# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Hit a large doe that was stuck under fender well and then ran over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-large-doe-that-was-stuck-under-fender-well-and-then-ran-over/174410)

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**Author:** [@Cgblackwell15\_173606](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cgblackwell15_173606)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-large-doe-that-was-stuck-under-fender-well-and-then-ran-over/174410 "2021-01-23T13:17:51Z")

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Hey guys, Just trouble shooting here. I had a large doe ram me and get stuck between my tire and fender well. I then ran over her in the process of getting on the road: I was going about 60mph give or take. The Jeep is…

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## [2004 Chevrolet Suburban - Slow gas fill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-suburban-slow-gas-fill/174418)

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**Author:** [@Bassman456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bassman456)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-suburban-slow-gas-fill/174418 "2021-01-23T04:20:37Z")

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Problem filling fuel tank. Back air flow issue thru fill neck vent pipe. Very slow to fill. What could be the problem?

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## [2012 Chrysler Town & Country - Door problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-door-problems/174423)

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**Author:** [@RobertandHildyJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertandHildyJohnson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-door-problems/174423 "2021-01-23T03:08:26Z")

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driver side rear door not opening

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## [2013 Jaguar XF - Smokes sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jaguar-xf-smokes-sometimes/174406)

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**Author:** [@bigdog12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigdog12)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jaguar-xf-smokes-sometimes/174406 "2021-01-23T02:55:37Z")

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2013 Jaguar xf supercharge smokes after sitting about 8 hrs during cold crank. Does not smoke while driving.

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## [Oil pressure light flash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-flash/174424)

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**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-flash/174424 "2021-01-23T01:01:59Z")

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Have 2007 Nissan Murano. When I first start the vehicle the oil pressure light flashes then stops. I haven’t noticed the light coming on any other times. Oil level is good. Engine sounds fine. Any thoughts on the matter…

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## [Why is it all red?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-all-red/174420)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-all-red/174420 "2021-01-23T00:44:02Z")

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My intake manifold on my 4.3 was leaking coolant everywhere. I took it out along with the valve covers. One side looks normal. The rest is red. I put up some pictures. Can any one tell me what’s going on here? Thanks. …

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## [2015 Buick LaCrosse - Crazy electronics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-lacrosse-crazy-electronics/174416)

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**Author:** [@calliejane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calliejane)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-lacrosse-crazy-electronics/174416 "2021-01-23T00:02:39Z")

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trunk opens while driving, radio shuts off while driving or will not come on, doors unlok & lock by themselve.

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## [2016 Ford C-Max Energi - Starting issues related to key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-c-max-energi-starting-issues-related-to-key/174414)

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**Author:** [@DDH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DDH)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-c-max-energi-starting-issues-related-to-key/174414 "2021-01-23T00:00:52Z")

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My 2016 Cmax would not start yesterday. It was 10 degrees out. The car would not detect the key being in the car for about 2 weeks and now it won’t start at all. Has been in service center for 2 days already

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## [2008 Chrysler Town & Country - Runs good, but](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-runs-good-but/174363)

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**Author:** [@jamesfleming](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesfleming)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-runs-good-but/174363 "2021-01-22T23:59:53Z")

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all of the warning lights on dash are on. none of the instruments work but the car runs good.

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## [2015 gmc 1500 -](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-1500/174387)

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**Author:** [@dennis54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennis54)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-1500/174387 "2021-01-22T23:39:48Z")

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light on fuel are recovery

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## [How to Replace Weather-strip on Exterior of Car Beneath Windows - 2005 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-weather-strip-on-exterior-of-car-beneath-windows-2005-camry/174354)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-weather-strip-on-exterior-of-car-beneath-windows-2005-camry/174354 "2021-01-22T19:20:16Z")

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Car: 2005 Toyota Camry LE, Engine is 2AZ-FE, Transmission is U250-E, 166,000 miles This black weather-strip has been falling off my car, both sides and all windows. It blows in the wind, so I took some scotch tape and…

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## [I'm bad with car repairs and want to know if I'm getting ripped off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-bad-with-car-repairs-and-want-to-know-if-im-getting-ripped-off/174395)

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**Author:** [@xylon.longfich\_173597](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xylon.longfich_173597)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-bad-with-car-repairs-and-want-to-know-if-im-getting-ripped-off/174395 "2021-01-22T17:38:24Z")

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So I have a small dent on the front quarter panel on my car, right above the wheel well. I checked with a shop to see how much it would cost and they quoted me 800$, but a friend told me they should just have to go in th…

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## [1994 Jeep Cherokee - Can I get better MPG?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-jeep-cherokee-can-i-get-better-mpg/174268)

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**Author:** [@katdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katdog)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 10:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-jeep-cherokee-can-i-get-better-mpg/174268 "2021-01-22T10:45:45Z")

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Want find out how to get more gas mileage in my Jeep Cherokee? What can I do to fix the problem myself? Thank you.

