# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2007 Nissan Xterra - Wont Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-xterra-wont-start/147329)

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**Author:** [@Gloria08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gloria08)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-xterra-wont-start/147329 "2019-08-24T04:18:19Z")

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Will not start valve body

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## [2006 Nissan Altima Loose Hose - Anyone know where this should be connected?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-loose-hose-anyone-know-where-this-should-be-connected/147335)

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**Author:** [@sarvesh.bathija\_156605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarvesh.bathija_156605)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-loose-hose-anyone-know-where-this-should-be-connected/147335 "2019-08-24T02:38:56Z")

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Found this loose hose just now. 2 pics with same hose. Anyone know how I can find out where this should be connected? Hose says TN 6102 (not sure if that even helps)

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## [Bled brakes for first time. Not sure it went so well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bled-brakes-for-first-time-not-sure-it-went-so-well/147228)

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**Author:** [@rnranimal\_155024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rnranimal_155024)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bled-brakes-for-first-time-not-sure-it-went-so-well/147228 "2019-08-24T01:26:36Z")

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2005 trailblazer - 80k miles. Recently bought and have been going through changing all the fluids as only the oil has ever been changed. Did the transfer case and both diffs which went fine. then it was time for the brak…

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## [2006 Nissan Altima misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-misfire/147225)

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**Author:** [@grandmasterengineering](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grandmasterengineering)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-misfire/147225 "2019-08-24T00:21:45Z")

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I have a 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 4 cylinder. It was not starting and I replaced the ignition coil packs, spark plugs, crankshaft position sensor and it did not start. I replaced the camshaft position sensor with a used on…

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## [My 2011 Nissan Altima Key fob works intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2011-nissan-altima-key-fob-works-intermittently/145243)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Lin\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter_Lin_1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2011-nissan-altima-key-fob-works-intermittently/145243 "2019-08-23T23:40:09Z")

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I have this strange issue with my 2011 Nissan Altima Key fob. It works intermittently. Here’s what I have tried: Replaced keyfob battery, twice. The same issue happens with my current key fob and the spare key fob. T…

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## [Reviving '86 D150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reviving-86-d150/146848)

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**Author:** [@Rlpritchard1\_156295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rlpritchard1_156295)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reviving-86-d150/146848 "2019-08-23T23:27:08Z")

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Hey all! My grandfather purchased a new, D-150 back in 1986 from a dealer. Growing up he said it would be mine when he passed away. Well, unfortunately it is now mine and im finally starting to get to making her run aga…

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## [Alternator is putting out 16.3 volts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-is-putting-out-16-3-volts/143015)

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**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-is-putting-out-16-3-volts/143015 "2019-08-23T23:09:07Z")

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I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix XR. I’ve been having a lot of issues with the battery light. Currently with a new alternator (not rebuilt) it seems to be putting out 16.3 volts. My dash looks really bright and my headligh…

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## [Intermittent Battery Light Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-battery-light-ford-explorer/147325)

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**Author:** [@cowgoesmoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cowgoesmoo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-battery-light-ford-explorer/147325 "2019-08-23T22:57:15Z")

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I’ve got a 2007 Ford Explorer. About a week ago I noticed that the red battery icon showed up. I hit the reset button for diagnostics/system check and got the “Check Charging System” message. OK, fine. Several minutes…

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## [2017 Hyundai Santa Fe - DRL Bulb Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-drl-bulb-out/147332)

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**Author:** [@HermanJenkins27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HermanJenkins27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-drl-bulb-out/147332 "2019-08-23T22:51:36Z")

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day time running light not workin

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## [2017 Ford Explorer - Paint Bubbling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-paint-bubbling/147147)

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**Author:** [@DanielMcCarty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielMcCarty)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-paint-bubbling/147147 "2019-08-23T22:07:28Z")

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rusting and paint bubbling under and on hood edges

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## [Adhesives for plastic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adhesives-for-plastic/146457)

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**Author:** [@Tunermanbrown9\_156041](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tunermanbrown9_156041)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adhesives-for-plastic/146457 "2019-08-23T21:52:43Z")

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My face of wife’s glove box on her 2013 SLK 250 has separated from the door. I am pretty handy (piano rebuilder) and it looks like it will reattach cleanly. Any recommendations for the best adhesive for this job? MTIA!

