# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Help! I need to know the name of this part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-need-to-know-the-name-of-this-part/151202)

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**Author:** [@Christel\_Adkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christel_Adkins)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-need-to-know-the-name-of-this-part/151202 "2019-10-21T20:09:01Z")

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Ford Edge 2007. There is a white plastic piece next to my blower that seems to have broken. I want to do a little research to see if this is something I can tackle or if I need to take it in. I just need a jumping off po…

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## [Power Steering Oil Change / Flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-oil-change-flush/150261)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-oil-change-flush/150261 "2019-10-21T19:34:41Z")

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2013 Mazda 5 with 100k miles. Bought it with 85k - I do not think that the previous owner ever changed it. Do you recommend to have power steering fluid changed or flushed? Having tried to suck fluid and replace, I fin…

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## [2015 Kia Forte - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-tpms/151212)

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**Author:** [@Sammy44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammy44)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-tpms/151212 "2019-10-21T18:56:47Z")

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My Kia forte tire pressure warning sign was realised, I went to check it and the tire were 35 psi. I inflated to 40 psi and the warning sign is still on. What should I do?

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## [How often does a timing belt need replaced on 2005 Honday Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-does-a-timing-belt-need-replaced-on-2005-honday-odyssey/59113)

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**Author:** [@steve30601](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve30601)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-does-a-timing-belt-need-replaced-on-2005-honday-odyssey/59113 "2019-10-21T18:49:52Z")

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How often does a timing belt need replaced on a 2005 Honday Odyssey Van. I have almost 95000 miles on the van and have not replaced it yet but was wondering what are the suggestions or mileage requirements. Then 2nd ques…

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## [Is there a reason why these two rotors look different?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-reason-why-these-two-rotors-look-different/150907)

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**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-reason-why-these-two-rotors-look-different/150907 "2019-10-21T18:06:31Z")

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They are both the same item number. Why does one have two raised circular lines on it?

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## [2014 Dodge Van - Problems after jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-van-problems-after-jump/151204)

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**Author:** [@Taylor42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylor42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-van-problems-after-jump/151204 "2019-10-21T17:57:07Z")

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Service engine light came on after jump starting battery. B

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## [Car has been kicking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-been-kicking/151146)

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**Author:** [@pufygreen\_158796](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pufygreen_158796)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-been-kicking/151146 "2019-10-21T17:46:12Z")

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I have a 2013 Honda Civic, I recently had it serviced and ever since then, when it rains and I am stopped at a light for a while, when I hit the gas a light on the dashboard flashes and the car kicks. When I told the guy…

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## [2000 Chevrolet Cavalier - Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-cavalier-overheating/150940)

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**Author:** [@shelbywehr85\_158675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shelbywehr85_158675)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-cavalier-overheating/150940 "2019-10-21T17:38:41Z")

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I have a 2000 Chevy calvilar, I was driving one day and it started to over heat but it went back down and before I knew it my car had powered off lol I say that like it’s a phone but anyways it stopped running and I pull…

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## [1970 Ford ZX2 - Carbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-zx2-carbs/150924)

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**Author:** [@MichaelMacke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelMacke)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-zx2-carbs/150924 "2019-10-21T17:33:19Z")

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I have a T-bucket with a newly-rebuilt Ford flathead. I have had many problems with the Stromberg 97 carburetors in getting gas flow to the engine. They are also set on a Thigpen high-rise manifold bu I believe the iss…

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## [2017 Subaru Outback - Shuts off after remote](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-shuts-off-after-remote/151130)

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**Author:** [@DaveMontes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveMontes)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-shuts-off-after-remote/151130 "2019-10-21T16:47:08Z")

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My Remote started Outback turn off as soon as I open a door. How do I prevent it from turning off.

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## [2009 Toyota Camry - Interior trim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-interior-trim/151194)

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**Author:** [@BUTLER47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BUTLER47)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-interior-trim/151194 "2019-10-21T16:20:51Z")

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the right door interior is falling dowb

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## [2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Trim gone bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-s-class-trim-gone-bad/151191)

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**Author:** [@GarryKaya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GarryKaya)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-s-class-trim-gone-bad/151191 "2019-10-21T15:45:44Z")

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Piece above windshield paint peeling and fading ???

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## [2006 Nissan Maxima - Jerks and slips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-maxima-jerks-and-slips/151189)

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**Author:** [@ShaffinaMackhan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShaffinaMackhan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-maxima-jerks-and-slips/151189 "2019-10-21T14:52:10Z")

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My 2006 Nissan Maxima jerks and slips @ 170000 KMS. Flushed transmission fluid and no difference. This is no good as i have owned these vehicles all my life. This should have been a recall from Nissan. What shall i do …

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## [1979 Ford Mustang - Cylinder heads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-ford-mustang-cylinder-heads/151019)

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**Author:** [@MARIOBERTOTTO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARIOBERTOTTO)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-ford-mustang-cylinder-heads/151019 "2019-10-21T14:44:15Z")

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Hello, This is a V6 engine 2.8 L (171cid). in a 1979 Ford Mustang. I need to replace both cylinder heads. Some stores tell me both heads are the same, others that there is a slight difference. I cannot find the rig…

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## [2009 Dodge Journey - Cold on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-cold-on-one-side/151182)

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**Author:** [@Terry43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry43)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-cold-on-one-side/151182 "2019-10-21T14:29:05Z")

