# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2010 Nissan Murano - Flickering oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-murano-flickering-oil-light/194288)

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**Author:** [@JamesJames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesJames)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-murano-flickering-oil-light/194288 "2024-02-02T12:18:31Z")

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Red oil can light is flickering. What is that telling me?

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## [2010 Chevrolet Spark - Loss of power stumps usual mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-spark-loss-of-power-stumps-usual-mechanic/194292)

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**Author:** [@CJ09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJ09)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-spark-loss-of-power-stumps-usual-mechanic/194292 "2024-02-01T22:58:02Z")

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A friends car lost power coming off a motorway in Uk thinks 2 stp lights come on and garage cant find a fault and does anyone have any idea what could be cause of it? Many thanks. CJ

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## [Tire replacement advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement-advice/194238)

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**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement-advice/194238 "2024-02-01T19:48:46Z")

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I got a flat and it made the tire unrepairable. I could use advice on getting a replacement. I have been buying my tires from Discount Tires. But the closest store is 18 miles away. There is a Walmart much closer. W…

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## [2019 Subaru Forester - Mechanic is South Denver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-mechanic-is-south-denver/194298)

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**Author:** [@Elizabeth24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth24)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-mechanic-is-south-denver/194298 "2024-02-01T18:28:06Z")

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I am looking for a local mechanic to service my Subaru Forrester in South Denver CO/ Any recommendations?

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## [2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Oil leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-leaking/194286)

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**Author:** [@AlanForgete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanForgete)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-leaking/194286 "2024-02-01T00:59:32Z")

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Motor oil leaking from oil filter housing dripping to ground

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## [2005 Subaru Outback - Odd AWD warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-odd-awd-warning/194163)

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**Author:** [@subaruowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subaruowner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-odd-awd-warning/194163 "2024-02-01T00:06:38Z")

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my awd light comes on only after starting out. it seem ok until I let of the gas pedal or it shifts gears. Then the awd light comes on. All the fluids are good. Is there anything I should look for?

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## [Found these tech comments on walmart receipt can someone translate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-these-tech-comments-on-walmart-receipt-can-someone-translate/194282)

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**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-these-tech-comments-on-walmart-receipt-can-someone-translate/194282 "2024-01-31T23:38:16Z")

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COR10246 pg 72, oil leaks p.t.s with these comments i wasnt told anything at checkout??

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## [2010 Mercury Milan - Electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-electrical-problems/194280)

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**Author:** [@lawrencehelhoski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawrencehelhoski)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-electrical-problems/194280 "2024-01-31T23:00:53Z")

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electrical failure seems to lose power to engine dash lights start to flicker power steering which is an electric assist variety will not work after a little tinkering it comes back on and works normally i’ve replaced th…

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## [2017 Nissan Altima - I have codes to share](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-i-have-codes-to-share/194276)

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**Author:** [@Neil04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neil04)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-i-have-codes-to-share/194276 "2024-01-31T22:56:58Z")

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Po456, will not pass emissions test U1044 U1040 40284 Advise to replace vapor canister vent solenoid

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## [Lug Nut Socket Help, Looking for a Skinny 19 mm one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nut-socket-help-looking-for-a-skinny-19-mm-one/194168)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nut-socket-help-looking-for-a-skinny-19-mm-one/194168 "2024-01-31T20:55:32Z")

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Can someone please point me to a lug nut socket for this car that fits the stock rims on a 2014 Acura TSX? I think it’s similar rims to most Acura cars. I’m trying to find a lug nut socket for this car. Meaning a socket…

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## [2004 Ford Explorer- Bad transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-bad-transmission/194273)

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**Author:** [@Kwit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kwit)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-bad-transmission/194273 "2024-01-30T23:38:57Z")

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2004 ford explorer transmission problems

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## [2021 GMC Yukon - Fuel pump and shifting to neutral trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-gmc-yukon-fuel-pump-and-shifting-to-neutral-trouble/194265)

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**Author:** [@bhd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bhd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-gmc-yukon-fuel-pump-and-shifting-to-neutral-trouble/194265 "2024-01-30T22:15:31Z")

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anyone having problems with fuel pump module and stall situation with no possibility to put vehicle in neutral

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## [2018 Lexus GS 300 - Doesn't like the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-gs-300-doesnt-like-the-cold/194261)

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**Author:** [@AnnTyson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnTyson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-gs-300-doesnt-like-the-cold/194261 "2024-01-30T22:01:34Z")

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It will not turn on, when there are cold mornings.

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## [2025 Lincoln Zephyr - Won't start bad ECM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-lincoln-zephyr-wont-start-bad-ecm/194255)

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**Author:** [@CorryHaileycorry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CorryHaileycorry)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-lincoln-zephyr-wont-start-bad-ecm/194255 "2024-01-30T21:54:36Z")

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I have a 2006 zephyr it show the ecm was bad we changed the ecm and it still will not start

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## [What tire ideas in today's market for a passenger car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-tire-ideas-in-todays-market-for-a-passenger-car/194064)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 70\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-tire-ideas-in-todays-market-for-a-passenger-car/194064 "2024-01-30T18:31:25Z")

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I might need all 4 tires soon. I do not see many B3G1 offer anymore - even if there is, it is for highly priced tires. The tires seems to be Walmart tires from prior owner - it did 20k and still going - perhaps it does…

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## [2021 Hyundai Kona - Consumes oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-kona-consumes-oil/194245)

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**Author:** [@Robertpickett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robertpickett)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-kona-consumes-oil/194245 "2024-01-30T13:31:17Z")

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Same as above I have to put in 2 quarts to get it to its scheduled oil change

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## [2019 Kia Sorento - Leaking oil, but OK to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-leaking-oil-but-ok-to-drive/194257)