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## [99 Honda CRV Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-crv-transmission-issues/147102)

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**Author:** [@ANGELAMAYFIELDRN\_156450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ANGELAMAYFIELDRN_156450)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-crv-transmission-issues/147102 "2019-08-23T20:30:27Z")

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My 99 Honda CRV started to rev and the rpms would go up and hesitate to go into 3rd & 4th gear. So naturally I thought the tranny was slipping. Check engine light came on. Transmission fluid was then changed and cant…

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## [2012 Mazda Mazda3 - Animals Nesting Under Hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-animals-nesting-under-hood/147268)

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**Author:** [@karen58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karen58)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-animals-nesting-under-hood/147268 "2019-08-23T15:27:27Z")

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Hoe to keep animals from making a nest under the hood of your car

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## [2017 Subaru Forester - Tranny Whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-tranny-whine/147297)

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**Author:** [@Pat06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat06)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-tranny-whine/147297 "2019-08-23T15:09:22Z")

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I bought a 2017 Subaru Forester with 47,000 miles on it. When I test drove it, there were 3 people in the car all talking. Everything seemed fine but a few days later, driving alone without radio on, I heard a whine when…

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## [2015 RAM 2500 - Jerky Shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-2500-jerky-shifting/147309)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeThrash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeThrash)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-2500-jerky-shifting/147309 "2019-08-23T14:03:17Z")

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i have 2500 diesel with i6 transmission. when it shifts to high gear the whole truck jerks very hard. dealer can not find anything wrong. is this suppose to do this

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## [Excessive blue smoke coming out of Volvo V 70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-blue-smoke-coming-out-of-volvo-v-70/39966)

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**Author:** [@vexingvolvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vexingvolvo)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-blue-smoke-coming-out-of-volvo-v-70/39966 "2019-08-23T13:22:57Z")

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We own a 1998 Volvo V70 (AWD) with 145,000 miles. The breather box was recently replaced (because the mechanic suggested this should be done). I should mention that before this work was done, the car ran fine. Absolutely…

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## [P0440 uhg - 2003 Chevy cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0440-uhg-2003-chevy-cavalier/147244)

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**Author:** [@glowngrow\_156540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glowngrow_156540)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0440-uhg-2003-chevy-cavalier/147244 "2019-08-23T12:47:19Z")

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I have a 2003 Chevy cavalier. I’ve been having an evap system code. Got it to shut off for like a week then it came back. Replaced : gas cap, purge valve, vent valve, inspected hoses, leak check(vapor). Have not replaced…

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## [1996 Nissan Pickup floods at times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-pickup-floods-at-times/147252)

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**Author:** [@DannySibley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DannySibley)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-pickup-floods-at-times/147252 "2019-08-23T03:28:52Z")

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It floods sometimes when I try to start it an it is getting worse but sometimes it cranks good what could make it down that

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## [2016 Cadillac Escalade - Car Shaking At 30 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-car-shaking-at-30-mph/147281)

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**Author:** [@IvanJarrin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IvanJarrin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-car-shaking-at-30-mph/147281 "2019-08-23T03:27:19Z")

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At 30 mph Car shaking

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## [2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Rough Idle After Highway Run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-rough-idle-after-highway-run/147278)

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**Author:** [@Lou15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lou15)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-rough-idle-after-highway-run/147278 "2019-08-23T03:26:24Z")

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After running for a while (about 75 miles at normal speeds) the engine begins to idle very rough. I have to pump the gas pedal several times quickly to smooth it out but it returns. running at normal highway speeds it …

