# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=524

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## [2013 Chevrolet Camaro - Reduced Engine Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-reduced-engine-power/148571)

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**Author:** [@Cheryl40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl40)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-reduced-engine-power/148571 "2019-09-14T03:21:37Z")

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The engine & transmission system is not performing as expected. Reduced power from engine to drive wheels. Reduced power or shifting issues with the engine light on.what should I do?

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## [Why is my car poisoning me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-car-poisoning-me/41057)

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**Author:** [@Cincinnati](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cincinnati)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-car-poisoning-me/41057 "2019-09-14T02:55:37Z")

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I have had a perfect car, an ?08 Ford Focus. My story begins when three weeks ago I started the car and the cabin filled with fumes that were so strong I had to jump out and open all the doors. I then drove for a …

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## [How often to change fluids on 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-change-fluids-on-2014-toyota-camry-hybrid/148655)

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**Author:** [@bill\_157366](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill_157366)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-change-fluids-on-2014-toyota-camry-hybrid/148655 "2019-09-14T02:46:31Z")

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How often should the transmission fluid, coolant, and synthetic oil be change on a 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid. My dealer said 100k, 120k, and 10k. A reputable local repair shop said 30k, 30k, and 5k. That’s a big differ…

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## [Is it the O2 Sensors or something else? 2009 Chrysler Town and Country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-o2-sensors-or-something-else-2009-chrysler-town-and-country/148520)

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**Author:** [@AridianSea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AridianSea)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-o2-sensors-or-something-else-2009-chrysler-town-and-country/148520 "2019-09-14T01:58:55Z")

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Check engine light started turning on, intermittently, a few weeks ago in my 2009 Chrysler Town and Country Intermittently means it turns on for a day then shuts off again for a few days. Then comes back on again and st…

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## [97 Corolla (sometimes) won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-corolla-sometimes-wont-start/23102)

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**Author:** [@dan121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dan121)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-corolla-sometimes-wont-start/23102 "2019-09-13T23:45:48Z")

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My 97 Toyota Corolla sometimes has trouble starting. Occasionally when I turn the key nothing (and I mean nothing) happens. When the key is turned all the way there is power in the car (lights, wipers, etc.), but it neve…

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## [2017 Ford Explorer - Whining Noise On Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-whining-noise-on-acceleration/148698)

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**Author:** [@ron25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ron25)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-whining-noise-on-acceleration/148698 "2019-09-13T20:23:40Z")

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a whining noise upon acceleration

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## [2003 Toyota Sienna - (Power) Door Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-sienna-power-door-not-working/148703)

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**Author:** [@TherezaCopiano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TherezaCopiano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-sienna-power-door-not-working/148703 "2019-09-13T20:06:55Z")

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zaparking not work agen, door no work. battery of

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## [2017 GMC Terrain - Exhaust Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-exhaust-vibration/148681)

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**Author:** [@kmiddleton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmiddleton)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-exhaust-vibration/148681 "2019-09-13T19:59:51Z")

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Vibration in tailpipe assembly. It makes a growling noise on accelaration or deceleration. I can put pressure on tailpipe and it goes away. Dealer dismisses as water in muffler and “they all have that”

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## [Heat transfer - water vs. 50/50 water/antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-transfer-water-vs-50-50-water-antifreeze/54143)

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**Author:** [@Lee\_T](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee_T)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-transfer-water-vs-50-50-water-antifreeze/54143 "2019-09-13T19:43:56Z")

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Which transfers heat more efficiently - water or 50/50 water/antifreeze? I've Googled this endlessly and no one seems to have a definitive answer.

