# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2019 Buick Regal - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-regal-cel/163799)

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**Author:** [@lambert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lambert)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-regal-cel/163799 "2020-05-04T20:55:24Z")

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same problem check engine light 3rd visit dealer just put charge on battery tells me to keep eye on it

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## [2005 Honda Accord Sdn - Won't move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-sdn-wont-move/163613)

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**Author:** [@TeresoBennyRafananSr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TeresoBennyRafananSr)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-sdn-wont-move/163613 "2020-05-04T20:37:55Z")

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Will not move, auto trans.

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## [M20 trans not shifting into 3 and 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/m20-trans-not-shifting-into-3-and-4/163762)

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**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/m20-trans-not-shifting-into-3-and-4/163762 "2020-05-04T20:20:02Z")

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I have an m20 trans from 1967 I believe. I don’t really have much of a history of it and before my engine blew it felt great. When I took it out I tried to go through the gears with just the small levers and it did fine.…

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## [BMW 440i GC steering wheel slightly to the left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-440i-gc-steering-wheel-slightly-to-the-left/163826)

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**Author:** [@Connor.stratman\_149310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connor.stratman_149310)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-440i-gc-steering-wheel-slightly-to-the-left/163826 "2020-05-04T19:15:41Z")

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I am wondering if it is normal for the steering wheel of a 440i GC to be slightly to the left when driving straight. I have had the wheels aligned 3 times within the last couple of months by different mechanics. None of …

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## [2005 Ford F-150 - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-shakes/163823)

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**Author:** [@RobertLohse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLohse)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-shakes/163823 "2020-05-04T19:10:51Z")

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steering wheel shakes intermittently when driving. Just changed serpentine belt and smooth pulley and replaced antifreeze.

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## [2007 Saturn Vue - Airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-vue-airbag-light/163813)

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**Author:** [@Elmer52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elmer52)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-vue-airbag-light/163813 "2020-05-04T18:17:03Z")

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Passenger side air bag light on

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## [2005 Ford Escape Starting Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-starting-issues/64186)

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**Author:** [@nmack05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nmack05)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-starting-issues/64186 "2020-05-04T15:42:29Z")

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We have a 2005 Ford Escape which we have loved and has around 81,000 miles. For the past few months, it has had a hard time starting. We thought it was the cold weather, and got the battery replaced in December. We didn'…

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## [2018 Subaru Impreza Sedan tire questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-sedan-tire-questions/163731)

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**Author:** [@MichaelA.Smyntek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelA.Smyntek)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-sedan-tire-questions/163731 "2020-05-04T15:14:58Z")

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Dear Ray, The tire pressure light on the dashboard of my 2018 Subaru Impreza went on. The “tire place” I went to said I had a slow leak. Question #1 Why is it every time I have a flat, it can never be repaired but I need…

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## [Bralke line nut - Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bralke-line-nut-toyota/163721)

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**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bralke-line-nut-toyota/163721 "2020-05-04T13:34:57Z")

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I want to change the flexible rear brake hose on my '79 Toyota Celica. A few weeks ago, I flushed out the system and noticed some seeping at the hose. Since the hose is 15 years old, time to change. Anyway, I started …

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## [Odorless Exhaust Leak into Cabin?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odorless-exhaust-leak-into-cabin/163771)

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**Author:** [@jonathan\_hui\_166980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonathan_hui_166980)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odorless-exhaust-leak-into-cabin/163771 "2020-05-04T13:22:31Z")

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2007 Honda Accord, 91k miles…Last week, I became extremely dizzy while driving and had to pull over on the side of the freeway. The symptoms disappeared shortly after exiting the vehicle and getting fresh air. Upon stepp…

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## [Rack opinion replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-opinion-replacement/163801)

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**Author:** [@Cornel\_Bell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cornel_Bell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-opinion-replacement/163801 "2020-05-04T04:30:12Z")

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I have a 200 s Chrysler 2015 and the steering wheel is hard to turn I was told that the rack opinions gone up no noise is coming from but I ordered a used rack opinion replacement. But my question is, can i program new …

