# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Honda Crosstour - How much fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crosstour-how-much-fuel/153105)

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**Author:** [@Aaron03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron03)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crosstour-how-much-fuel/153105 "2019-11-19T18:39:14Z")

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i just want to know how much fuel is in a honda

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## [2017 Chevrolet Malibu - Buzzes loudly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-buzzes-loudly/153038)

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**Author:** [@ArtDiSalvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArtDiSalvo)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-buzzes-loudly/153038 "2019-11-19T18:39:11Z")

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I have a 2017 Malibu LT. I bought it new and it now has about 10,000 miles. It occasionally makes a loud buzzing sound which seems to be coming from under the dashboard. This noise started soon after I bought the car. …

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## [2013 Ford F-150 - Screen went dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-screen-went-dark/153074)

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**Author:** [@JAMESGIAMBRONE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAMESGIAMBRONE)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-screen-went-dark/153074 "2019-11-19T18:06:21Z")

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Electronic info screen went dark. everything works but screen is dark.

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## [2007 Saturn Vue Green Line - Battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-vue-green-line-battery-issues/153072)

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**Author:** [@DonaldYealy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldYealy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-vue-green-line-battery-issues/153072 "2019-11-19T18:03:24Z")

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A less than 1 year old battery fails with charging system light showing on the dash at start up. I drove 400 yards to Brakes Plus store. After a jump start, the car completely dies including no steering. I put in a new …

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## [Should I get my bumper repaired/replaced, get a new car lease or do nothing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-my-bumper-repaired-replaced-get-a-new-car-lease-or-do-nothing/153060)

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**Author:** [@blue23982\_159973](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blue23982_159973)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-my-bumper-repaired-replaced-get-a-new-car-lease-or-do-nothing/153060 "2019-11-19T17:33:46Z")

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My car lease expires in 2.5 years, but I have moderate damage to my back rear bumper (likely only cosmetic). Should I do nothing, get it repaired/replaced or see what the dealership can do concerning buying the car and g…

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## [2006 Ford Taurus Multiple Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-taurus-multiple-misfire/148615)

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**Author:** [@cliffdodge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cliffdodge)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-taurus-multiple-misfire/148615 "2019-11-19T15:14:59Z")

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06 Ford Taurus, 225k miles. Was driving home yesterday and car began sputtering when I slowed, would slowly ramp up RPM and speed after stops. Found drips around the fuel filter, so I changed it this morning. Now getting…

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## [2008 Ford Ranger bumping sound after crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-bumping-sound-after-crank/152902)

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**Author:** [@jerryspringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerryspringer)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-bumping-sound-after-crank/152902 "2019-11-19T12:37:31Z")

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It has a bumping sounds right after you crank it.

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## [2014 Ford Escape - Swollen lug nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-swollen-lug-nuts/153095)

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**Author:** [@TerryBrisson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryBrisson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 11:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-swollen-lug-nuts/153095 "2019-11-19T11:07:35Z")

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I have a ford escape se ecoboost 2014 the garage said that the log nuts where swollen could that be right if so ford is not right

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## [2004 Mercedes-Benz 190 - Hoots - Dizzes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-190-hoots-dizzes/153093)

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**Author:** [@emmamalope](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmamalope)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-190-hoots-dizzes/153093 "2019-11-19T09:20:15Z")

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My car is A160 2004 I was driving from work and stop on the door gate to get in then the car dies. I tried all and quite, I leave it for an hour and it only hoots , all dash lights are on and there is a dixzzz sound and …

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## [2014 Jeep Cherokee - Light flickers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-light-flickers/152972)

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**Author:** [@gerry01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerry01)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-light-flickers/152972 "2019-11-19T05:24:30Z")

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one light on other flicker

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## [Jetta dash/lights blink off and reset; car stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-dash-lights-blink-off-and-reset-car-stalls/152993)

