this Tuesday I picked up brand new 2020 Subaru BRZ Final Edition. Something that really caught my attention is how extremely rough gearbox is - I can feel all engine forces on gears lever. Not to mention gea…

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## [06 Mustang has started taking longer to start, but runs seemingly fine after](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-mustang-has-started-taking-longer-to-start-but-runs-seemingly-fine-after/175787)

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**Author:** [@music1fanatic\_174452](https://community.cartalk.com/u/music1fanatic_174452)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-mustang-has-started-taking-longer-to-start-but-runs-seemingly-fine-after/175787 "2021-03-23T21:52:04Z")

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I’ll try to give as many details as I can. A little history to start, I bought it in October of 2018 so I’ve owned it for almost 2.5 years with excellent performance. I’ve driven it half way across country twice and it i…

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## [How difficult is it to store a car for a long time, and have it still function when needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-difficult-is-it-to-store-a-car-for-a-long-time-and-have-it-still-function-when-needed/175643)

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**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-difficult-is-it-to-store-a-car-for-a-long-time-and-have-it-still-function-when-needed/175643 "2021-03-23T21:42:33Z")

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I am being offered a really good deal on a car which I have always wanted. It is currently 30 years old, and has only 47,000 miles. It has been dealer maintained all its life, and currently looks and runs like new. Th…

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## [2010 Toyota Camry - oil leaking into manifold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-oil-leaking-into-manifold/175790)

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**Author:** [@emaebrsmr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emaebrsmr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-oil-leaking-into-manifold/175790 "2021-03-23T21:34:26Z")

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oil leaking into manifold

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## [2005 Ford Explorer - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-starting-issues/175771)

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**Author:** [@ojunior12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ojunior12)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-starting-issues/175771 "2021-03-23T18:12:48Z")

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try to start truck . It will not turn over. I can jump it off at starter with switch on and it will turn over but want start. I think I have a bad switch problem. What do it sound like to you?

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## [2018 Ford Mustang - Intake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-intake-issues/175776)

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**Author:** [@Kalby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kalby)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-intake-issues/175776 "2021-03-23T18:01:45Z")

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Mud in the air intake??? How is this even possible unless I’m driving through flood water?

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## [Annual Caliper Slider Pin Lubrication Necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-caliper-slider-pin-lubrication-necessary/175739)

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**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-caliper-slider-pin-lubrication-necessary/175739 "2021-03-23T17:44:11Z")

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Do the slider pins on disk brakes require annual relubrication? I usually don’t touch the brakes until the pads need to be replaced, but was advised recently to pull the pins and relubricate them at least once a year. I …

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## [91 LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-lesabre/175723)

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**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-lesabre/175723 "2021-03-23T00:37:48Z")

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It started running warmer than usual, just over 200. It takes longer to blow warm air by the heater than it used to, and after it does get warm it may turn cooler after a while. Today it started to get the the red area…

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## [Toyota Tacoma, 2002, quad cab, limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-2002-quad-cab-limited/175735)

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**Author:** [@Ram-diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ram-diesel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-2002-quad-cab-limited/175735 "2021-03-23T00:05:19Z")

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About 2 years ago my truck started getting water in the passengers side floorboards. I had a mechanic look at it and they couldn’t find anything. Suggested getting the windshield resealed. I had that done. The truck was …

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## [2007 Scion tC - Did this thing throw a rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-tc-did-this-thing-throw-a-rod/175693)

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**Author:** [@Jean25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean25)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-tc-did-this-thing-throw-a-rod/175693 "2021-03-22T19:06:31Z")

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I believe my car has a thrown rod. Other than that it looks beautiful and ran beautifully. I let my daughter and her boyfriend borrow the car for about a month and i ended up having it towed back home because after they…

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## [2013 Cadillac XTS - weblike cracks in cue screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-xts-weblike-cracks-in-cue-screen/175761)

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**Author:** [@Black33g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Black33g)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-xts-weblike-cracks-in-cue-screen/175761 "2021-03-22T03:10:22Z")

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I have a Cadillac XTS 2013 and the cue screen it’s not working it decides to do what it wants to it has cracks like a web like

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## [2013 Hyundai Sonata - Electrical issues related to engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-electrical-issues-related-to-engine/175741)

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**Author:** [@Barber18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barber18)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-electrical-issues-related-to-engine/175741 "2021-03-22T01:53:40Z")

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customer stated that vehicle died while driving it. Mechanic says that it is showing no fuel pump and no spark. All fuses for those issues are not getting fire but the fuses are not blown.

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## [2016 Toyota Highlander hybrid system won’t start in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-hybrid-system-won-t-start-in-park/175758)

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**Author:** [@hybridsystemwillnotstartwhileinpark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hybridsystemwillnotstartwhileinpark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-hybrid-system-won-t-start-in-park/175758 "2021-03-22T01:47:23Z")

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2016 Toyota hybrid system will not start while in park. also got a blind spot indication not working.

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## [Car starter dies abruptly after repairs. Battery measures 14 volts when off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starter-dies-abruptly-after-repairs-battery-measures-14-volts-when-off/175752)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starter-dies-abruptly-after-repairs-battery-measures-14-volts-when-off/175752 "2021-03-21T23:47:09Z")

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I have a 2001 gmc sonoma with a 4.3. I just replaced the water pump and intake manifold gaskets. After I reassembled it I turned the ignition heard the starter for a brief seconds then only clicking. The battery is showi…

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## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Jump start didn't help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-jump-start-didnt-help/175743)

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**Author:** [@DavidIzadaRodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidIzadaRodriguez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-jump-start-didnt-help/175743 "2021-03-21T19:38:33Z")

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Car does not start, even with a jump starter battery

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## [Gmc envoy no overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-envoy-no-overdrive/174426)

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**Author:** [@Overkill1970](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Overkill1970)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-envoy-no-overdrive/174426 "2021-03-21T15:31:36Z")

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I have a 2004 GMC envoy. The code was trans shift solenoid b po756. Replaced. Wouldn’t shift into OD. Replaced the trans and the new one still wont shift into OD. Any ideas?

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## [OK to mix run flat with regular?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-mix-run-flat-with-regular/175748)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-mix-run-flat-with-regular/175748 "2021-03-21T01:49:44Z")

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Hey everyone, I have a 2011 mustang running 2 wider tires in the back. (275/35/19s with 5000 miles on them or so. The back passenger one developed a bubble so today I had to get it replaced last minute. (Needed it done …

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## [2006 Chevy Colorado intermittently fails to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-colorado-intermittently-fails-to-start/173752)

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**Author:** [@psv1776\_163629](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psv1776_163629)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-colorado-intermittently-fails-to-start/173752 "2021-03-21T12:15:40Z")

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Sometimes my 2006 Chevy Colorado does not start. It starts most of the time, but once every few weeks, it will not start. The engine turns over, but apparently no ignition. If I wait for about 10 minutes, it starts up…

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