# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2011 GMC Terrain - Dash lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-dash-lights-out/153270)

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**Author:** [@ameria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ameria)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-dash-lights-out/153270 "2019-11-22T03:52:20Z")

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My dashboard…all the lights are on. i cant see how much gas or the speed or the mileage.

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## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Shake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-shake/153204)

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**Author:** [@BlaiseM.Mancini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlaiseM.Mancini)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-shake/153204 "2019-11-22T03:15:52Z")

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Have there been any solid solutions to the “Chevy Shake” on these models. I have a 2018 Colorado.

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## [2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Slow trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-slow-trans/153305)

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**Author:** [@DaleNorthey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleNorthey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-slow-trans/153305 "2019-11-22T02:29:30Z")

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car startsand idles trans does not engage for 2 or 3 seconds and will suddenly lurch forward. This also happens in reverse.I had a 2013 Hydui Santa Fe that did exactly the same thing

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## [2001 Honda Accord Sdn - It all started with the trunk light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-sdn-it-all-started-with-the-trunk-light/153307)

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**Author:** [@MikeT22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeT22)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-sdn-it-all-started-with-the-trunk-light/153307 "2019-11-22T02:28:59Z")

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I know my trunk light was on due the lock being broke…I get in the car and the battery was clicking so I jumped the car and it cut rite on…I did notice my positive cable was loose but I did drive it for about 30 mins wit…

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## [2000 Jeep Wrangler- Oil overfill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-wrangler-oil-overfill/153227)

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**Author:** [@Andrewburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrewburn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-wrangler-oil-overfill/153227 "2019-11-22T02:07:21Z")

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Went to oil change service an 5 miles later my 4 cylinder engine in my 2000 model Jeep started knocking really bad . So checked the oil an it was at least 1-1/2 quarts to much oil in the engine. So called the shop an the…

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## [2004 ES330 power drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-es330-power-drain/153238)

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**Author:** [@Exnihilate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Exnihilate)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-es330-power-drain/153238 "2019-11-22T01:21:50Z")

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I have a power drain issue 500+ milliamps and it goes down to like 20-50 milliamps when I remove the fuse for ECU-B which according to the manual is involved with these systems: The tail lights are the only affected s…

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## [2008 Toyota Prius - Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-advice/153277)

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**Author:** [@CharlesBuckner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesBuckner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-advice/153277 "2019-11-22T00:08:25Z")

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Thinking about purchasing a 2008 prius don’t want to make a bad decision. Can anyone give me an opinion or advice.

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## [2005 Kia Sportage - Chugs and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sportage-chugs-and-dies/153215)

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**Author:** [@Christopher26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christopher26)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sportage-chugs-and-dies/153215 "2019-11-20T21:26:28Z")

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I have a 2005 Kia Sportage 126,000 miles. Whenever I refuel, the car takes minimum three attempts to start. It will turn over, chug and then play dead. Afte 3rd or 4th it will rough idle, then run fine.

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## [2020 Honda Accord Hybrid - Local service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-accord-hybrid-local-service/153202)

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**Author:** [@RicardoPlace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RicardoPlace)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-accord-hybrid-local-service/153202 "2019-11-21T23:45:16Z")

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Do any Japanese car repair shops work on these models?

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## [2012 Toyota Camry blower motor going out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-blower-motor-going-out/153131)

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**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-blower-motor-going-out/153131 "2019-11-21T23:32:15Z")

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I have a 2012 Camry SE with 100,900 miles. It has an auto trans and 2.5 liter motor. Lately I’ve noticed air not coming out of the heater vents or the AC vents. I banged on the passenger side of the console where the blo…

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## [Smell from vents BMW 328i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-from-vents-bmw-328i/89768)

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**Author:** [@asus389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asus389)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-from-vents-bmw-328i/89768 "2019-11-21T23:22:19Z")

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I am wondering if anyone has suggestions for me. I have a 2011 BMW 328i and I get this sort of burnt chemical smell through the vents when the heat is on. It doesn't happen until I have been driving for 10-15 minutes. Af…

