# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=435

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## [2001 Chrysler Town & Country - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-town-country-trans-issue/156764)

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**Author:** [@Jack38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack38)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-town-country-trans-issue/156764 "2020-01-18T14:05:40Z")

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Transmission suddenly wouldn’t shift into 2nd & 3rd gears. RPM suddenly hit 4000. Fluid is very clean and only 80,000 miles on vehicle.

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## [2014 Nissan Altima - Poor headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-poor-headlights/156716)

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**Author:** [@PeterKuhl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterKuhl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-poor-headlights/156716 "2020-01-19T17:05:58Z")

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I have a 5th Generation 2015 Nissan Altima. the low beam headlights are essentially useless. They do not cast enough light to see beyond ~30-40 feet in front of the car. as an example the blinker casts more light, and…

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## [2007 Ford Escape Hybrid - Dies when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-dies-when-cold/156730)

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**Author:** [@hector35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hector35)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-dies-when-cold/156730 "2020-01-17T23:21:37Z")

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car starts up but dies right away mostly when cold

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## [2012 Ford Fusion - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-wont-start/156722)

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**Author:** [@rick32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rick32)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-wont-start/156722 "2020-01-17T21:43:35Z")

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car won’t start.sometimes will,then die’s,then sometimes will start,but mostly won’t.not setting codes,good battery power,good starter.173,000 km.

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## [1997 Chevy lumina](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-lumina/156825)

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**Author:** [@Jason\_Van\_Slyke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason_Van_Slyke)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 10:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-lumina/156825 "2020-01-19T10:51:58Z")

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1997 Chevy lumina, replaced battery. Wont start, one click.

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## [2011 Volkswagen Tiguan - Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-tiguan-leak/156574)

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**Author:** [@NickPaoletto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickPaoletto)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-tiguan-leak/156574 "2020-01-19T07:18:27Z")

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Timing chain tinsioner oil leak

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## [Coolant Change for 2002 Saturn, best practices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-change-for-2002-saturn-best-practices/81330)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-change-for-2002-saturn-best-practices/81330 "2013-09-14T04:40:22Z")

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College daughter has 2002 saturn, I have gotten lazy and had mine done at a shop, but asking the best practice to do a coolant change as we will do it together. SL2, how many cylinders, I am not sure.

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## [Limp mode when engine is cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/limp-mode-when-engine-is-cold/156274)

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**Author:** [@panoherbe\_161926](https://community.cartalk.com/u/panoherbe_161926)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/limp-mode-when-engine-is-cold/156274 "2020-01-19T05:04:07Z")

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So my Nissan goes into limp mode (accelerates up to 30-40mph) when the engine is still cold, but turns into normal mode after a while when engine gets warm. I got a the MAF code and changed it and cleared the code, but i…

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## [2017 Nissan Sentra - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-sentra-wrong-fuel/156821)

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**Author:** [@RobertKukla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertKukla)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-sentra-wrong-fuel/156821 "2020-01-19T03:34:50Z")

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I accidently put 1 gal. of diesel feul in my gas tank. Will it hurt my engin. I have full unleaded tank.

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## [2008 Chevrolet Corvette shifter moves, but gears don’t engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-shifter-moves-but-gears-don-t-engage/156647)

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**Author:** [@Steve04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve04)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-shifter-moves-but-gears-don-t-engage/156647 "2020-01-19T03:22:23Z")

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My Vette recently had a dead battery, and after installing a new battery things seemed to work fine. One drive and all ok. A week later shifted to R and backed out of garage and let run in P awhile. When went to shift a…

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## [Front Differential Damage on 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-differential-damage-on-2014-subaru-xv-crosstrek/156652)

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**Author:** [@agraz120\_162038](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agraz120_162038)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-differential-damage-on-2014-subaru-xv-crosstrek/156652 "2020-01-19T02:51:35Z")

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I recently brought my 2014 XV Crosstrek with 171K miles into the dealership to have it serviced (oil change, F&R diff service, R&B wheels, etc.). During the service it was brought to my attention that a crack had develop…