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**Author:** [@Whomplin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whomplin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-dash-lights-blink-off-and-reset-car-stalls/152993 "2019-11-19T04:43:46Z")

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2003 VW Jetta 2.8 VR6 6-spd manual trans At idle or low speed coasting the car will essentially lose all power for a second. The dash/headlights/instrument cluster will all turn off and back on. The clock and trip odome…

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## [2004 Chevrolet Colorado turns over, but won’t start in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-colorado-turns-over-but-won-t-start-in-the-morning/152954)

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**Author:** [@LynnBarnes-Wallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnBarnes-Wallace)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-colorado-turns-over-but-won-t-start-in-the-morning/152954 "2019-11-19T04:27:09Z")

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When I go to start the truck in the morning it will turn over but not start. This does not happen on a consistent basis and if I wait 10 minutes it will start. Sometimes it will turn over and the re-turn over again, my …

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## [2018 Porsche Macan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-porsche-macan/152956)

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**Author:** [@Judy58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judy58)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-porsche-macan/152956 "2019-11-19T03:53:00Z")

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2018 Porsche Macan. Low beams are set too low. I live in northeast Indiana. Hilly area. At night, only a small portion of the road is visible. Salesman aware of problem. Customer service says Porsche follows safety…

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## [Which tires for Acura RDX -- for short term](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-tires-for-acura-rdx-for-short-term/153066)

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**Author:** [@john000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john000)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-tires-for-acura-rdx-for-short-term/153066 "2019-11-19T03:42:39Z")

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Hi, I have Acura RDX 2015, at 36,000 miles now. At last service (at 31,000 miles), they recommended changing tires. At the upcoming service, they will definitely ask to change. Especially when I am in Washington state, …

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## [Exhaust pipe bracket broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-pipe-bracket-broken/152862)

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**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-pipe-bracket-broken/152862 "2019-11-19T03:11:57Z")

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So uh I was about to change the oil on my car and it fell off the jack (guess I jacked it up too high and it wasn’t level ground) and it broke the bracket on my exhaust pipe where the bolts go into. How should I go abou…

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## [2015 Chevrolet Equinox - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-electrical-issues/153021)

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**Author:** [@Joseph25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph25)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-electrical-issues/153021 "2019-11-19T02:48:22Z")

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Radio controls on dash don’t work, nore does heat controls. Driving lights don’t work either.

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## [2014 Civic tail lights not working, bulbs and fuses are fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-civic-tail-lights-not-working-bulbs-and-fuses-are-fine/153046)

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**Author:** [@Millsie2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Millsie2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-civic-tail-lights-not-working-bulbs-and-fuses-are-fine/153046 "2019-11-19T02:38:22Z")

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Wondering what I should check next. Both tail lights and license lights are out, but the brake lights, reverse, and blinkers all work. Front lights (both automatic and headlights) are all working. We tried replacing th…

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## [2001 Ford F-150 - Brake leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-brake-leaks/153028)

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**Author:** [@AngelRuiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngelRuiz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-brake-leaks/153028 "2019-11-19T01:52:44Z")

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have filling the master brake cylinder daily but I can’t see any leaks around it. Truck as close to 200,000 miles

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## [2013 Ford Focus - Damaged Cat caused by recall issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-damaged-cat-caused-by-recall-issue/153059)

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**Author:** [@MYoung1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MYoung1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-damaged-cat-caused-by-recall-issue/153059 "2019-11-19T01:11:55Z")

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I was told the damage to the catalytic converter was cause by the purge valve failure that was recalled. Yet nobody at the ford dealer is willing to step up and admit this. Isthis information true?

