# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Ford Escape Hybrid — ok to jumpstart another car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-hybrid-ok-to-jumpstart-another-car/165621)

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**Author:** [@Tfdled](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tfdled)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-hybrid-ok-to-jumpstart-another-car/165621 "2020-06-11T18:46:42Z")

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Can my ford hybrid escape be used to jump start another car

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## [2006 Mitsubishi Galant shakes and shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mitsubishi-galant-shakes-and-shuts-off/165626)

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**Author:** [@Susie23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susie23)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mitsubishi-galant-shakes-and-shuts-off/165626 "2020-06-11T18:24:22Z")

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Car shakes real bad when you come to a stop and turns off

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## [2015 Chevrolet Impala evaporator core leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-evaporator-core-leak/165616)

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**Author:** [@Taylor47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylor47)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-evaporator-core-leak/165616 "2020-06-11T17:57:38Z")

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recently had failure of evaporator core “leak” wondering if this is problem. I have never seen this prob on prev cars. 5 yrs old but only 22k

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## [2003 Ford F350 - Off and on electrical glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f350-off-and-on-electrical-glitch/165601)

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**Author:** [@randy10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randy10)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f350-off-and-on-electrical-glitch/165601 "2020-06-11T14:20:27Z")

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windows and radio will not work sometimes when I start the truck after driving a while it stars to work

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## [2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-monte-carlo-clicks/165604)

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**Author:** [@StevenPancrazi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenPancrazi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-monte-carlo-clicks/165604 "2020-06-11T14:18:27Z")

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07 Monte Carlo V6 repetitive electrical issue sounds like a bad relay just keeps clicking shouldn’t be the battery lights come on lights flash in the dashboard engine warning lights Flash and repetitive clicking noise th…

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## [2011 Honda Civic Sdn - How do I keep a battery charged?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-sdn-how-do-i-keep-a-battery-charged/165577)

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**Author:** [@PatLynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatLynn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-sdn-how-do-i-keep-a-battery-charged/165577 "2020-06-11T14:09:31Z")

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I don’t drive my car much and I need something to help keep the battery charged. Is the something I can get to keep it charged???

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## [2013 Chrysler 200 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-200-transmission-issues/165610)

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**Author:** [@Amanda57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amanda57)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-200-transmission-issues/165610 "2020-06-11T13:47:55Z")

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I have to manually shift it from first to 5th as if it were a standard when I try to put it in drive it will jump to about 6000 RPMs jump from drive into 3rd gear when it gets stuck in drive it won’t shift past 2nd gear …

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## [Passenger side hood rattling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-hood-rattling/165612)

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**Author:** [@Graceson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Graceson)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-hood-rattling/165612 "2020-06-11T13:13:24Z")

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I have a 2016 Ford Escape. Recently it has started to make a rattling sound; not painfully loud but a clearly noticable and sounds. This only happens when it is in gear (Drive or Reverse) and does not occur in Park or Ne…

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## [2007 Honda Accord Sdn - Which is a good pick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-which-is-a-good-pick/165583)

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**Author:** [@SusanFleming](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanFleming)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-which-is-a-good-pick/165583 "2020-06-11T06:15:58Z")

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I have a 2007 Honda Accord Sedan LX. It has 148,495 miles. Been a good car. I am wanting an expert opinion (yours) on buying a new car for a recommendation. I am 72, car is paid can pay $30,000 for new to see me til …

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## [Engine running hot but not overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-running-hot-but-not-overheating/165474)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-running-hot-but-not-overheating/165474 "2020-06-11T04:48:59Z")

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I have a 2001 mustang v6 that runs slightly warm at highway speeds only, especially at higher speeds of 70 mph or more. I can idle the car for a long time or drive at city speeds and the temperature gauge stays right in …

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## [New Weber Carb has no vacuum source for PCV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-weber-carb-has-no-vacuum-source-for-pcv/85225)

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**Author:** [@artkennedyclearwiren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artkennedyclearwiren)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-weber-carb-has-no-vacuum-source-for-pcv/85225 "2020-06-11T04:07:19Z")

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I recently had a complete engine overhaul on this Tercel SR5 Wagon - my honey. Oh, yeah. The mechanic said that the old stock carb couldn't be tuned perfectly but he was happy when I suggested I might buy a new Weber c…

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## [Question about filling coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-filling-coolant/165605)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-filling-coolant/165605 "2020-06-11T03:14:42Z")

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I know this is a dumb question but do you have to bleed your cooling system after adding coolant to the overflow tank? (Not radiator) Thanks

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## [2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser- Odd interior glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-odd-interior-glitch/165586)

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**Author:** [@fyermn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fyermn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-odd-interior-glitch/165586 "2020-06-11T02:35:34Z")

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The door light indicator on the dash (and the beep) come on intermittently along with the inside dome light. I would imagine it is some kind of sensor in at least one of the doors that has gone, or is going bad, or a lo…

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## [2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - "Check Hybrid" light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-highlander-hybrid-check-hybrid-light/165595)

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**Author:** [@Olacruise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olacruise)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-highlander-hybrid-check-hybrid-light/165595 "2020-06-11T02:27:57Z")

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I don’t no why my Highlander hybrid 2006 not moving when I accelerate and it showing me check hybrid in the screen

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## [1991 Chevrolet 1500 - battery size question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-1500-battery-size-question/165546)

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**Author:** [@Pablo09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pablo09)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-1500-battery-size-question/165546 "2020-06-11T00:37:59Z")

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Had to replace my battery and at Auto Zone, they recommended a smaller size battery. Does the size make a difference?

