# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2003 Toyota Corolla - what’s my mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-what-s-my-mileage/164377)

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**Author:** [@Dina225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dina225)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-what-s-my-mileage/164377 "2020-05-16T16:32:24Z")

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How do I get an accurate mileage? My odometer reset back to 0. I’m not to sure how much mileage I have

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## [2012 Nissan Versa - FUel door decision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-versa-fuel-door-decision/164299)

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**Author:** [@BobZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobZ)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-versa-fuel-door-decision/164299 "2020-05-16T15:26:04Z")

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Fuel filler door is jammed shut. Dealer wants to sell me a new car, auto parts web sites take me in circles. What to do?

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## [2016 Toyota Camry - $900 for a new radio?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-900-for-a-new-radio/164186)

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**Author:** [@Kim14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kim14)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-900-for-a-new-radio/164186 "2020-05-16T15:19:42Z")

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No sound coming out in radio- Dealership wants $900 to fix? Just bought the car a year ago

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## [2001 buick century reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-reliability/164326)

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**Author:** [@drewdziewiatkowski\_167314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drewdziewiatkowski_167314)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-reliability/164326 "2020-05-16T13:26:04Z")

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Hi, I’ve been looking at cars to buy as I will be turning 16 this month and getting my license in August. I was looking originally at cars around 5-6,000 dollars and found some good deals. recently my older brother has b…

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## [1987 Ford F250 no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-f250-no-power/164352)

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**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-f250-no-power/164352 "2020-05-16T13:15:44Z")

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It had sat for 15 years until 3 years ago when it was resurrected with a used 460 or 7.5 engine. From sitting outside for so many years I did have an electrical problem when I would use the head lights or signal lights …

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## [Need help Finding Oil Pan Gasket!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-oil-pan-gasket/164330)

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**Author:** [@dimkagord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dimkagord)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-oil-pan-gasket/164330 "2020-05-16T08:29:53Z")

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Hi guys! My car is a Mercury Milan 2008 2.3L 4 cylinder Premiere I need help finding the proper oil pan gasket. I’ve been through 2 already, that claimed the were a match for my car, yet aren’t. When googling my oil pan…

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## [At my wits’ end with my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-my-wits-end-with-my-jeep-wrangler-unlimited/164361)

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**Author:** [@Blackie03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blackie03)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-my-wits-end-with-my-jeep-wrangler-unlimited/164361 "2020-05-16T02:50:27Z")

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I won a 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with the 3.8 litre engine and a manual transmission. I was driving and I hit some rough pavement. All the lights on the dash light up then go out a few feet before I reach my home dri…

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## [2011 Volkswagen Golf - Dented A-pillar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-dented-a-pillar/164341)

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**Author:** [@Hellss787\_167324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hellss787_167324)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-dented-a-pillar/164341 "2020-05-16T00:11:57Z")

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Anyone have any DIY tips for repairing A Pillar dent damage by the windshield? (My profile picture is of the damage)

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## [1995 Chevrolet Camaro - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-camaro-stalls/164336)

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**Author:** [@dipstick08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dipstick08)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-camaro-stalls/164336 "2020-05-15T23:31:34Z")

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car will stall and shut down while driving

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## [How bad does this engine sound?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-does-this-engine-sound/164364)

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**Author:** [@damian5000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/damian5000)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-does-this-engine-sound/164364 "2020-05-15T23:13:59Z")

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Take a listen. This is in idle (I can’t be sure this is the same tick I’ve heard under load). It seems tick can be heard around 8s. I know impossible to know for sure but maybe hazard a guess how bad it sounds.

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## [2007 Saab 9-3 - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-stalls/164347)

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**Author:** [@RichieD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichieD)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-stalls/164347 "2020-05-15T22:01:37Z")

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2007 Saab 9-3 Anniversary Issue. Sometimes when car is hot the car starts then immediately stalls. I have to feather the gas pedal to keep it running for a few seconds and then it runs perfect. Whats up.