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## [Loud clicking from under steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-clicking-from-under-steering-wheel/153287)

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**Author:** [@justinwaldroupe\_160109](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justinwaldroupe_160109)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-clicking-from-under-steering-wheel/153287 "2019-11-21T23:06:39Z")

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So it just started yesterday, but there is a loud clicking noise coming from the driver side inside the vehicle. The location seems to be under the steering wheel near the back. My car used to make what I can only desc…

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## [2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Heat issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-sport-heat-issue/153279)

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**Author:** [@RandallMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandallMartin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-sport-heat-issue/153279 "2019-11-21T22:37:06Z")

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Driver side seat heater does not work. Passenger side still working. Both are on the same fuse. 15,000 miles.

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## [2013 Ford Escape - Door panels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-door-panels/153274)

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**Author:** [@DianeUnger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeUnger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-door-panels/153274 "2019-11-21T22:34:41Z")

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I have had numerous problems with this car, but the latest is the interior door panels on BOTH back doors have come loose preventing the doors from closing. UGH!! There was absolutely nothing that happened that caused …

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## [2020 Buick Enclave - Paint chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-buick-enclave-paint-chips/153281)

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**Author:** [@StevenPost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenPost)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-buick-enclave-paint-chips/153281 "2019-11-21T22:27:46Z")

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Ran car thru wash last week. When wiping down noticed chips of paint on hood and sides of car. also white chips on top above windshield. all pavement driving. Car is tincoat red. car is 3 months old. 5000 miles.

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## [Brake fluid replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-replace/153283)

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**Author:** [@phoenix900](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phoenix900)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-replace/153283 "2019-11-21T20:11:31Z")

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Whats a reasonable price for brake fluid replacement? 03 honda accord

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## [Exploded Battery, now no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploded-battery-now-no-power/153161)

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**Author:** [@Scbabbitt82\_160025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scbabbitt82_160025)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploded-battery-now-no-power/153161 "2019-11-21T19:33:22Z")

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Good evening all. Hoping someone has ran into this before or has some insight. Had some intermittent starting issues with the car. Would run fine then a couple times would have nothing on the start. Still had power b…

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## [2007 Toyota Land Cruiser - Oil blow-by](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-land-cruiser-oil-blow-by/153267)

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**Author:** [@Julian29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julian29)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-land-cruiser-oil-blow-by/153267 "2019-11-21T19:19:27Z")

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Blow by from oil filler cap on fully reconditioned and guaranteed v8 diesal 200 series .500 k’s since motor fitted

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## [Need help transmission?!? 2003 Jetta 1.8T sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-transmission-2003-jetta-1-8t-sedan/153148)

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**Author:** [@Chase7729\_160019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chase7729_160019)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-transmission-2003-jetta-1-8t-sedan/153148 "2019-11-21T18:50:17Z")

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Car makes really loud rapid ticking sound when running and going below 20 mph. Car skips and slips and surges all at the same time. Not sure exactly what’s up with that. Also dropped a penny into the cigarette lighter/US…

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## [Fuel Decarbonization?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-decarbonization/153198)

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**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-decarbonization/153198 "2019-11-21T16:49:44Z")

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I guess I just wasted most of the $109 I spent on a EK10T fuel & induction decarbonization? It supposed to increase gas mileage, so maybe…was it worth it? Thanks.

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## [2015 Kia Sorento headlights too dim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-headlights-too-dim/125259)

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**Author:** [@Arnold1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arnold1)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-headlights-too-dim/125259 "2019-11-21T16:22:40Z")

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My 2015 Sorento headlites are dangerously dim, especially the lw beams

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## [2018 Honda Civic Sdn - Infotainment FUBAR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-sdn-infotainment-fubar/153272)

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**Author:** [@Stewart35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stewart35)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-sdn-infotainment-fubar/153272 "2019-11-21T14:40:19Z")

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2018 civic touring with navigation. Suddenly lost all detail and the lane warning stopped working. Honda dealer seems to have no ET talent in the service department! Anyone here know what to do?