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## [2011 GMC Canyon - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-canyon-codes/174392)

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**Author:** [@dieselned001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dieselned001)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 9:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-canyon-codes/174392 "2021-01-22T09:27:14Z")

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i drive my car for few miles when i stop i start the car egine light come on clear code some thing happen

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## [How can I check my fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-check-my-fuel-pump/174373)

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**Author:** [@kermithu3035](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kermithu3035)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-check-my-fuel-pump/174373 "2021-01-22T05:36:32Z")

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My 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 won’t start ，I guess there is something wrong with my fuel pump,but i am not sure . help~

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## [Car starts then immediately dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-then-immediately-dies/174283)

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**Author:** [@tomminos717\_173526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomminos717_173526)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-then-immediately-dies/174283 "2021-01-22T01:37:13Z")

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Hi, I have a 1973 Dodge Challenger with rebuilt 383 4bbl. With the key in start position the engine “starts” but then immediately dies when I let the key off to run position. Has spark (did spark test and actually put …

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## [2008 Saturn Vue Green Line - Detailed overview of a charger issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-vue-green-line-detailed-overview-of-a-charger-issue/174345)

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**Author:** [@hbelkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hbelkins)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-vue-green-line-detailed-overview-of-a-charger-issue/174345 "2021-01-21T23:50:08Z")

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Here’s what’s going on with my Vue. It’s a 2008 Green Line hybrid. The alternator charges both the 12 volt system and the 36 volt hybrid system. It’s a “mild hybrid” system in that the hybrid just gives a boost to the ga…

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## [2012 GMC Acadia - Battery swap preset saving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-battery-swap-preset-saving/174382)

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**Author:** [@DJB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJB1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-battery-swap-preset-saving/174382 "2021-01-21T21:45:22Z")

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How to Keep Your Presets during a Battery Swap

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## [2016 RAM 3500 - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-3500-trans-issues/174371)

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**Author:** [@treeguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/treeguy1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-3500-trans-issues/174371 "2021-01-21T12:23:32Z")

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flair shift 3 to 4th gear as69rc transmisson

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## [2019 Cadillac XT4 oil loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-cadillac-xt4-oil-loss/174309)

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**Author:** [@snofighter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snofighter)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-cadillac-xt4-oil-loss/174309 "2021-01-21T01:46:13Z")

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My 2019 XT4 has an oil loss problem check my oil 3000 miles after a oil change at the G M dealership was down a qt brought back to the dealer they say its a cam seal NO sign of a leak has 11 thousand miles I t…

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## [AC vacuum pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-vacuum-pump/174038)

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**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-vacuum-pump/174038 "2021-01-21T01:30:43Z")

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Just got a leak in my rear evaporator in 2005 Town and Country. I would like to try and put a vacuum on it and recharge after I replace the evaporator. I would like to find a vacuum pump to vacuum system before rechargin…

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## [2011 Dodge Ram 1500 - Rust in a bad place](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-ram-1500-rust-in-a-bad-place/174347)

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**Author:** [@beef26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beef26)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-ram-1500-rust-in-a-bad-place/174347 "2021-01-21T00:26:26Z")

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rust out oil pan +trans pan

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## [4T80E external neutral safety switch (I think)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4t80e-external-neutral-safety-switch-i-think/174357)

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**Author:** [@Trinten\_173572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trinten_173572)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4t80e-external-neutral-safety-switch-i-think/174357 "2021-01-20T18:19:11Z")

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Hi all, I’ve been trying to find some more information on the part circled in the picture below. This 4T80E is from an unknown vehicle (the metal tag that I think is supposed to be bolted along with the valve cover is n…

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## [2017 Ford Escape won’t preset radio stations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-won-t-preset-radio-stations/174313)

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**Author:** [@cdsmith05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdsmith05)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-won-t-preset-radio-stations/174313 "2021-01-20T16:37:33Z")

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Radio works but not able to preset radio stations. I follow manual instructions with no results.

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## [Vibration when at stop light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-at-stop-light/174324)

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**Author:** [@celebmikhail\_173552](https://community.cartalk.com/u/celebmikhail_173552)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-at-stop-light/174324 "2021-01-20T15:59:56Z")

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When I stop at stop light there is a vibration. I went to mechanic and he said it’s the engine mount and I went ahead and get new engine mounts install. After receiving back car. I still felt a vibration but when I asked…

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## [2002 silverado 1500 5.3l Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-silverado-1500-5-3l-misfires/174325)

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**Author:** [@gnarlyy1\_173553](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnarlyy1_173553)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-silverado-1500-5-3l-misfires/174325 "2021-01-20T15:49:10Z")

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So this is gonna be long and I will do my best to explain without confusing. So I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3l vin t with 127000 miles on it. It has been randomly misfiring for 2 months now. It all started as a …

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## [2016 Ford Expedition EL - Power loss at a bad time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-expedition-el-power-loss-at-a-bad-time/174307)

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**Author:** [@jamesrowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesrowell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-expedition-el-power-loss-at-a-bad-time/174307 "2021-01-20T15:37:09Z")

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My expo has a large lack of power after coming out of a hard tune like coming off an on ramp. drives ok normally but misses and bucks after the hard turn onto the interstate. Fuel system is ok with no water in tank

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## [Please Help, 09 dodge caliber.......... Leaking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-09-dodge-caliber-leaking/174348)

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**Author:** [@Michael-390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael-390)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-09-dodge-caliber-leaking/174348 "2021-01-20T13:46:00Z")

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I have a 09 dodge caliber, noticed a strange smell the other day, open the hood and I noticed a little clear smoke from one of the bolts I believe on my intake manifold? The car is not overheating, what could it be? I no…

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## [1997 Honda Civic Sdn - Noisy tire area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-sdn-noisy-tire-area/174337)

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**Author:** [@ConorStewart96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConorStewart96)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-sdn-noisy-tire-area/174337 "2021-01-20T01:57:24Z")

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I am getting a rattling noise from what seems to be my front driver’s side tire. It doesn’t happen the whole time I am driving and will typically stop for a short period if I apply pressure to the brakes. Could this be …

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## [2014 Dodge Journey - Tire wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-tire-wobble/174248)

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**Author:** [@Mom01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mom01)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-tire-wobble/174248 "2021-01-20T01:41:00Z")

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My tires were rotated with the oil change and now my car wobbles at high speeds. Is this safe?

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