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## [Strange brown goo inside lamp housings!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-brown-goo-inside-lamp-housings/19372)

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**Author:** [@tjweis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjweis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-brown-goo-inside-lamp-housings/19372 "2019-09-13T19:14:58Z")

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I have a 1995 Chevy Cavalier with 242,000 miles (it runs great actually). I got it about 5 months ago. Many of the tail lamps didn't work; turn signals, brake lights, back up lights. I checked the lamps and, indeed, some…

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## [2014 Subaru Outback - reduced value after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-reduced-value-after-repair/148632)

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**Author:** [@PatByrnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatByrnes)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-reduced-value-after-repair/148632 "2019-09-13T16:45:21Z")

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Last December my daughters Outback was ‘bumped’ by someone who didn’t stop. The damage was cosmetic and about $2000 to replace the front fender. No big deal. In January I sold my daughters car for her to a friend. Three…

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## [Stereo doesn't produce sound - 2015 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-doesnt-produce-sound-2015-gmc-terrain/148638)

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**Author:** [@jaredkniss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaredkniss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-doesnt-produce-sound-2015-gmc-terrain/148638 "2019-09-13T16:19:52Z")

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my stereo turns on but no sound at all, worked in the morning , now nothing. could it be a software glitch

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## [05 Chevy express 3500 power steering pressure switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-chevy-express-3500-power-steering-pressure-switch/148684)

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**Author:** [@Josiah-Houck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josiah-Houck)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-chevy-express-3500-power-steering-pressure-switch/148684 "2019-09-13T15:38:54Z")

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So the van is idling high. I’ve done a few things that seemed to help temporarily. I ran the codes on the check engine light and googled the codes. One has to do with the power steering pressure switch, so I bought one, …

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## [2017 Audi Q7 - Tire Rotation Then a Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-tire-rotation-then-a-vibration/148679)

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**Author:** [@ChazCulva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChazCulva)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-tire-rotation-then-a-vibration/148679 "2019-09-13T15:14:39Z")

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After I had my tires rotated, when I turn out of my garage, I can hear and feel a strong vibration from what appears to be the front wheels.

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## [1998 Honda CRV Rides Bumpy After Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-crv-rides-bumpy-after-repair/148645)

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**Author:** [@gypsywomancafe\_157361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gypsywomancafe_157361)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-crv-rides-bumpy-after-repair/148645 "2019-09-13T15:07:18Z")

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My 1998 Honda CRV had the Two-way valve assembly replaced due to a check engine light issue. I just picked it up from the mechanic and when I drove home the ride felt more bumpy than usual. It felt like every little bu…

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## [Checkup for a 2007 Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checkup-for-a-2007-honda-odyssey/148634)

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**Author:** [@Sandy38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandy38)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checkup-for-a-2007-honda-odyssey/148634 "2019-09-13T14:07:44Z")

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I just bought a 2007 from a private party where can I take it to get it reliably checked out for troubles. I know I should have checked before I bought it but it was way below my budget so I can do repairs if needed.

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## [2017 Mitsubishi Mirage - Where to get Brake Service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-mirage-where-to-get-brake-service/148583)

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**Author:** [@Michae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michae)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-mirage-where-to-get-brake-service/148583 "2019-09-13T13:40:16Z")

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need brakes for mitsubishi Mirage - where is the best place to take the car for repair - Mitsubishi dealership has very low rating

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## [2005 Toyota Highlander bucks during acceleration/deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-bucks-during-acceleration-deceleration/148651)

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**Author:** [@Ida37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ida37)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-bucks-during-acceleration-deceleration/148651 "2019-09-13T13:38:44Z")

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My car has begun “bucking” when I slow down or accelerate, as if someone has hit me from behind.

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## [2015 Mazda Mazda6 - Motor Revs/No Movement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda6-motor-revs-no-movement/148675)

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**Author:** [@Paulette45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paulette45)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda6-motor-revs-no-movement/148675 "2019-09-13T13:22:26Z")

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Pulled out from red light. Heard motor revving and realized that car was not moving. Put into park and then shifted back into drive. Car then drove normally.

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## [2018 Ford Explorer Sport - Apparent Catastrophic Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-explorer-sport-apparent-catastrophic-failure/148664)

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**Author:** [@Kozan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kozan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-explorer-sport-apparent-catastrophic-failure/148664 "2019-09-13T09:18:10Z")

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Sudden Big noise appeared inside machine during driving . Car became garbage now .

