# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2002 Ford Mustang - Engine Swap Woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-mustang-engine-swap-woes/147051)

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**Author:** [@MichaelGonzales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelGonzales)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-mustang-engine-swap-woes/147051 "2019-08-21T02:43:16Z")

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Okay I have a 2002 Mustang with a 3.8 I pulled out a 3.8 and put it in a 5.0 from a 94 Mustang everything matched up and it was all interchangeable the problem I’m having is there’s no pulse to the injector or the distri…

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## [Blind hole bolt issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blind-hole-bolt-issue/147134)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blind-hole-bolt-issue/147134 "2019-08-21T01:09:05Z")

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saturn vue 3.0 v6 has typical upper intake plenum. it is basically a large alum box with a lid that has tuned runners inside. the box bolts down to the lower intake between the heads. there are 5 bolts that hold it down.…

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## [2008 GMC Acadia - Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-overheating/147175)

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**Author:** [@lacota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lacota)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-overheating/147175 "2019-08-20T23:18:57Z")

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why is my car steel overheating after I replaced water pump, radiator, thermostat housing assembly, and fan assembly

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## [2013 Honda CR-V - Major Buffeting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-major-buffeting/147180)

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**Author:** [@Shelah1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelah1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-major-buffeting/147180 "2019-08-20T23:03:14Z")

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Can’t stand not being able to open the back windows without losing an ear drum. Will window deflectors help a lot, a little or not really? Or is there another solution not involving the moonroof? 2013 Honda Cr-V Exl T…

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## [Automatic Transmission filter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-filter-replacement/147171)

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**Author:** [@zhartconcepts\_156491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zhartconcepts_156491)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-filter-replacement/147171 "2019-08-20T22:10:53Z")

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Hi all, I drive a 2007 Mazda 6S V6 3.0 with a 6 speed automatic transmission. I would like to change the fluid on this transmission and I am wondering if these cars come with a transmission filter that needs to be repla…

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## [2017 Ford Mustang - what's this rubber strip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-mustang-whats-this-rubber-strip/147138)

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**Author:** [@Doug01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug01)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-mustang-whats-this-rubber-strip/147138 "2019-08-20T20:56:42Z")

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Purchased a new 2017 Ford Mustang in August 2017. A couple months after the purchase, I was traveling down the interstate and began hearing a slight ticking noise that sounded as if it were coming from the front driver’…

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## [Honda Element / Cuts out to dead stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-cuts-out-to-dead-stop/147155)

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**Author:** [@ed\_156478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ed_156478)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-cuts-out-to-dead-stop/147155 "2019-08-20T20:48:12Z")

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I have a 2007 Honda Element. It “cuts out” randomly. From driving - to a dead stop. After stopping, it acts as though it has a dead battery (barely cranks) though the accessories continue to work. The first time I was o…

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## [2011 Volkswagen Jetta - Throwing Misfire Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-throwing-misfire-codes/147166)

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**Author:** [@PrashantRaghava](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PrashantRaghava)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-throwing-misfire-codes/147166 "2019-08-20T20:12:41Z")

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I am getting following Engine Codes: P0304, P0301, P0300 and P0351.

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## [2017 hyundai tucson noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-noise/147126)

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**Author:** [@rye131\_156465](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rye131_156465)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-noise/147126 "2019-08-20T19:33:42Z")

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hi everyone i have a 2017 hyundai tucson with 44000km. There is a noise on start up for about 15 secs that sounds horrible till it warms up. Then once it warms up it dies right down. I uploaded a video to youtube ill le…

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## [2004 Cadillac SRX - Power Steering Broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-srx-power-steering-broke/147154)

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**Author:** [@doviportnoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doviportnoy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-srx-power-steering-broke/147154 "2019-08-20T19:08:09Z")

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my cars power steering broke i was searching online for a video on how to fix and couldnt find anyu for my gen srx any ideas?

