# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2015 Mazda Mazda6 - PCM update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda6-pcm-update/146067)

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**Author:** [@alprasz\_155757](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alprasz_155757)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda6-pcm-update/146067 "2019-08-06T00:43:33Z")

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I purchased a certified pre-owned Mazda 6 from a dealer. 1 month later the car needed to have its powertrain control module software updated. This should have been checked as part of the CPO program. Has anyone else e…

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## [Can repairing this dent and rust be DIY](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-repairing-this-dent-and-rust-be-diy/146045)

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**Author:** [@Will\_Liam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will_Liam)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-repairing-this-dent-and-rust-be-diy/146045 "2019-08-05T23:26:12Z")

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hey guys I have a Hyundai ioniq hybrid 2017. I damaged my door and quarter panel pretty bad back in March. I’ve been researching DIY repairs and it looks like a stud welder, bondo and paint is the way to go. what do y…

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## [Buick right strut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-right-strut/146070)

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**Author:** [@Cj\_Wimpenney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cj_Wimpenney)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-right-strut/146070 "2019-08-05T21:39:06Z")

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The right strut on my Buick lesabre is slightly bent inwards as a result of a recent accident, it’s barely noticeably bent but how pressing is this to repair? And what speeds should I stay under/stuff to avoid doing?

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## [1995 Ford F-150 - paint recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f-150-paint-recall/146072)

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**Author:** [@JOHN23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHN23)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f-150-paint-recall/146072 "2019-08-05T21:03:29Z")

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Did Ford recall 1995 F150 4x4 King Cabs for repainting? Mine shows what looks like turkey tracks all over. Had the top of the cab repainted 14 years back because a large slab of paint bubbled up. Also painted the hood…

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## [2017 GMC Terrain - air conditioner filter location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-air-conditioner-filter-location/146056)

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**Author:** [@MulchanRampersad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MulchanRampersad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-air-conditioner-filter-location/146056 "2019-08-05T19:56:22Z")

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Where can I find the Air Condition Filter?

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## [2002 Jeep Liberty Sport Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-sport-overheating/146028)

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**Author:** [@d.mcgrew2001\_155734](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d.mcgrew2001_155734)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-sport-overheating/146028 "2019-08-05T19:49:59Z")

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(I see the options to “Select a Vehicle Make” and “Select a Vehicle Model” but I am not getting a drop down option. This may not matter but I wanted to go ahead and write this to ensure that my post would not be removed …

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## [Spark Plugs or Confession is Good For The Soul](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-or-confession-is-good-for-the-soul/145903)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Jeff\_Hazelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul_Jeff_Hazelton)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-or-confession-is-good-for-the-soul/145903 "2019-08-05T19:40:44Z")

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So 100,000 plus miles and I’m finally getting around to replacing the spark plugs on my 2006 Tundra Dbl Cab 4.7ltr. Yeah, I’m an irresponsible vehicle owner… That being said, I found the number four spark plug to be bar…

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## [2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - rain getting inside the rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-rain-getting-inside-the-rear/146058)

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**Author:** [@Pearson46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pearson46)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-rain-getting-inside-the-rear/146058 "2019-08-05T19:39:57Z")

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rain come in either around the rear brake light or the window. However, the vehicle has a little overhang/visor over the window. I do not see how rain could get in there. It seems to come from the brake light, run the ch…

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## [95 Dodge Caravan will not stay running unless I warm up the engine to 25% first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-dodge-caravan-will-not-stay-running-unless-i-warm-up-the-engine-to-25-first/145898)

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**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-dodge-caravan-will-not-stay-running-unless-i-warm-up-the-engine-to-25-first/145898 "2019-08-05T16:26:28Z")

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I have a 95 Dodge Caravan with the 2.5L TBI engine. This van is really on its last leg, but I’d like to keep it running if possible while I look for a replacement vehicle with the features I want. It currently has abou…

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## [2009 Subaru Impreza rattles after startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-impreza-rattles-after-startup/145967)

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**Author:** [@Ada33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ada33)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-impreza-rattles-after-startup/145967 "2019-08-05T16:06:08Z")

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When I start the engine, I get this loud revving/rattling sound for a few minutes. This is a new occurrence and has never happened before. When I step on the gas, it occurs again at low speeds and goes away above 25 mph. …

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## [2012 BMW 328 - hard top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-bmw-328-hard-top/146024)

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**Author:** [@Alfredo54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alfredo54)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-bmw-328-hard-top/146024 "2019-08-05T15:35:46Z")

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So I left my convertible 328i bmw 2012 hard top open last night and it rain when I got up I was able to close it but it was acting up the next day I try it agai and now it won’t even flash the little light to the switch …

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## [2010 Buick Enclave - all sound is lost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-enclave-all-sound-is-lost/146044)

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**Author:** [@Lisa17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa17)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-enclave-all-sound-is-lost/146044 "2019-08-05T15:08:53Z")

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I have a 2010 Buick Enclave that just recently lost all sound. No directional sound, no radio, bluetooth etc. Sometimes I get this static sound from the speaker that comes on even when the car is not running. Hoping …

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## [1998 Lincoln Town Car - driving with ABS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-town-car-driving-with-abs-light/146034)

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**Author:** [@Brunetti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brunetti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-town-car-driving-with-abs-light/146034 "2019-08-05T13:35:27Z")

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Can the car be driven with the ABS and traction control light on?