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## [Need help finding 2 new bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-2-new-bushings/148636)

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**Author:** [@Stephen\_Rice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen_Rice)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-2-new-bushings/148636 "2019-09-13T04:05:28Z")

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Hello I am trying to find the 2 bushings for the lower two bolts of the rear knuckle of my 2005 toyota celica gt. One of them being the cam toe adjust bolt. I had to cut the bolts off because they were completely seized …

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## [2012 Hyundai Sonata burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-burning-oil/148596)

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**Author:** [@Corinne\_Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corinne_Ford)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-burning-oil/148596 "2019-09-13T03:02:27Z")

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I have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata limited with 120,100 miles on it. When I took it in at 90k for an oil change, I was informed that my oil was very low. At my next change it was noted as low again and we decided to switch to …

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## [2013 Fiat 500 - Mileage Indicator Flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-mileage-indicator-flashing/148657)

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**Author:** [@AnitaAntoine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnitaAntoine)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-mileage-indicator-flashing/148657 "2019-09-13T02:58:43Z")

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The odometer is blinking on my car. What does that mean, and how do I stop it?

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## [Car trouble starting sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trouble-starting-sometimes/148572)

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**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trouble-starting-sometimes/148572 "2019-09-13T01:54:37Z")

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Hello, I have a 1998 Saturn SW1 with the SOHC engine. Sometimes the car refuses to start. The only way to start it is to depress the gas pedal. I replaced the battery and the starter when I first got it. I recently rep…

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## [2015 Toyota Camry - Unintended Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-unintended-acceleration/148643)

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**Author:** [@Susan06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan06)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-unintended-acceleration/148643 "2019-09-13T01:39:48Z")

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2015 Toyota Camry. unexpected sudden acceleration. Camry drove through closed garage door and finally stopped after crashing into my husband’s car. Will Toyota pay?

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## [98 Honda Civic Overheating, Mechanics have given me 3 different reasons?!?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-civic-overheating-mechanics-have-given-me-3-different-reasons/75438)

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**Author:** [@Teardownborders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teardownborders)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-civic-overheating-mechanics-have-given-me-3-different-reasons/75438 "2019-09-12T22:37:22Z")

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I have had my 1998 Honda Civic for about 5 years now... I bought it used. Occasionally I have noticed my oil levels have been low every 2 months or so. Oil is not being burned and doesn't leak. It hasn't affected perform…

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## [2016 RAM 3500 tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-3500-tire-wear/148614)

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**Author:** [@RandyAtchley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyAtchley)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-3500-tire-wear/148614 "2019-09-12T21:21:07Z")

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I’ve got a 2016 Ram 3500 dually. I have had to replace the front tires twice now since I bought it, the right front tire is wearing bald on the outside edge and the left front is wearing on the inside edge. Took it to my…

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## [Exhaust fumes entering through Altima's AC vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-fumes-entering-through-altimas-ac-vents/148628)

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**Author:** [@Fernandez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fernandez)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-fumes-entering-through-altimas-ac-vents/148628 "2019-09-12T20:36:45Z")

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I have a 2017 Nissan Altima Special Edition Law Enforcement, the exhaust fumes are coming through our AC vents and doors in our vehicle, the AC vents it can be on recycle or out air either way we have to ride in our vehi…

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## [2016 Chevy Volt Premier - Dead infotainment unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevy-volt-premier-dead-infotainment-unit/148469)

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**Author:** [@ryan.nix\_144156](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan.nix_144156)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevy-volt-premier-dead-infotainment-unit/148469 "2019-09-12T20:12:04Z")

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Has anyone had any experience with the Chevy Volt’s infotainment unit suddenly dying? Seems like a common problem. https://gm-volt.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-272225.html I have to say, I absolutely love this car, but…

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## [1996 Lincoln Town Car - speedometer stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-lincoln-town-car-speedometer-stops/148626)

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**Author:** [@DavidDuffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidDuffer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-lincoln-town-car-speedometer-stops/148626 "2019-09-12T19:17:25Z")

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speedometer stops sometimes you can tap on glass in dash and it will work not sure if correct??? What’s the fix and how??

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