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## [Should a new fuel filter have a smell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-new-fuel-filter-have-a-smell/153222)

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**Author:** [@172slcs\_150026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/172slcs_150026)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-new-fuel-filter-have-a-smell/153222 "2019-11-21T13:53:56Z")

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I bought a new Wix fuel filter online and again when smelling the inlet/outlet it smells like fuel or oil. I thought it was only paper media inside. On my last fuel filter I bought one off eBay, a CarQuest store brand c…

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## [Can my tire with a nail in it be repaired? (pic)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-tire-with-a-nail-in-it-be-repaired-pic/153244)

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**Author:** [@asthmatic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asthmatic)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-tire-with-a-nail-in-it-be-repaired-pic/153244 "2019-11-21T13:46:41Z")

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I got a tire pressure warning, so I went to my local NTB, and they said that the location of the nail in my tire means that it can’t be repaired. When I googled it, it seemed less clear that it’s not repairable. I’d appr…

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## [2004 Saturn Vue - Diesel in the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-vue-diesel-in-the-tank/153231)

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**Author:** [@Tammy22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tammy22)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-vue-diesel-in-the-tank/153231 "2019-11-21T13:41:14Z")

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Diesel was put in my saturn. It is missing out and doesn’t idol. Is my car ruined?

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## [2014 Dodge Grand Caravan - New Starter/Battery and Won’t Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-grand-caravan-new-starter-battery-and-won-t-start/153159)

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**Author:** [@jackie39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackie39)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-grand-caravan-new-starter-battery-and-won-t-start/153159 "2019-11-21T13:40:18Z")

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replaced starter replaced battery head connectors still won’t start.

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## [88 celebrity won’t start warm and stalls while driving. Stumped!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-celebrity-won-t-start-warm-and-stalls-while-driving-stumped/153239)

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**Author:** [@joshua.castilleja55\_159850](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshua.castilleja55_159850)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-celebrity-won-t-start-warm-and-stalls-while-driving-stumped/153239 "2019-11-21T12:45:07Z")

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Im curious if anyone has had this problem with a chevy celebrity, first of all its 1989 chevy celebrity 2.8 v-6 with 143,000 miles on it, I have owned it since april of 2009 and it ran great until the summer of 2010, the…

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## [Water pouring forth from a spark plug socket when spark plug removed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pouring-forth-from-a-spark-plug-socket-when-spark-plug-removed/153139)

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**Author:** [@Melissa\_Ann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melissa_Ann)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pouring-forth-from-a-spark-plug-socket-when-spark-plug-removed/153139 "2019-11-21T11:11:01Z")

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My 1973 Impala (400 small block, if that makes any difference) sat for several months. I ran a battery down today trying to start it. I went to autozone to find something to help me start it. The guy told me to pull o…

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## [Unhappy with Subaru acceleration from stop or slow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unhappy-with-subaru-acceleration-from-stop-or-slow/24166)

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**Author:** [@nathanmeyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nathanmeyers)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 9:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unhappy-with-subaru-acceleration-from-stop-or-slow/24166 "2019-11-21T09:30:32Z")

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We have two 2004 Subarus - a Legacy sedan and an Outback wagon, both 2.5L, both low mileage. The sedan has always had an annoying problem - a moment of hesitation when I try to accelerate from a stop or slow speed. This …

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## [Maintenance whats right and wrong, Dealer service trust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-whats-right-and-wrong-dealer-service-trust/153241)

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**Author:** [@Christopher\_Paras](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christopher_Paras)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-whats-right-and-wrong-dealer-service-trust/153241 "2019-11-21T04:33:45Z")

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We have a 2018 Nissan Rogue SV AWD. It has 30K miles and went in to dealer for service. I was not available today, so they convenience my wife into services that I am questioning if they should have been required at 30K? …

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