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## [2017 Toyota Corolla - Torn bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-torn-bumper/164333)

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**Author:** [@AboilChillingworthRayala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AboilChillingworthRayala)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-torn-bumper/164333 "2020-05-15T21:26:05Z")

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My right side of my bumper was off it’s broken when I got my accident what can I used to put it together …? I try the epoxy but didn’t work

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## [Odd vibrations and pulling from passenger side wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-vibrations-and-pulling-from-passenger-side-wheel/164321)

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**Author:** [@Mtmoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mtmoo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-vibrations-and-pulling-from-passenger-side-wheel/164321 "2020-05-15T20:42:41Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m looking for some advice on an issue I’m experiencing with my 2nd Gen Silverado. 10 minutes into driving the truck for the first time that day, everything is fine. Then once I use the brakes a coupl…

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## [Strange car issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-issues/164209)

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**Author:** [@AsherK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AsherK)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-issues/164209 "2020-05-15T20:36:29Z")

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My car is a 1988 Lincoln Town car. I bought it at the beginning of January and since has given me no trouble however one day my battery died. Made sense was very old and judging by how it wouldn’t jumpstart we figured it…

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## [Feathered tire - got an alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feathered-tire-got-an-alignment/164283)

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**Author:** [@Vapx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vapx)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feathered-tire-got-an-alignment/164283 "2020-05-15T19:41:21Z")

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Newish tires were recently rotated for the first time after 6000 miles. I noticed feathering on the outside of a single tire. Paranoid, I decided to get the alignment checked (see results). The before/after numbers lo…

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## [1993 Honda Accord Sdn - Car loses power when driven](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-accord-sdn-car-loses-power-when-driven/164223)

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**Author:** [@darleneblozan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darleneblozan)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-accord-sdn-car-loses-power-when-driven/164223 "2020-05-15T18:44:44Z")

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My car began losing power over a couple of days, (think of a Microwave power %) and then the battery would die. As if my car was drawing juice from the battery until it was all gone.

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## [2015 Kia Optima trunk pops open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-trunk-pops-open/118045)

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**Author:** [@ShannonMorse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShannonMorse)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-trunk-pops-open/118045 "2020-05-15T16:28:08Z")

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how do you fix the trunk opening up on it’s own after being wet and then dry. Only time it doesn’t open is when it’s locked. Hard to drive… please help!

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## [2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/164219)

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**Author:** [@elisabeth.lainez94\_159417](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elisabeth.lainez94_159417)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/164219 "2020-05-15T16:23:14Z")

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Hey all My dad has a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (6 CYL, 4.0 engine) and make recently it hasn’t been starting. The gas light comes on even though the gas tank is half full. He turns the switch and nothing happens but gas …

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## [2001 Ford Focus - Turn Signals Not Working When Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-focus-turn-signals-not-working-when-hot/148828)

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**Author:** [@KathrynSallia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynSallia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-focus-turn-signals-not-working-when-hot/148828 "2020-05-15T13:42:17Z")

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My turn signals do not work when the outside and inside temperature is hot. They do work if I turn on the air conditioner cooling off the inside. If it’s cool out they work just fine. The fuses have been changed. What’s …

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## [99 Tacoma pickup idle problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-tacoma-pickup-idle-problem/78563)

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**Author:** [@rayboomboom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rayboomboom)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-tacoma-pickup-idle-problem/78563 "2020-05-15T04:38:49Z")

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Hello all, first time posting here. I have a 1999 Toyota Tacoma pickup, 5 speed stick 4 cylinder. When I first start it up it runs at a lower idle than it should. But as soon as it warms up just a bit the idle goes t…

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## [New caliper seized](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-caliper-seized/113366)

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**Author:** [@Quentrepreneur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quentrepreneur)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-caliper-seized/113366 "2020-05-15T03:23:59Z")

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Does anyone have any idea as to why a brand new caliper would seize? I just had my mechanic replace both rotors and all brake pads in the front of the car. After we test drove it we smelled burning along with a hissing …

