# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=536

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## [2018 Chevrolet 1500 - Front End Shake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-1500-front-end-shake/147540)

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**Author:** [@EricDotterbock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricDotterbock)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-1500-front-end-shake/147540 "2019-08-28T00:52:09Z")

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I have a front-end shake in my 2018 Chevy Silverado 4 X 4. 2 dealers have looked at it and said nothing is wrong. Goodyear tire said look at the front differential. What should I be looking for.

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## [Compatible Calipers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compatible-calipers/147640)

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**Author:** [@Andy\_Linaman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy_Linaman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compatible-calipers/147640 "2019-08-27T23:55:36Z")

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Is a 1994-95 Chevy 1500 front brake caliper and/or rotor compatible with a 2000-01 GMC Yukon front brake caliper and/or rotor

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## [Can you spot the bodywork?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-spot-the-bodywork/147402)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-spot-the-bodywork/147402 "2019-08-27T23:11:04Z")

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It’s very subtle, but if you have a trained eye, you might be able to spot the expertly-done bodywork. :stuck\_out\_tongue\_winking\_eye:

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## [2008 Subaru Legacy stalls after deceleration / when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-legacy-stalls-after-deceleration-when-idling/147561)

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**Author:** [@mbolton2001\_156733](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mbolton2001_156733)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-legacy-stalls-after-deceleration-when-idling/147561 "2019-08-27T23:02:00Z")

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I own a 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5i sedan. It is a 5 speed manual. Whenever I bring my car to a stop and take it out of gear the engine stalls. The check engine light is on, and when I got the code read I was told that it wa…

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## [2006 Toyota 4Runner honks after rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-4runner-honks-after-rain/147592)

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**Author:** [@Cannon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cannon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-4runner-honks-after-rain/147592 "2019-08-27T14:19:18Z")

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My 2006 Toyota 4Runner randomly honks a day or so after torrential rain. It has had water trapped in the body before and that has sense been cleaned out a long time ago. Thinking it is the horn relay but would appreciat…

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## [2003 Caravan, No Crank No Start, help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-caravan-no-crank-no-start-help-please/147582)

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**Author:** [@dereid49\_154679](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dereid49_154679)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-caravan-no-crank-no-start-help-please/147582 "2019-08-27T22:20:31Z")

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The Van is a SE 3.3l v6 flex 140k. I’m having a problem with no cranking. It does not have an alarm or a chip key system. I ran out of fuel the gauge showed 1/4 full. I had the fuel pump and filter replaced. The van star…

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## [2015 Chrysler Town & Country - Spots on Windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-town-country-spots-on-windshield/147614)

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**Author:** [@MarjorieCybulski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarjorieCybulski)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-town-country-spots-on-windshield/147614 "2019-08-27T22:06:59Z")

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When driving the car and wearing sunglasses, I see polka dots in the driver’s window, passenger next to driver’s window, sometimes the front windshield and the back windshield. I got my eyes checked and new glasses, and…

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## [Head gasket sealers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-sealers/59963)

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**Author:** [@lost\_punk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lost_punk)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-sealers/59963 "2019-08-27T02:26:34Z")

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I need a new head gasket on my minivan(ford freestar V6) i can't afford to pay a shop to do it right now. are there any head gasket sealers and i can use? i have exhaust gasses being pushed into the coolant and air…

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## [1996 Honda Civic Sdn - R134 Freon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-civic-sdn-r134-freon/147585)

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**Author:** [@DanCoulter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanCoulter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-civic-sdn-r134-freon/147585 "2019-08-27T18:03:26Z")

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How will the upcoming ban on Freon affect the air conditioner in a 1996 Honda Civic - if the AC ever needs repair?

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## [2015 Cadillac SRX - Liftgate Wont Open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-srx-liftgate-wont-open/147608)

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**Author:** [@linda09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/linda09)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-srx-liftgate-wont-open/147608 "2019-08-27T17:21:52Z")

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my liftgate will not open.