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## [03 trailblazer wants to go while in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-trailblazer-wants-to-go-while-in-neutral/163708)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Ranaldi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff_Ranaldi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-trailblazer-wants-to-go-while-in-neutral/163708 "2020-05-04T03:29:33Z")

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So my trailblazer has the 4L60E trans, 3-4 clutch went out ( of course) so I rebuilt it, new clutches, frictions, planetary gears, sun shell and seals So I fill it up hit the key and let it run for 3 seconds, turned it …

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## [2004 Volvo V70 - Will broken dipstick hurt my engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-v70-will-broken-dipstick-hurt-my-engine/163794)

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**Author:** [@OscarDryden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OscarDryden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-v70-will-broken-dipstick-hurt-my-engine/163794 "2020-05-04T02:37:35Z")

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Pieces of plastic from my broken Dipstick fell into oil reservoir on my 2004 Volvo V-70 will it damage the engine ?

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## [Heating/cooling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-cooling-issue/163795)

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**Author:** [@EddieD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EddieD)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-cooling-issue/163795 "2020-05-04T02:08:37Z")

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2009 Ford Ranger blows only cold air in max a/c mode regardless of where the temp control is set. It blows only hot air in all other modes regardless of where the temp control is set.

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## [No oil in car after paying for oil change at Jiffy Lube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-oil-in-car-after-paying-for-oil-change-at-jiffy-lube/88917)

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**Author:** [@OleSoul13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OleSoul13)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-oil-in-car-after-paying-for-oil-change-at-jiffy-lube/88917 "2020-05-04T00:18:14Z")

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Here is my dilemma, I have read a lot of the prior posts and reviews from other people having issues with Jiffy Lube. My question is this, has anyone ever taken there car to Jiffy Lube, paid for an oil change ($74.99 syn…

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## [2013 Hyundai Sonata- HVAC question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-hvac-question/163784)

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**Author:** [@brett43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brett43)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-hvac-question/163784 "2020-05-03T23:45:55Z")

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climate control selection does not change where air flow is directed. I select feet and it blows out in all 3 locations, same with any other selection, it always blows in all 3 locations, even on max air cond.

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## [2004 Volkswagen Jetta - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-jetta-cel/163777)

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**Author:** [@Eloisa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eloisa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-jetta-cel/163777 "2020-05-03T23:11:13Z")

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Check engine came on then I changed the car battery and light came on again then after a couple days of not driving it. It turned off. Not sure what’s going on.

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## [Car puking coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-puking-coolant/163780)

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**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-puking-coolant/163780 "2020-05-03T23:06:49Z")

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I have a 2005 Chevy Impala with the series 2 3800/3.8 and it is leaking coolant bad. It has been sitting for a few days as I haven’t bought and replaced the water pump yet. There is a large puddle of coolant on the groun…

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## [2018 Honda CR-V - Batteries keep dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-batteries-keep-dying/163713)

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**Author:** [@tomlloyd96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomlloyd96)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-batteries-keep-dying/163713 "2020-05-03T21:37:09Z")

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Battery dies after one year. I’m on my 3ed battery. Dealer says that they checked out the complete charging system, everything is OK.

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## [2005 Chevrolet Corvette driver’s seat shifts forward on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-corvette-driver-s-seat-shifts-forward-on-its-own/163720)

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**Author:** [@cb10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cb10)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-corvette-driver-s-seat-shifts-forward-on-its-own/163720 "2020-05-03T21:47:47Z")

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Driver’s seat move forward, on it’s own, while driving. Reset seat memory to no avail.