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## [Reverse will not engage after changing transmission fluid and filter. Any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-will-not-engage-after-changing-transmission-fluid-and-filter-any-ideas/163741)

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**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-will-not-engage-after-changing-transmission-fluid-and-filter-any-ideas/163741 "2020-05-15T02:23:13Z")

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This is in regard to a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 4.8L engine, 2WD, automatic. It has 209287 miles on it. I have owned this truck since February, however it has spent the past 3 months in my front yard with the …

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## [2011 Chevrolet Aveo - Lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-aveo-lights-out/164317)

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**Author:** [@GENGERVARNER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GENGERVARNER)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-aveo-lights-out/164317 "2020-05-14T23:44:17Z")

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Brake light not working

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## [1999 Isuzu Rodeo - My rear end vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-isuzu-rodeo-my-rear-end-vibrates/164302)

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**Author:** [@dudewhydidyou\_167299](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dudewhydidyou_167299)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-isuzu-rodeo-my-rear-end-vibrates/164302 "2020-05-14T23:08:13Z")

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When under light or hard acceleration, my rear end vibrates. My steering wheel doesnt shake or anything. Ive replaced my U-Joints in hopes of fixing the problem but no cigar. I can tell its from the rear end, I just don…

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## [Windshield Replacement - 2018 Subaru Forester - Subaru Employee spills the beans on EyeSight Cal time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-replacement-2018-subaru-forester-subaru-employee-spills-the-beans-on-eyesight-cal-time/129992)

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**Author:** [@Rich15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich15)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-replacement-2018-subaru-forester-subaru-employee-spills-the-beans-on-eyesight-cal-time/129992 "2020-05-14T22:03:14Z")

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2018 Subaru Eyesight question from today’s Denver Post. 3 hours to recalibrate after windshield replacement is 2 hours too many. Warranty time is 0.9 so adding 2.1 hours is just greed. Worked for Subaru corporate 16 y…

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## [2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Cam cost catastrophe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c-class-cam-cost-catastrophe/164313)

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**Author:** [@FranklinHardin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FranklinHardin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c-class-cam-cost-catastrophe/164313 "2020-05-14T21:40:46Z")

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Cam adjuster. They gave me the run around. After five months they called and sorry. Cost me 4000 dollars. This is my second one. Will not buy another one

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## [2012 Lexus IS 250 - Electrical worries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-is-250-electrical-worries/164307)

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**Author:** [@RaquelPadilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaquelPadilla)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-is-250-electrical-worries/164307 "2020-05-14T18:46:36Z")

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while driving the dash and radio will turn off randomly and then turn back on. In one occasion the entire car turned off even the engine.

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## [Power steering pump leak 2004 chevy tahoe lt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-leak-2004-chevy-tahoe-lt/164284)

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**Author:** [@Caleb-Griffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caleb-Griffin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-leak-2004-chevy-tahoe-lt/164284 "2020-05-14T12:07:08Z")

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I’m thinking the seal is bad, just want to be sure before i get a new one. Pump was just replaced 3 months ago, but just the pump not the reservoir. I didn’t replace it, nor did a shop, a guy that did my transmission did…

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## [2018 Hyundai Sonata - Warped rotors so soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-warped-rotors-so-soon/164246)

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**Author:** [@Ree59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ree59)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-warped-rotors-so-soon/164246 "2020-05-14T03:49:01Z")

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did the lack of use of my car cause my rotors to warp? i purchased a certified used 2018 sport in 2019. It only had 3800 miles. just recently i felt the braking action was different so I wanted the dealership to have a …

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## [2017 Dodge Journey - Who can help me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-who-can-help-me/164273)

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**Author:** [@Bj26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bj26)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-who-can-help-me/164273 "2020-05-14T15:30:51Z")

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I bought my truck on April 29 of this year, it’s a Dodge Journey and I bought it used. The first day I drive it it ran fine but on the third day the check engine light came on so I called the dealership that I got it fro…

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