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## [1990 Mitsubishi Montero - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mitsubishi-montero-cel/147603)

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**Author:** [@DaryllBrose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaryllBrose)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mitsubishi-montero-cel/147603 "2019-08-27T16:04:33Z")

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1990 Montero with about 225000 miles. Driven about 1500 mi yearly. for past 10 years. Oxygen sensor replaced about 7 yrs ago. About 2 yrs ago check engine light started coming on after driving about 10 miles. (I know - w…

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## [2008 Ford Escape - Gas Cap/CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-gas-cap-cel/147599)

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**Author:** [@Eddie26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eddie26)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-gas-cap-cel/147599 "2019-08-27T15:53:25Z")

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Gas Cap light on and then the check engine light comes on. I tighten the gas cap and the gas cap light goes off, but engine light stays on. I take the vehicle to a professional mechanic and he runs diagnostic, and tur…

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## [2008 Chevrolet HHR misfire problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-misfire-problem/147588)

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**Author:** [@LarryHebertJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryHebertJr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-misfire-problem/147588 "2019-08-27T15:52:01Z")

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number 1 cylinder misfire problem, changed coil,spark plug, fuel injector and check wiring and still getting same code and run rough when engine warms up!

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## [2013 Volkswagen CC - Low Oil Pressure Alert](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-cc-low-oil-pressure-alert/147570)

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**Author:** [@CarlosLanca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlosLanca)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-cc-low-oil-pressure-alert/147570 "2019-08-27T14:58:01Z")

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I have a VW CC of 2013 with 68000 miles. So far never had problems. Oil change and filters change every 5000 miles. Today I got twice an alert on my dashboard: Oil pressure. Engine off !! what could be the problem?…

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## [2017 Jeep Renegade Bluetooth cuts out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-bluetooth-cuts-out/147596)

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**Author:** [@delvecchio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/delvecchio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-bluetooth-cuts-out/147596 "2019-08-27T14:34:53Z")

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Bluetooth keeps cutting out on the 5.0/RA2 radio. Is there a easy fix to that.

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## [Control arms?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arms/147403)

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**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arms/147403 "2019-08-27T13:02:52Z")

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What are lower control arms? A repair shop just said I need new ones on my 2006 Toyota Corolla CE and quoted me $1,200 to replace them. Is that a fair price? I didn’t even bring it into the shop for that. I brought it in…

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## [2004 Toyota Highlander - trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-highlander-trouble-starting/147431)

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**Author:** [@GregBrowning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregBrowning)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-highlander-trouble-starting/147431 "2019-08-27T11:40:49Z")

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Car would not start as it normally does, seemed like a possible dead battery. I shook the shifter back and forth and vehicle started. Noticed that the clock had set itself to 1 o clock, i reset clock to proper time. I s…

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## [2007 Honda Odyssey - Transmission Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-transmission-shakes/147465)

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**Author:** [@Lisa04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa04)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-transmission-shakes/147465 "2019-08-27T03:39:19Z")

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Transmission shakes above 50mph mostly upon acceleration.

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## [1995 Honda Odyssey - leaking brake fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-odyssey-leaking-brake-fluid/147523)

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**Author:** [@Koonlan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Koonlan)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-odyssey-leaking-brake-fluid/147523 "2019-08-27T03:23:45Z")

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My local mechanic told me that my ABS module is leaking brake fluid and that it is no longer safe to drive. My husband has been adding brake fluid regularly as needed. Is it alright to use the car around town if my hus…

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## [2006 Nissan Altima V6 Random Misfire and High Fuel Trim - Big headache! Will buy beer! :)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-v6-random-misfire-and-high-fuel-trim-big-headache-will-buy-beer/147334)

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**Author:** [@sarvesh.bathija\_156605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarvesh.bathija_156605)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-v6-random-misfire-and-high-fuel-trim-big-headache-will-buy-beer/147334 "2019-08-27T02:54:09Z")

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Ok - I recently got the random misfire and have basically tried everything and no luck! I also have high Fuel trim in only Bank 1 but no code for it is coming up. Current issue: Random Misfire P300 High Short Term Fue…

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## [2001 Dodge Dakota passenger windows not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-passenger-windows-not-working/147565)