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**Author:** [@marianava](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marianava)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-leaking-oil-but-ok-to-drive/194257 "2024-01-29T21:06:23Z")

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My car is leaking some oil Kis advisor told me they dont have the part i can drive only thing i need made sure check the oil to no damage the engine what can i do on this case

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## [OBD I Corolla: curious exhaust smoke behavior during refueling from gas-can](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-i-corolla-curious-exhaust-smoke-behavior-during-refueling-from-gas-can/194243)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-i-corolla-curious-exhaust-smoke-behavior-during-refueling-from-gas-can/194243 "2024-01-28T21:04:15Z")

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During the time my Corolla was forced off the road, I would still idle the engine every once in a while to keep everything lubed and working. Over many months, eventually the tank would run low on gas, and I’d have to g…

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## [2014 BMW 428i - Toxic door handles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-428i-toxic-door-handles/194249)

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**Author:** [@JohnHughes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnHughes)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-428i-toxic-door-handles/194249 "2024-01-28T16:02:09Z")

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door handles that will melt, get sticky, feel toxic

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## [2007 Jeep Compass 2.4 4WD intermitent start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-2-4-4wd-intermitent-start/194236)

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**Author:** [@birdbrainxzx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdbrainxzx)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-2-4-4wd-intermitent-start/194236 "2024-01-27T20:50:12Z")

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Hey all, I’m trying to help my friend with his 07 Jeep compass. The problem is most of the time it’s no crank no start. We will get one click from the starter and that’s it. The battery is charged, jumping won’t help. O…

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## [Hungry VW Bug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hungry-vw-bug/194212)

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**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hungry-vw-bug/194212 "2024-01-27T13:47:02Z")

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## [Rubber Gasket Glue? To Keep Gasket From Shifting During Install](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-gasket-glue-to-keep-gasket-from-shifting-during-install/194231)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-gasket-glue-to-keep-gasket-from-shifting-during-install/194231 "2024-01-26T19:43:01Z")

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I’m doing replacing the gasket on my oil pan. I’ve done this before and found it extremely difficult to keep the gasket in place where I wanted while installing it. I saw on YouTube, some sort of glue that adheres the ru…

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## [Long tube headers and tune?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-tube-headers-and-tune/194235)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-tube-headers-and-tune/194235 "2024-01-26T12:29:12Z")

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I was about to have bbk 1-7/8 long tube headers and catted x pipe installed over the weekend to replace my stock headers, stock cats and aftermarket MBRP H pipe. currently my only mods are a JLT cold air intake an 93 tun…

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## [Filter screens that filter engine oil prior to it going to the variable valve timing oil control valves in a 2002 Toyota Sienna, 3.0 liter V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filter-screens-that-filter-engine-oil-prior-to-it-going-to-the-variable-valve-timing-oil-control-valves-in-a-2002-toyota-sienna-3-0-liter-v6/194233)

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**Author:** [@gargoyle52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gargoyle52)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filter-screens-that-filter-engine-oil-prior-to-it-going-to-the-variable-valve-timing-oil-control-valves-in-a-2002-toyota-sienna-3-0-liter-v6/194233 "2024-01-25T23:00:43Z")

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Advice on cleaning the filter screens that filter engine oil prior to it going to the variable valve timing oil control valves in a 2002 Toyota Sienna, 3.0 liter V6. Where are these screens? How should I clean them? Bett…

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## [1995 Volkswagen Eurovan - Rain stopped the van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volkswagen-eurovan-rain-stopped-the-van/194225)

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**Author:** [@Sage42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sage42)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volkswagen-eurovan-rain-stopped-the-van/194225 "2024-01-24T22:28:38Z")

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'95 Eurovan 5 cyl gas engine stalled in heavy rain. Still won’t start 3 days later.

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## [2014 Hyundai Equus - Is there a recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-is-there-a-recall/194220)

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**Author:** [@Tbird41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tbird41)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-is-there-a-recall/194220 "2024-01-24T02:32:37Z")

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Has Hyundai decided to recall the Equus due to leather lifting up on dashboard? It is a shame such a nice vehicle with this poor workmanship and this being one of Hyundai’s flagship cars.

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## [Is it possible to move a driver seat back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-move-a-driver-seat-back/194222)

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**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-move-a-driver-seat-back/194222 "2024-01-23T21:52:04Z")

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With my driver seat back all the way in my 2020 Outlander while I’m ok with it, I am wondering is it possible to move it back more by unbolting the seat and bolting it farther back or are seats bolted into only that one …

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## [Do I need to replace the timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-the-timing-belt/194206)

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**Author:** [@Shervan360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shervan360)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-the-timing-belt/194206 "2024-01-23T20:32:07Z")

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Hello, I bought my car 3.5 years ago. (But it is not a modern car. In our country, new cars are not modern. For example, Peugeot 405 and 206 are still produced here.) The car worked 10,000 km. Do I need to replace the…

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## [Mitsubishi 2020 Outlander battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-2020-outlander-battery-issues/194216)

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**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-2020-outlander-battery-issues/194216 "2024-01-23T18:12:53Z")

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Back about 2.5 weeks ago I purchased from a dealership as 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander ES with a little over 35,000 miles. After having it for a few days but not driving it as I work from home and we were in the beginning …

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## [2009 Buick Enclave blowing emission 2 fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-enclave-blowing-emission-2-fuse/193746)

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**Author:** [@hbyrncsgo\_187634](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hbyrncsgo_187634)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-enclave-blowing-emission-2-fuse/193746 "2024-01-22T23:29:04Z")

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recently bought a 2009 Enclave CXL AWD. I had to spend $4,500 fixing various engine issues such as timing chain + rack and pinion. Now, I’m facing 8 engine codes related to cooling fan relays and O2 sensor heating circui…

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