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Getting cold air only out defroster and passenger side climate control vents. Driver side works fine between AC and heat

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## [1998 Oldsmobile Alero - which odometer reading?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-alero-which-odometer-reading/151150)

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**Author:** [@Dawnkinker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dawnkinker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-alero-which-odometer-reading/151150 "2019-10-21T14:18:02Z")

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How do I know actual odometer reading on a car one number reads over 334000 and other number reads 228832

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## [2001 Chrysler Concorde - Reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-concorde-reliability/151094)

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**Author:** [@Jeremiah53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremiah53)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-concorde-reliability/151094 "2019-10-21T14:03:54Z")

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With owning a Chrysler, many people say that the transmsion is crap and will fall out of the car if I so as touch the gas pedal. How accurate is this? This car was owned by my grandpa, and is my first car. It has around …

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## [2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid - Brake light out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-hybrid-brake-light-out/151164)

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**Author:** [@MariadaLuzAlexandrino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MariadaLuzAlexandrino)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-hybrid-brake-light-out/151164 "2019-10-21T13:50:33Z")

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Rear brake light is out

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## [2005 Chevrolet Colorado - tailgate won’t open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-colorado-tailgate-won-t-open/151170)

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**Author:** [@JamesSmith05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesSmith05)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-colorado-tailgate-won-t-open/151170 "2019-10-21T13:46:33Z")

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I can’t open my tailgate ,the latch seems to be disconnected.

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## [2009 Kia Rio - CEL and clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio-cel-and-clunk/151180)

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**Author:** [@Marielle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marielle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio-cel-and-clunk/151180 "2019-10-21T13:40:34Z")

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Check engine light is on and off for the last 2 weeks and when I back up there is a big clunck noise and when in drive to start hesitation

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## [2004 Honda Element - Starter issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-element-starter-issues/151176)

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**Author:** [@LarryJohnHolbrook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryJohnHolbrook)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-element-starter-issues/151176 "2019-10-21T13:03:59Z")

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Intermitent cranking of starter. Sometimes I have to turn the key 3-5 times to get it to crank over. Once it does it starts.

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## [2006 Toyota Highlander - Waxy build up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-highlander-waxy-build-up/151121)

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**Author:** [@Robert19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert19)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-highlander-waxy-build-up/151121 "2019-10-21T12:02:52Z")

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How do you remove wax and other buildup from the windshield? Every so often I take my car to a car wash. I do NOT have them apply any wax or anything else, just a plain wash. I guess there is a wax builduo from previou…

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## [Advice on diagnosing steering wheel play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-diagnosing-steering-wheel-play/151135)

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**Author:** [@GoForAGreat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GoForAGreat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-diagnosing-steering-wheel-play/151135 "2019-10-21T04:25:16Z")

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I’ve got a 99 Dodge 2500, looking for a little bit of diagnostic advice… The steering wheel has significant play, about 90 degrees. In other words, on the clock face, Im able to turn the wheel position of 12 o’clock all…

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## [1990 Cadillac DeVille - Hub cap issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cadillac-deville-hub-cap-issues/150990)

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**Author:** [@ElizabethCook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElizabethCook)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cadillac-deville-hub-cap-issues/150990 "2019-10-21T03:02:10Z")

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The hubcaps turn on the wheel, causing the stems to be bent over and sometimes leak. Also, cannot check air pressure without removing hubcaps. We have tried bending the metal fasteners and putting Gorilla tape onto t…

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## [2006 Chevrolet Equinox - Overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-equinox-overheats/151126)

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**Author:** [@KathleenGerundio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenGerundio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-equinox-overheats/151126 "2019-10-21T00:27:48Z")

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I have replaced everything in this car and it is still over heating. Even when it is not overheating there is always a little puddle underneath the front wheel when i get in again. Any Idea what is causing this problem?

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## [Honda Odyssey Car Alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-car-alarm/151137)

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**Author:** [@clawsonsamuel\_158791](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clawsonsamuel_158791)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-car-alarm/151137 "2019-10-21T00:22:38Z")

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Honda Odyssey, the car alarm goes off seemingly randomly. I’ve noticed it tends to go off mostly during the day and never while I’m driving it, but other than that, I don’t see any pattern. My father suggests it might be…

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## [2012 Hyundai Veloster -steering wheel clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-veloster-steering-wheel-clunk/151145)

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**Author:** [@Ron52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron52)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-veloster-steering-wheel-clunk/151145 "2019-10-20T23:40:34Z")

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steering wheel clunk

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## [05 Chrysler town and country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-chrysler-town-and-country/151141)

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**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-chrysler-town-and-country/151141 "2019-10-20T23:21:45Z")

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Trying to figure what I need and how much it would cost to fix this theres a bolt sticking out through the strut mount I think the shock is seized or something but every little bump the bolt hits up underneath the wiper …

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## [2007 Ford Mustang tire noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-mustang-tire-noise/151140)

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**Author:** [@andywaters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andywaters)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-mustang-tire-noise/151140 "2019-10-20T23:17:18Z")

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have noise in the rear sounds like tire noise

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## [White splatters on engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-splatters-on-engine/151105)

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**Author:** [@TS123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TS123)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-splatters-on-engine/151105 "2019-10-20T22:18:49Z")

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I opened the hood of my 2004 A4 2.0T (~145k miles) and saw all of these white splatters. I think it’s coolant but was hoping someone would be able to tell me where it’s leaking from based on the photos. I’m hoping it’s …

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