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## [2004 Chevrolet Corvette goes dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-corvette-goes-dead/137109)

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**Author:** [@FRED47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FRED47)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-corvette-goes-dead/137109 "2019-08-20T17:27:51Z")

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turn ignition key on everything lights up as it should turn key to activate starter and everything goes dead

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## [Cushion for you knee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cushion-for-you-knee/147140)

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**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cushion-for-you-knee/147140 "2019-08-20T17:01:30Z")

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I just purchased a 2019 Ford Fiesta SE hatchback and where the AC console is kinda rubs on my leg around near my knee cap when I am driving. It’s nothing huge, but I was thinking about putting a piece of foam on that as…

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## [2002 Chevrolet S-10 - A Couple Electrical Gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-s-10-a-couple-electrical-gremlins/147049)

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**Author:** [@DavidA.Peat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidA.Peat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-s-10-a-couple-electrical-gremlins/147049 "2019-08-20T16:07:31Z")

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I love my Chevy S-10 pickup. It’s a 2002 with the oversized 6 cylinder engine and 107,000 miles on it. No problem with the engine, but the truck does have a couple of eccentricities. The windshield wipers have a mind …

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## [2017 RAM 1500 - thump and jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-1500-thump-and-jump/120982)

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**Author:** [@Ellis51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ellis51)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-1500-thump-and-jump/120982 "2019-08-20T14:25:53Z")

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I have 2017 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi 8 speed tranny, Lone Star Silver edition. When braking coming to a stop, there is thump and the truck feels as though it jumps forward a little. This happens every time I’m stopping the truc…

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## [2007 Mazda 3 falling out of drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-3-falling-out-of-drive/147129)

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**Author:** [@brian.kelley\_156467](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brian.kelley_156467)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-3-falling-out-of-drive/147129 "2019-08-20T14:25:52Z")

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The problem is that when it is in Drive, it will “fall out of gear”. I put that in quotes because it is still in drive, but it was shift up to a higher gear if i don’t physically pull the gear selector knob back. For exa…

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## [2005 Mazda 3 Gear Selector Wont Fall into Position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-3-gear-selector-wont-fall-into-position/90261)

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**Author:** [@fackert18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fackert18)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-3-gear-selector-wont-fall-into-position/90261 "2019-08-20T13:42:46Z")

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The gear selector on my 2005 Mazda 3 with automatic transmission is difficult to move between P, R, N, and D positions. It does not "click" or fall into position like it used to. It has gradually gotten worse. When the c…

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## [2006 Volkswagen Jetta - No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-jetta-no-start/147121)

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**Author:** [@JoseA.GameroJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoseA.GameroJ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-jetta-no-start/147121 "2019-08-20T13:25:45Z")

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The car doesn’t start first we check the set betwen car end key, but my friend using his own scacer/computer told me that my main problem is a sensor that control and indicarte Wick transmisión point are conect , and be…

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## [2007 Lexus ES 350 - No Power to 1,5,6 Coils](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-es-350-no-power-to-1-5-6-coils/147114)

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**Author:** [@Gordon49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gordon49)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-es-350-no-power-to-1-5-6-coils/147114 "2019-08-20T13:11:51Z")

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No power to 1, 5, 6, Coils.

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## [2007 Chevrolet Avalanche airbag recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-avalanche-airbag-recall/147058)

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**Author:** [@AlWeidner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlWeidner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-avalanche-airbag-recall/147058 "2019-08-20T13:03:18Z")

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I own a '07 Chevy Avalanche (My favorite vehicle ever!). It is involved in the airbag recall but is under a “remedy not yet available” status. Should I pull the airbag fuses? Thanks.