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## [Please include me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-include-me/165574)

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**Author:** [@Nipplator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nipplator)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-include-me/165574 "2020-06-10T22:00:47Z")

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Is there any way to get models added to the owned cars listing? You don’t list the cars I purposely own… 76’ plymouth fury sport 68’ dodge Super Bee 84.5’ ford ltd wagon (fox body) your list does include the citatio…

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## [2004 Nissan Altima - AC troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-altima-ac-troubles/165560)

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**Author:** [@djjavier\_7\_168088](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djjavier_7_168088)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-altima-ac-troubles/165560 "2020-06-10T03:31:50Z")

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My car AC was blowing really cold. The windshield was getting fogged up so I switched the dial from max ac to windshield and I would turn the temperature dial from cold to all the way hot. Once I got to my destination I …

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## [1995 Toyota RAV4- Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-rav4-transmission-issues/165558)

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**Author:** [@Dj63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dj63)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-rav4-transmission-issues/165558 "2020-06-10T03:10:14Z")

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I have just purchased a right hand drive RAV 4 with 79k imported from Japan. Have driven about a week and shifts good no slipping or anything to cause concern. Stopped to make a delivery and engine would just rev rpms…

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## [2011 Ford Escape - AC troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-ac-troubles/165580)

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**Author:** [@dusty07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dusty07)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-ac-troubles/165580 "2020-06-10T21:51:41Z")

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A/C blows hot air when warm outside

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## [Jeep starts, then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-starts-then-dies/165562)

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**Author:** [@wilsonsimmf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wilsonsimmf)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-starts-then-dies/165562 "2020-06-10T21:38:04Z")

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When I first start it up (cold), the rpm jumps up and down from 500 to 1000 and then I put my foot on the gas and it dies. After a couple start ups i was able to drive it down the driveway but im too nervous to actually …

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## [07 Honda Accord clunk when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-accord-clunk-when-accelerating/165570)

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**Author:** [@Austin.3.mason\_168093](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin.3.mason_168093)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-accord-clunk-when-accelerating/165570 "2020-06-10T21:20:35Z")

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Whenever I seem to press the gas to quick the engine sounds like somethings about to fall out in the front passenger side of the engine. I was thinking it could have something to do with some belt tensioners but I’m not …

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## [Tail Light problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-light-problem/165589)

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**Author:** [@danp1010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danp1010)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-light-problem/165589 "2020-06-10T20:57:57Z")

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Hi, I have a problem with the left Tail Light in my Outlander SE 2015. Water somehow, someway got to my light, froze in the winter, causing the signal bulb to go out as well as the small red led on the side of that lig…

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## [2004 Dodge Stratus Radiator Gurgling after shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-radiator-gurgling-after-shut-off/165534)

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**Author:** [@Merlin84123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Merlin84123)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-radiator-gurgling-after-shut-off/165534 "2020-06-10T15:18:08Z")

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I have a 2004 Dodge Stratus who’s radiator was replaced about a year ago and for the past 5-6 months after I park it and shut it down the radiator “gurgles” as though it is out of fluid. It runs normally and the temp gau…

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## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox shuts off when coming to a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-shuts-off-when-coming-to-a-stop/165548)

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**Author:** [@raymondporter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raymondporter)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-shuts-off-when-coming-to-a-stop/165548 "2020-06-10T14:20:07Z")

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car shuts off when coming to stop

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## [Dropped something into the spark plug hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropped-something-into-the-spark-plug-hole/49086)

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**Author:** [@Alwayssomething](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alwayssomething)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropped-something-into-the-spark-plug-hole/49086 "2020-06-10T13:12:09Z")

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Okay. Novice auto enthusiast here. Recently decided to do my own maintenance and so on and so forth on my 1993 Buick Park Avenue, starting with some desperately needed new spark plugs and ignition wires. When I went to i…

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## [Bizarre Issue, OUTSIDE of Windshield Fogging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-issue-outside-of-windshield-fogging/149734)

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**Author:** [@what-1111\_157980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/what-1111_157980)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-issue-outside-of-windshield-fogging/149734 "2020-06-10T12:56:48Z")

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So, fairly recently (last year or so) I had my windshield replaced- but I’m not sure that this problem started right away to my recollection, but that is also possible. This is the weirdest problem I’ve ever had with a …

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## [Intermittent A/C Problem in 2015 Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-a-c-problem-in-2015-passat/165378)

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**Author:** [@evanthmpsn6\_167967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanthmpsn6_167967)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-a-c-problem-in-2015-passat/165378 "2020-06-10T12:41:07Z")

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When driving on the interstate for about 15 to 20 minutes, the A/C stops coming out of my vents (no air at all). Turning on the re-circulation doesn’t do anything. It sounds like the blower is on, just no air comes out. …

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## [2008 Audi A4 - Turbo troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-turbo-troubles/165573)

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**Author:** [@ALFRED08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALFRED08)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-turbo-troubles/165573 "2020-06-10T11:50:01Z")

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my turbo goes off and on again its now making it more often.

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## [Fuel or other problem on van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-or-other-problem-on-van/165567)

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**Author:** [@jole.info\_168091](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jole.info_168091)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-or-other-problem-on-van/165567 "2020-06-10T11:26:46Z")

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Hello everyone. I having a problem with my Iveco 2.3 engine, 2007. year (like FIAT Ducato 2.3). Last Wednesday I poured diesel fuel (full tank). Later, the next day (Friday) Iveco after 3-4km started working as if he…

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## [2009 Nissan Murano will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-will-not-start/86595)

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**Author:** [@Oaked](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oaked)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-will-not-start/86595 "2020-06-10T02:10:25Z")

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At first it began to slow start. Just some coughing before it would start for sure. Sometimes it would start right away, sometimes struggle. I took it to Advance Auto Parts to have the battery tested and they said the…

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