# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2012 Chevrolet Malibu - Leak after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-leak-after-oil-change/163205)

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**Author:** [@KevinKelley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinKelley)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-leak-after-oil-change/163205 "2020-04-21T23:26:45Z")

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Can’t get oil to stop leaking after I change oil and filter. The cap is on top of the motor and no matter how I try the rubber O ring always bulges and there is a oh so slight drip that annoys the heck out of me. I hava …

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## [McLeod clutch squeak/squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mcleod-clutch-squeak-squeal/163178)

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**Author:** [@CJudk39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJudk39)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mcleod-clutch-squeak-squeal/163178 "2020-04-21T23:12:40Z")

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Hey all. Looking for assistance here! I just took delivery of a 2018 wide body hellcat challenger, 1,100 miles on the car. The vehicle has a level 2 package from OST Dyno and some other upgrades. The clutch is a McLeod…

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## [Clock spring issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-issue/163209)

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**Author:** [@m.e-28\_166640](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m.e-28_166640)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-issue/163209 "2020-04-21T22:35:41Z")

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Hi to everyone, My car is : Kia - Cadenza - 2010 model I took my car into a garage for changing the light hand switcher which is located near the wheel steering. The mechanic put the steering wheel to the center then h…

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## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - My ears feel hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-my-ears-feel-hot/163196)

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**Author:** [@michael08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael08)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-my-ears-feel-hot/163196 "2020-04-21T22:34:23Z")

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headrest caught on fire

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## [1988 Dodge D150 - Low oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-dodge-d150-low-oil-pressure/163147)

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**Author:** [@DominickDegennaro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DominickDegennaro)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-dodge-d150-low-oil-pressure/163147 "2020-04-21T21:45:35Z")

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Low oil pressure 19800 miles original owner change oil every 2000 miles

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## [2018 Dodge Challenger - Transmission slip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-challenger-transmission-slip/163199)

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**Author:** [@Sean161](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean161)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-challenger-transmission-slip/163199 "2020-04-21T18:39:09Z")

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2018 Challenger GT – Transmission started slipping when cold at approx 4000 miles. Dealer states it is normal. The trasmission shifted PERFECT for the first 4000 miles, then started slipping. Once warmed up, problem g…

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## [2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Dash cluster is FUBAR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dash-cluster-is-fubar/163136)

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**Author:** [@franklawlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/franklawlor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dash-cluster-is-fubar/163136 "2020-04-21T18:20:05Z")

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dash cluster is all screwed up with lights flashing & buzzers sounding. My 2004 chev silverado has only 32,000 miles

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## [After brake replacement soft brake pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-brake-replacement-soft-brake-pedal/163187)

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**Author:** [@thayern85\_166623](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thayern85_166623)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-brake-replacement-soft-brake-pedal/163187 "2020-04-21T18:00:28Z")

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I have bled the front and rear while bleeding I didn’t seem to have much pressure. I bench bled the master cylinder and reinstalled and bled the system again. I still have very little brake pressure. Is it a bad master …

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## [2012 Toyota Corolla - Noisy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-noisy/163182)

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**Author:** [@DouglasGotham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DouglasGotham)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-noisy/163182 "2020-04-21T17:14:32Z")

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Load noise when driving at highway speed

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## [What should I do about stripped threads in head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-about-stripped-threads-in-head/162861)

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**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-about-stripped-threads-in-head/162861 "2020-04-21T15:56:44Z")

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I bought a Chevy 350 1987. I was trying to put the intake bolts on and one of them stripped the threads. Is the only way to fix this a tap? It’s one of the inside bolts and one that if it’s too long will push up against…

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## [2018 GMC Sierra 1500 - Will old gas be a problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-sierra-1500-will-old-gas-be-a-problem/163106)

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**Author:** [@JeffSpinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffSpinner)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-sierra-1500-will-old-gas-be-a-problem/163106 "2020-04-21T15:39:55Z")

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Just a question in general. With many people’s cars just sitting because of the quarantine going on, is there an issue with gasoline getting old or stale and causing damage to the gas tank or engine? And is there an ad…

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## [2007 Dodge Caliber - Coolant mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-coolant-mystery/163123)

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**Author:** [@susanwillliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susanwillliams)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-coolant-mystery/163123 "2020-04-21T10:28:22Z")

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Anti freeze is needing to be refilled every week, but no leaks are visible. Can smell it in engine compartment after running, but doesn’t seem to be burning it. Don’t see it in the oil either.

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## [2000 Cadillac Eldorado - Just clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-eldorado-just-clicks/163059)

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**Author:** [@EricDugan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricDugan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-eldorado-just-clicks/163059 "2020-04-21T04:51:31Z")

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Turn the ignition on, ll dash lights came on. When I try to start car All I get is several clicks even when I let off of the ignition. Sometimes when I turn on ignition, only clock on radio lights up, no dash lights. …

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## [2011 Hyundai Sonata - Noise metrics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-noise-metrics/163128)

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**Author:** [@EdMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdMiller)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-noise-metrics/163128 "2020-04-21T02:01:55Z")

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Excess road noise. Do car companies measure and publish noise metrics?

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## [2018 Kia Optima - Limped to dealer and stayed 3 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-limped-to-dealer-and-stayed-3-months/163131)

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**Author:** [@Clarencegallop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clarencegallop)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-limped-to-dealer-and-stayed-3-months/163131 "2020-04-21T01:23:20Z")

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My car went into limp mode as well. I brought it to the KIA dealership and they had my car for over 3 months. The Dealership said that they need to change the motor, but they never did in the first place, they only chang…

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## [12v battery reads good voltage but No AMPS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-battery-reads-good-voltage-but-no-amps/162824)

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**Author:** [@Deeppp\_reduction104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deeppp_reduction104)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-battery-reads-good-voltage-but-no-amps/162824 "2020-04-21T01:16:45Z")

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My battery voltage reads 12.7 volts stationary but when i try to start the vehicle it does want to turn over… I tried it with a new battery that reads 12.5 volts and it starts effortless. How can i fix this problem?