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## [Hyundai santa fe 2.7 misfire and low rpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-santa-fe-2-7-misfire-and-low-rpms/163788)

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**Author:** [@jentingh04\_160223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jentingh04_160223)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-santa-fe-2-7-misfire-and-low-rpms/163788 "2020-05-03T21:44:45Z")

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2004 hyundai santa fe 2.7 engine been having a misfire of cylinder 3 every time it rains. Spark plugs and wires are a year old. Just recently the car began to die right after starting the only way to keep it going is to …

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## [2004 Ford F250 - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f250-cel/163692)

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**Author:** [@kroblen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kroblen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f250-cel/163692 "2020-05-03T20:57:21Z")

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My check engine light came on. Said rich on one side lean the other. Checked catalytic converter, no. Checked the oxygen sensor both, no. Checked vac leak no, Checked manifold leak,no. Checked injectors replace nb 8 stil…

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## [2006 over 230,000 mi. Variable valve control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-over-230-000-mi-variable-valve-control/163384)

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**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-over-230-000-mi-variable-valve-control/163384 "2020-05-03T11:30:07Z")

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My son in law in college and a few states away is wanting his CRV to be fixed. He is smart, but mechanically challenged. He can do things if I walk him through it. I say this because the process I’m using to walk him thr…

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## [1996 Ford F-150 - Oil change time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-f-150-oil-change-time/163715)

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**Author:** [@JamesWiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesWiley)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-f-150-oil-change-time/163715 "2020-05-03T00:44:11Z")

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I have two trucks and I’m retired. I don’t drive a lot so each truck is driven roughly 1,500 miles per year. I’ve heard you need to change your oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles but I feel it’s a waste of money if the oi…

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## [2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-genesis-5-0/163648)

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**Author:** [@Evanmarch121\_166910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanmarch121_166910)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-genesis-5-0/163648 "2020-05-02T22:30:20Z")

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Hello everyone! Looking at a 2015 Genesis with 63,000 mi 1 owner clean fax… I wanted to ask if this is a generally reliable car or not… i always thought the 5.0 genesis had to be reliable until coming across us news art…

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## [Grinding noise after start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-after-start-up/163709)

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**Author:** [@jameslovelyhan\_159218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameslovelyhan_159218)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-after-start-up/163709 "2020-05-02T20:49:16Z")

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Since a couple days ago I hear a slight crackle when starting up the car coming from the engine i think and then there is a grinding/scraping noise when I reverse out slowly or move forward. I can feel some vibrations un…

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## [Roaring 2004 Toyota Camry Solara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roaring-2004-toyota-camry-solara/163725)

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**Author:** [@Felicia05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Felicia05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roaring-2004-toyota-camry-solara/163725 "2020-05-02T18:30:38Z")

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When I crack up my car and start driving it makes a loud roaring noise.

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## [Hesitation, RPM surges and RPM drops on 2006 Buick Rendezvouz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-rpm-surges-and-rpm-drops-on-2006-buick-rendezvouz/146654)

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**Author:** [@duran.domenic\_156157](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duran.domenic_156157)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-rpm-surges-and-rpm-drops-on-2006-buick-rendezvouz/146654 "2019-08-13T20:19:36Z")

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Hello, I need some help with my 2006 Buick Rendezvous. I am a recent college graduate and do not have a lot of money to take my car in and pay for diagnostics and repairs so I made the decision to attempt my own repairs. …

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## [2017 Nissan Altima - cleaning fuel lines after diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-cleaning-fuel-lines-after-diesel/163723)

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**Author:** [@DemarcusClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DemarcusClark)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-cleaning-fuel-lines-after-diesel/163723 "2020-05-02T17:24:10Z")

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put diesel fuel in the tank by accident . have a 2017 Nissan Altima. I’ve cleaned the tank out already. How do i clean the fuel lines?

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## [My cruze needs 1200$ in repair but i got a jeep grand cherokee recently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-cruze-needs-1200-in-repair-but-i-got-a-jeep-grand-cherokee-recently/163703)

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**Author:** [@falcon5286\_155012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/falcon5286_155012)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-cruze-needs-1200-in-repair-but-i-got-a-jeep-grand-cherokee-recently/163703 "2020-05-02T17:17:37Z")

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Long story short, my chevy cruze is leaking oil and coolant and needs a new cat and i think its gonna be 1200$ for repairs, however my mom recently gave me her 07 jeep grand cherokee v6 for free. Her jeep just needs new …

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