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## [Not sure where to post this butt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-where-to-post-this-butt/146952)

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**Author:** [@Novice22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Novice22)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-where-to-post-this-butt/146952 "2019-08-20T11:25:44Z")

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So this happened last night a block from my place. I drove back and when I checked it this morning the thing poking into my tire was gone. I can only presume this thing was some kind of fastener for construction. Doe…

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## [2006 Chrysler Pacifica - Jump in First Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pacifica-jump-in-first-gear/147095)

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**Author:** [@Louis33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louis33)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 9:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pacifica-jump-in-first-gear/147095 "2019-08-20T09:21:47Z")

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2006chrystlerpacifica Jump in first gear Car well maintained Automatic

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## [1999 Buick LeSabre - Bad MAF sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-bad-maf-sensor/147047)

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**Author:** [@Norman05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norman05)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-bad-maf-sensor/147047 "2019-08-20T09:00:17Z")

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Car starts & runs fine, then the next time you want to start it, it won’t start. By pulling the mass air flow sensor wire off the sensor, the engine will start, & run fine, has great power. Then maybe the next time you…

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## [2000 Saturn SL - Door Locks Continuously Operate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sl-door-locks-continuously-operate/147090)

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**Author:** [@Mark53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark53)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sl-door-locks-continuously-operate/147090 "2019-08-20T03:07:03Z")

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Door locks start chattering and drains the battery

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## [2016 Ford Explorer - engine running hotter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-engine-running-hotter/147079)

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**Author:** [@RobPinto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobPinto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-engine-running-hotter/147079 "2019-08-20T02:41:50Z")

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I think the Grill shutters are getting stuck in the closed position making engine run hotter than normal but not getting any error indicators on Dash. Just the top grill set not the bottom. Is there an easy way to test…

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## [Ask Someone: 2011 Toyota Camry #1566264746](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2011-toyota-camry-1566264746/147112)

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**Author:** [@charlsraj\_156454](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlsraj_156454)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2011-toyota-camry-1566264746/147112 "2019-08-20T02:37:40Z")

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There is noise from AC Compressor. AC is working perfectly fine. Toyota recommends to replace AC Compressor for $ 1400. (Compressor 850 and labor 550). Is it advisable to ride the car with this noise? Will it cause an…

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## [2010 Buick LaCrosse - Timing Chain Replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-timing-chain-replacement/147092)

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**Author:** [@russell42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russell42)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-timing-chain-replacement/147092 "2019-08-20T02:36:36Z")

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I was just informed my Buick Lacrosse 2010 CXL needs new timing chains. Given it is older, but it only has 80,000 miles on it. When I asked the mechanic why they would go, he said time. So I am wondering if I really need…

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## [2000 Honda Civic won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-wont-start/147068)

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**Author:** [@jd24flores\_156429](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jd24flores_156429)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-wont-start/147068 "2019-08-20T02:25:31Z")

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I have a 2000 Honda Civic coupe. Car will not turn on or click at all. I tried jump starting it. But car will not receive anything. Help me!

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## [Honda Accord 1997 lx 2.2 vacuum routing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-1997-lx-2-2-vacuum-routing/147076)

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**Author:** [@Cristram19\_148770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cristram19_148770)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-1997-lx-2-2-vacuum-routing/147076 "2019-08-20T00:51:57Z")

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I am having trouble finding my vacuum line that goes to the INTAKE AIR RESONATOR (IAR) CHECK VALVE, |INTAKE AIR RESONATOR (IAR) VACUUM TANK, IINTAKE AIR RESONATOR (IAR) CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE and The |INTAKE AIR RESONAT…

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## [1952 Ford F100 - Fuel Injector Cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1952-ford-f100-fuel-injector-cleaner/147108)

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**Author:** [@KyleeMetzger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KyleeMetzger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1952-ford-f100-fuel-injector-cleaner/147108 "2019-08-20T00:34:41Z")

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Can I put fuel injector cleaner in a 1952 ford F-1 truck ?? Yes you read right 1952

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## [2012 Subaru Outback -New Tires - 1 or 4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-new-tires-1-or-4/146641)

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**Author:** [@Scott28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott28)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-new-tires-1-or-4/146641 "2019-08-19T23:12:38Z")

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I blew out a tire and need to replace it. I replaced all four tires 2.5 years ago, so I’m assuming I have half life left on the remaining treads (6/32). Subaru recommends replacing all four tires to keep within 2/32 tre…

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