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## [2016 Audi Q5 - Oil leaks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-q5-oil-leaks/163163)

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**Author:** [@KELLYAFERRETTI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KELLYAFERRETTI)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-q5-oil-leaks/163163 "2020-04-20T23:49:27Z")

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any one experience oil leaks in the engine?

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## [1995 F150 Starts then Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-f150-starts-then-wont-start/163161)

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**Author:** [@parrish.a21\_166608](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parrish.a21_166608)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-f150-starts-then-wont-start/163161 "2020-04-20T23:11:29Z")

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My problem is my 1995 Ford XL 150 extended cab that I bought in 2010. It was always a great running truck until I ran out of gas in the rear tank. After that came problems with the “check engine light”, and the related c…

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## [2011 Hyundai Sonata - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-transmission-issues/163154)

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**Author:** [@Cibrian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cibrian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-transmission-issues/163154 "2020-04-20T22:58:06Z")

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The car jerks and it takes a while for the gear to change when I stop at a red light. . the transmission sounded like it was recing before it switched to another gear. The ready light did not did not turn off or blinke…

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## [2011 Chevrolet Volt - Battery problems from this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-volt-battery-problems-from-this/163111)

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**Author:** [@TimKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimKelly)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-volt-battery-problems-from-this/163111 "2020-04-20T22:57:22Z")

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I heard a long time ago that I should always keep my Volt on charge when not driving, It now that I’m experiencing battery degradation, I’m wondering if that was a mistake. Thoughts?

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## [2017 Hyundai Veloster - Power issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-veloster-power-issue/163151)

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**Author:** [@lee11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-veloster-power-issue/163151 "2020-04-20T22:54:12Z")

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slack in trans when taking off. some times car loses power.

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## [2018 Jeep Cherokee - Shifter light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-shifter-light/163134)

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**Author:** [@TimVuich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimVuich)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-shifter-light/163134 "2020-04-20T22:42:30Z")

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service shifter light comes on and all the lights turn on

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## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Dangerous Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-dangerous-trans-issue/163142)

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**Author:** [@Rusty46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty46)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-dangerous-trans-issue/163142 "2020-04-20T19:37:04Z")

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Accelerating form a stop sometimes the transmission doesn’t engage leaving me in a potentially dangerous situation. If shifting manually there isn’t a problem.

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## [1998 Mazda B4000 dome light and key bell don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-b4000-dome-light-and-key-bell-don-t-work/162832)

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**Author:** [@Dan22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan22)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-b4000-dome-light-and-key-bell-don-t-work/162832 "2020-04-20T17:51:49Z")

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I have a 98 B-400 Mazda pickup truck. The dome light and warning bell for headlights and keys in the ignition do not work most of the time. From what I remember this started at the same time a clicking sound came from be…

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## [2012 Chevrolet Camaro - 2 Nitrous systems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-camaro-2-nitrous-systems/163045)

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**Author:** [@EsmondMcComis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EsmondMcComis)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-camaro-2-nitrous-systems/163045 "2020-04-20T17:27:08Z")

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Is it possible to put both a wet injection and a dry injection nos system on a V8 engine

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## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica P0440 Evap System Code, Rough start after sitting a couple of days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-p0440-evap-system-code-rough-start-after-sitting-a-couple-of-days/163121)

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**Author:** [@mix2pix\_157323](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mix2pix_157323)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-p0440-evap-system-code-rough-start-after-sitting-a-couple-of-days/163121 "2020-04-20T17:11:45Z")

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Back in October of 2019, the check engine light came on and my code reader is showing a P0440 and P0456 Evap System with a “very small leak”. 90k miles. My mechanic did a smoke test but found nothing. We reset the code t…

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## [P0101 Permanent DTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0101-permanent-dtc/163100)

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**Author:** [@m4h4rg\_166566](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m4h4rg_166566)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0101-permanent-dtc/163100 "2020-04-20T13:53:37Z")

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I’ve been trying to do some research but haven’t really figured out if there’s still something wrong with my car: I have a Nissan Altima S (2014, 2.5L) The engine light came on and when I checked it it was a P0101 code …

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## [1970 Chevrolet Pickup - Stuck valves or rings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-pickup-stuck-valves-or-rings/163032)

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**Author:** [@SamKroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamKroll)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-pickup-stuck-valves-or-rings/163032 "2020-04-20T13:37:40Z")

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I’m working on a chevy 283-v8 that sat several years after being removed from 56 chevy. Date marks on block are April, 60. Engine turns free without noise, but compression check shows # 4, 7, and 8 have near zero compres…

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## [Hole in transmission pan 2013 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-transmission-pan-2013-nissan-altima/163068)

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**Author:** [@brian1596willisjr\_166543](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brian1596willisjr_166543)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-transmission-pan-2013-nissan-altima/163068 "2020-04-20T13:11:31Z")

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I have a 2013 nissan altima s. I was driving home from work and ran over something that blew a tire. It also seemed to be having trouble accelerating. I didnt drive but a half mile before pulling over to change my tire.…

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## [2013 Volkswagen Passat - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-clicks/163079)

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**Author:** [@Frank19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank19)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-clicks/163079 "2020-04-20T13:01:36Z")

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Automatic door lock clicks on and off every time the speed either goes above or below 10 MPH?

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