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## [2004 Honda Civic Having some stuttering and fluctuations of RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-having-some-stuttering-and-fluctuations-of-rpms/153064)

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**Author:** [@Atsiyer\_159976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Atsiyer_159976)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-having-some-stuttering-and-fluctuations-of-rpms/153064 "2019-11-19T00:52:37Z")

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Hi there, I have a 2004 Honda Civic with 194k miles on it. Car is well maintained. Just recently it got cold in NY and the car started doing some weird stuff. Basically, when idling at a stoplight, the cars rpm will fl…

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## [Ford Focus tire folded and shredded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-tire-folded-and-shredded/153030)

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**Author:** [@Courtney\_Pamula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Courtney_Pamula)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-tire-folded-and-shredded/153030 "2019-11-19T00:12:08Z")

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Recently I replaced the calipers and brakes on the front of my car. The other day I was driving and my wheel started shaking and I almost lost control of the vehicle. When I stopped my front left wheel looked like it had…

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## [2018 Honda CR-V - Loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-loses-power/152963)

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**Author:** [@HeatherKnisley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeatherKnisley)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-loses-power/152963 "2019-11-18T22:56:33Z")

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My 2018 CRV has lost power numerous times, normally it is when i am driving and come to either a turn or complete stop and began to accelerate afterwards which at this time results in a loss of power. Very scary… i …

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## [Bent Wheel Rim Issue!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-wheel-rim-issue/152832)

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**Author:** [@megannkateex\_159841](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megannkateex_159841)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-wheel-rim-issue/152832 "2019-11-18T21:55:49Z")

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I have gone over a pothole recently and caused a dent in my front wheel rim on the inside (below image) Realistically, can this be fixed at a garage or will I have to get a new replacement wheel? edit : the tyre is not…

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## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Sputtering and showing CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-sputtering-and-showing-cel/153054)

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**Author:** [@Jeffwilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffwilson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-sputtering-and-showing-cel/153054 "2019-11-18T21:51:07Z")

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Car is starting to spudder check engine light is on

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## [2010 Ford F-150 - Exhaust leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f-150-exhaust-leak/153034)

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**Author:** [@PeterHalaska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterHalaska)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f-150-exhaust-leak/153034 "2019-11-18T21:46:17Z")

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Every time I turn the heater in my truck you can smell exhaust. coming through the vents.

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## [2005 Toyota Camry - Codes after exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-codes-after-exhaust/152967)

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**Author:** [@ShambhuKarni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShambhuKarni)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-codes-after-exhaust/152967 "2019-11-18T21:42:40Z")

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After replacing Ontirio Exhaust cat back on Sept , my car picked up P2423 code, IM shows every thing ready except EVP. Paid 67 to Monro and replaced both O2 as suggested , it did not help. Applied sea foam , once in a w…

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## [1990 Fiat Spyder - Parts needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-fiat-spyder-parts-needed/153026)

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**Author:** [@Per31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Per31)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-fiat-spyder-parts-needed/153026 "2019-11-18T21:01:21Z")

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Hello I need the valve lash for inlet- and outlet-valve to adjust the valve clearance on my Fiat Ducato 2.0 petrol 1990

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## [2008 Buick Lucerne - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-no-heat/152998)

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**Author:** [@RJessome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RJessome)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-no-heat/152998 "2019-11-18T20:43:28Z")

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the heater does not work; just cold air.

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## [2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx - Brakes drag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-brakes-drag/152965)

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**Author:** [@Tommy58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommy58)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-brakes-drag/152965 "2019-11-18T20:37:39Z")

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My breaks are dragging

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## [Replaced quick strut makes a 'boing' spring noise only from one side (Honda Odyssey)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-quick-strut-makes-a-boing-spring-noise-only-from-one-side-honda-odyssey/152585)

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**Author:** [@richiepub\_158879](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richiepub_158879)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-quick-strut-makes-a-boing-spring-noise-only-from-one-side-honda-odyssey/152585 "2019-11-18T20:08:24Z")

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Just replaced my front pair of struts on my 2011 Honda Odyssey with Monroe Quick Struts (right side: 172560), along with inner/outer tie rods, and the stabilizer bar links. The repair went mostly fine, minus having to …

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