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## [2015 RAV4 xle front map light and center dome light "door" position light stays on even when doors are closed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-rav4-xle-front-map-light-and-center-dome-light-door-position-light-stays-on-even-when-doors-are-closed/156751)

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**Author:** [@Smileyfrowned](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smileyfrowned)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-rav4-xle-front-map-light-and-center-dome-light-door-position-light-stays-on-even-when-doors-are-closed/156751 "2020-01-19T01:32:47Z")

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Hi, I’ve just bought a used 2015 RAV4 XLE fwd, I drove it home today and at night time, I usually like to have the dome light automatically turn on whenever the door opens, so I tried it on the RAV4 today but I notice it…

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## [Tcs turns off and says engine depowered when gas 1/4 tank or below](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tcs-turns-off-and-says-engine-depowered-when-gas-1-4-tank-or-below/156759)

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**Author:** [@J3nn1ck06\_162231](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J3nn1ck06_162231)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tcs-turns-off-and-says-engine-depowered-when-gas-1-4-tank-or-below/156759 "2020-01-19T01:05:15Z")

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Tcs turns off and says engine empowered when gas 1/4 tank or below but turning car off for a minute will make it go back to driving fine for a bit, any ideas on what’s causing this. I do need to change the exhaust cillan…

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## [2013 Mazda CX-5 - Code PO13A](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-cx-5-code-po13a/156777)

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**Author:** [@HowardAChurchwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HowardAChurchwell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-cx-5-code-po13a/156777 "2020-01-18T18:16:40Z")

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My check engine light came on yesterday I had it checked this morning and this was the code. PO13A now the light has gone out. Do I still need service?

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## [Truck pulls right after alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-pulls-right-after-alignment/89978)

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**Author:** [@Tsmit138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tsmit138)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-pulls-right-after-alignment/89978 "2020-01-18T17:50:06Z")

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Truck was pulling hard to the right. Took it in and got the alignment done, they told me front right was worn and would still pull slight right. When I drove it, still pulled just as hard. Took it back and had tires rota…

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## [Did Firestone take me to the cleaners?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-firestone-take-me-to-the-cleaners/156386)

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**Author:** [@ArnieGesch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArnieGesch)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-firestone-take-me-to-the-cleaners/156386 "2020-01-18T17:01:13Z")

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while having my car serviced at a Firestone service center, they found a nail in one tire that was just 9 years old. I don’t drive a lot of miles in a year so there was about 6/32 of tread left on the tire. They said t…

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## [2002 Camry: To repair or not to repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-to-repair-or-not-to-repair/156632)

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**Author:** [@jjaenisch\_162160](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjaenisch_162160)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-to-repair-or-not-to-repair/156632 "2020-01-18T14:11:12Z")

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I have a 2002 Camry (4cyl, LE I think) with ~107k miles on it. It’s a solid car that I got ridiculously cheap from some family friends when I finished college and I know these cars can last quite a while so it was a stea…

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## [Fumes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fumes/156754)

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**Author:** [@leslieAmalavsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leslieAmalavsky)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fumes/156754 "2020-01-18T11:19:11Z")

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if you are a foot from someone elses bumper at a stop sign, can you intake exhaust fumes from there car through the front of your car? my husband believes there is no way this happens.

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## [Ford 5.0 leak from the pump/hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-5-0-leak-from-the-pump-hose/156690)

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**Author:** [@Jake\_Zeise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jake_Zeise)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-5-0-leak-from-the-pump-hose/156690 "2020-01-18T04:53:44Z")

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Hey I have a leak on my ford 5.0 that appears to come from the pump/hose. The previous owner said a gasket or oring was installed wrong. Any help is appreciated please. I just joined this and don’t know how it works.

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## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-wont-start/156587)

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**Author:** [@darrinwolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darrinwolf)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-wont-start/156587 "2020-01-18T04:40:20Z")

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put in a new battery and had the alternator checked everything is good after it sits a day or two without being driven it wont start what could be wrong?