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**Author:** [@Kamunn7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kamunn7)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-passenger-windows-not-working/147565 "2019-08-27T02:58:24Z")

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Im having an issue with my 01 Dakota. The passenger and rear drivers and passenger side windows do not work when my passengers try to control them, but they work from my driver’s door (no the lock is not on). Has anyone …

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## [2018 Chrysler 200 oil pressure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-200-oil-pressure-light/147369)

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**Author:** [@dvald1230\_156625](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dvald1230_156625)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-200-oil-pressure-light/147369 "2019-08-27T02:52:06Z")

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Engine consumes oil at 1 qt. Per 1000 miles. I know Chrysler puts out a bulletin saying that 1qt per 1000 miles is normal. But, my issue is that the low oil light never comes on? When the low oil light came on (momentari…

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## [Ford Explorer - carbon monoxide leaking in through vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-carbon-monoxide-leaking-in-through-vents/129966)

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**Author:** [@RobertAmburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertAmburn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-carbon-monoxide-leaking-in-through-vents/129966 "2019-08-27T00:43:03Z")

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Ford Explorer 2015 has caused my stepson to passout while driving in city mild traffic. tests show reading at tailpipe to be 3 and at the interior air vents to alarm at 35. This appears very dangerous what is being don…

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## [Unfamiliar problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unfamiliar-problem/147337)

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**Author:** [@Eric\_Starlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric_Starlin)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unfamiliar-problem/147337 "2019-08-26T23:01:48Z")

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I am unfamiliar with the name of the part I am dealing with, so I’ll describe it. However, I believe it is called the union bolt. Basically it’s the bolt my oil filter screws on to. Doing my first oil change on a recentl…

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## [What could cause both upstream sensors to NOT fluctuate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-cause-both-upstream-sensors-to-not-fluctuate/147404)

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**Author:** [@sarvesh.bathija\_156605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarvesh.bathija_156605)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-cause-both-upstream-sensors-to-not-fluctuate/147404 "2019-08-26T22:57:44Z")

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I’m noticing my Bank 1 upstream sensor voltage is holding steady at about .3 V and my bank 2 to hold steady at around .6-.7V. No fluctuating at all in both. What are typical reasons for this?

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## [Shifting sand?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-sand/468)

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**Author:** [@Veegee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Veegee)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-sand/468 "2019-08-26T22:55:10Z")

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My 2003 Toyota Corolla, used, is making a noise like sliding sand from the left to the right of the dashboard when I make a left hand turn and the air conditioning is on... what could this noise be?

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## [2016 Nissan Altima - CVT Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-cvt-problem/145681)

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**Author:** [@ConnieG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConnieG)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-cvt-problem/145681 "2019-08-26T22:43:39Z")

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My transmission in my 2016 nissan altima with 79,000 miles is having issues as well. It will not accelerate at times more than 35 to 45mph, i cant tke it on the freeway for fear that it will not move or the RPM’s will Re…

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## [2006 Lincoln Town Car timing chain maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-town-car-timing-chain-maintenance/147411)

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**Author:** [@Beverly18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beverly18)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-town-car-timing-chain-maintenance/147411 "2019-08-26T22:22:53Z")

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My husband bought this car and is now in a Alzheimer’s facility and can’t help me. The car has 129235 miles, runs great, but has never had the timing belt replaced. I plan to drive this car until my sons take the keys …

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## [2005 Ford Ranger - Occasional Rough/No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-ranger-occasional-rough-no-start/147558)

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**Author:** [@LarryBateman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryBateman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-ranger-occasional-rough-no-start/147558 "2019-08-26T21:42:44Z")

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Dear Car Talk, I have a 2005 Ford Ranger pickup with 53,000 mile. Every now and then, the truck will start but runs rough like it’s hitting on 2 cylinders. Then it cuts off after 2-3 seconds. The truck will not start eve…

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## [1998 Ford Taurus - Can’t Get Fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-taurus-can-t-get-fire/147550)

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**Author:** [@Justinwilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justinwilson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-taurus-can-t-get-fire/147550 "2019-08-26T19:08:33Z")

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Can’t get fire it’s not pressure or a relay or sensor

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