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## [2013 GMC Terrain - Transfer Case Went Bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-transfer-case-went-bad/147283)

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**Author:** [@Lashana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lashana)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-transfer-case-went-bad/147283 "2019-08-23T03:25:08Z")

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My transfer case went bad on my 2013 GMC Terrain SLE 2 that has 123,000 miles on it. When checking there are no fluid leaks and the seals are not damaged. The gears are badly damaged, however. They are in tiny little sha…

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## [2011 Kia Sorrento - Radio Cuts Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorrento-radio-cuts-out/147289)

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**Author:** [@PaulKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulKelly)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorrento-radio-cuts-out/147289 "2019-08-23T03:14:33Z")

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radio cuts out.cd works. how do i remove radio?

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## [2004 Dodge Durango 5.7l Hemi Limited AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-durango-5-7l-hemi-limited-awd/147294)

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**Author:** [@Shane\_Dixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shane_Dixon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-durango-5-7l-hemi-limited-awd/147294 "2019-08-23T02:53:58Z")

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So my Durango started displaying the Serv 4wd light on the dash and noticed it was locked in 4wd, I suspect the Tcase Shift Motor is the culprit. I jacked it up thinking how hard could this be, drop the front drive line,…

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## [Where is my Altima's PCV?@\*?!#](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-my-altimas-pcv/18187)

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**Author:** [@Death2PoorDesign](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Death2PoorDesign)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-my-altimas-pcv/18187 "2019-08-23T02:05:54Z")

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1999 Nissan Altima Need to change the PCV and cannot find it. Haynes shows me a diagram of the part, but not where it actually is. When I get under the intake ( why the heck do you put a routine item there I will nev…

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## [1995 Camaro fuel pressure issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-camaro-fuel-pressure-issue/146300)

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**Author:** [@VPR6\_155920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VPR6_155920)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-camaro-fuel-pressure-issue/146300 "2019-08-22T18:29:33Z")

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Hi everyone, first post here. I have an old 1995 Camaro, 3.4L V6 with about 170k. It was my first car, and I’m trying to fix it up. About a month ago I was driving it down the road a bit and back after finishing some …

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## [2007 Toyota Solara - How to Know if Timing Belt Replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-solara-how-to-know-if-timing-belt-replaced/147272)

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**Author:** [@Fred04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fred04)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-solara-how-to-know-if-timing-belt-replaced/147272 "2019-08-22T18:02:24Z")

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Just bought car with 214,000 miles on it. The previous owner does not know if the timing belt was replaced at the recommended 200,000 mark. Is there any way for me to know if it was replaced?

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## [Steering wheel question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-question/147260)

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**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-question/147260 "2019-08-22T17:52:13Z")

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I have a 2019 Ford Fiesta SE hatchback. For me being a “bigger guy” to get in and out easier I have to adjust the steering wheel and slide it all the way in. Then when I get it, I unlock it move it to where I am comfor…

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## [Replacing 2003 Nissan Altima handles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2003-nissan-altima-handles/120481)

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**Author:** [@rudy06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rudy06)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2003-nissan-altima-handles/120481 "2019-08-22T17:44:27Z")

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how do you replace door handels

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## [Why did my Camaro's engine fail?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-camaros-engine-fail/147188)

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**Author:** [@Dan04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan04)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-camaros-engine-fail/147188 "2019-08-22T17:12:30Z")

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2010 CamaroSS bought new. Engine Failure at just over 100K miles, it’s my wifes car and she drives it easy. Any suggestions?

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## [2018 Chevrolet Impala - poor illumination by headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-impala-poor-illumination-by-headlights/147186)

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**Author:** [@Hartnold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hartnold)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-impala-poor-illumination-by-headlights/147186 "2019-08-22T17:03:58Z")

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i just bought a 2018 chev impala the headlamps illumination is so poor i can only drive in daylight please is there a fix or should i dump it before i have an accident ?

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