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## [No daylight and no low beam 2002 dodge caravan sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-daylight-and-no-low-beam-2002-dodge-caravan-sport/156695)

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**Author:** [@Toni-Kehdy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toni-Kehdy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-daylight-and-no-low-beam-2002-dodge-caravan-sport/156695 "2020-01-18T04:36:44Z")

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Good day all. 2002 dodge caravan sport headlights only work on highbeam. Bulbs replaced. Also i saw some ppl had their vans with daylight beam which i dont have. It is my first Dodge. Any thoughts would be much appreci…

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## [2016 Ford Edge - condensation on the rear lens assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-condensation-on-the-rear-lens-assembly/156657)

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**Author:** [@BOBC19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOBC19)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-condensation-on-the-rear-lens-assembly/156657 "2020-01-18T04:29:08Z")

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Rear center lens assy. condensation anyone else with problem & was it resolved

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## [How come my Escape’s trip odometer resets at 2000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-come-my-escape-s-trip-odometer-resets-at-2000-miles/156373)

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**Author:** [@BillGagliardino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillGagliardino)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-come-my-escape-s-trip-odometer-resets-at-2000-miles/156373 "2020-01-18T03:33:56Z")

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I own a 2019 Ford Escape. It replaced a 2016 Ford Explorer. Apparently between 2016 and 2019 Ford decided my trip mileage calculator only has to count to 2000 miles, then the trip calculator resets to 0 (for both trip 1 …

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## [2009 Pontiac Vibe timing chain or belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-timing-chain-or-belt/114211)

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**Author:** [@rich17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rich17)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-timing-chain-or-belt/114211 "2020-01-18T01:38:09Z")

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does my car have a timing chain or timing belt?

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## [Pontaic Vibe 2009 Weird Noises and There Is Video! HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontaic-vibe-2009-weird-noises-and-there-is-video-help/143667)

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**Author:** [@kslegalvideo\_154204](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kslegalvideo_154204)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontaic-vibe-2009-weird-noises-and-there-is-video-help/143667 "2020-01-18T01:33:13Z")

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Hey all, Hope you can help!!! Our car is making weird noises and I just moved to a new area and got definite wrong answers from local shops and they charged me $50-$100 each to tell me different things, all overly pri…

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## [2008 Honda Element -](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-element/156732)

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**Author:** [@GaryGill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryGill)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-element/156732 "2020-01-18T00:38:53Z")

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Aloha Car Talk Recently, my beloved 1990 Civic Wagon met its ultimate end. I loved its superb economy and functionality. I have many fine memories how well it performed, like the time I drove up to the home appliance …

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## [1970 Citroën DS - Load leveling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-citroen-ds-load-leveling/156702)

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**Author:** [@bob28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob28)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-citroen-ds-load-leveling/156702 "2020-01-17T18:37:27Z")

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If memory serves (and it may well not), didn’t Citroen have a ride-leveling system in place at least 50 years go?

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## [2005 Nissan Frontier - oil level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-frontier-oil-level/156686)

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**Author:** [@Yoli16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yoli16)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-frontier-oil-level/156686 "2020-01-17T18:35:07Z")

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Oil gage goes low and light goes on Already replace the sensor and still happens

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## [2001 Chrysler Sebring - Wheel bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-sebring-wheel-bearings/156692)

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**Author:** [@STUARTPRESKILL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STUARTPRESKILL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-sebring-wheel-bearings/156692 "2020-01-17T18:33:31Z")

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THE DEALER TELLS ME the soft soft noise FAH FAH FAH is from the rear wheel bearings of my Sebring convertible that we should change them for $950. Another mechanic tells me with 118,000 miles, I should turn off my hear…

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## [2008 Subaru Legacy - Prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-legacy-prices/156680)

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**Author:** [@PeterCiarrochi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterCiarrochi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-legacy-prices/156680 "2020-01-17T16:37:10Z")

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How much for a tune up?

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