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## [Misfires, spark plugs and sensors...oh my!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-spark-plugs-and-sensors-oh-my/145833)

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**Author:** [@Smb123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smb123)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-spark-plugs-and-sensors-oh-my/145833 "2019-08-05T13:33:32Z")

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I have a 2008 Chrysler Sebring 2.4 L. Runs sporadically crappy. I got it home after it wasn’t running well and hooked up a reader. It initially pointed to the cam sensor and then also got a code for crankshaft sensor ci…

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## [2011 Lincoln Navigator - Who's there?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-navigator-whos-there/145874)

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**Author:** [@SherylYonack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SherylYonack)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-navigator-whos-there/145874 "2019-08-05T13:02:43Z")

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I have a 2011 Lincoln Navigator. There’s an interminttent knocking noise coming from the dashboard and now there’s one coming from the inside back of the car. No one can seem to figure out what it is? Can you help?

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## [250cc foxico buggy wont go in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/250cc-foxico-buggy-wont-go-in-reverse/145861)

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**Author:** [@ndavisworth\_155640](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ndavisworth_155640)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/250cc-foxico-buggy-wont-go-in-reverse/145861 "2019-08-05T12:59:52Z")

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Hi my 250cc 2 seat foxico buggy wont go into reverse and neutral goes forward and so does drive still but sometimes doesnt go when in drive

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## [1995 Toyota T100 - repair receipt question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-t100-repair-receipt-question/145985)

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**Author:** [@Wagstaff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wagstaff)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-t100-repair-receipt-question/145985 "2019-08-05T12:51:45Z")

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What is a Drum-Scaqmd Bc - Toyota (00289-SCBRK-D)?

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## [Put diesel in the tank - what to do next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-diesel-in-the-tank-what-to-do-next/146019)

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**Author:** [@SergeantRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SergeantRick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-diesel-in-the-tank-what-to-do-next/146019 "2019-08-05T12:15:04Z")

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Put 3 gal diesel in 2006 Chevy 2500 gas engine - added 20 gal gas (32 gal. tank -with the added gas it was about 3/4 full) drove 40 mi.,shut it off ad ran two other short trips (2 mi. or so) next morning it was smoking.& …

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## [2016 Ford Fiesta seems not to get fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-seems-not-to-get-fuel/145999)

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**Author:** [@carl47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carl47)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-seems-not-to-get-fuel/145999 "2019-08-05T11:35:43Z")

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hi the car was bump and seem like it not getting fuel. those it have a fuel cut off swicth ? or it need to program

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## [1998 Toyota RAV4 - quits moving, motor still runs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-rav4-quits-moving-motor-still-runs/146017)

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**Author:** [@surapongprasertsaeng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/surapongprasertsaeng)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-rav4-quits-moving-motor-still-runs/146017 "2019-08-05T11:18:18Z")

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it run on forward and reward then it quit moving but motor still running. after turn the key off and starting back on ,it will go and back again.and quit moving even motor still running

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## [Oil on carpet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-carpet/145859)

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**Author:** [@elizabeth.robles13\_155593](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elizabeth.robles13_155593)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-carpet/145859 "2019-08-05T08:06:14Z")

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Does anyone know how to get cooking oil out of my carpet? I had about a liter of cooking oil that didn’t have the cap screwed on right, and it fell and the whole thing spilled. I had a mat and it soaked through the mat a…

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## [Jeep comander 5.7hemi oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-comander-5-7hemi-oil-consumption/134472)

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**Author:** [@Mateusz\_Godlewscy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mateusz_Godlewscy)\
**Replies:** 53\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-comander-5-7hemi-oil-consumption/134472 "2019-08-05T06:52:19Z")

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Hello.my name is matheo. From Poland. I wants buy comander engine 5.7 is nice car. Found and buy this car from canada. Car have a 140.000 miles and i have questions. My engine have mopara 5w20 mds oil. Oil fuel and mak…

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## [2007 Dodge Ram 1500 - Rough Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-rough-starting/144957)

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**Author:** [@MikeElder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeElder)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-rough-starting/144957 "2019-08-05T04:40:19Z")

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my problem of not starting, but engine turns over, and after several key switch on-off-on it starts and runs fine. but all of this begain after in tank fuel pump was replaced. almost as if multi key trys and fuel to moto…

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## [2014 Toyota Highlander - Injectors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-injectors/145726)

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**Author:** [@isaac55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isaac55)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-injectors/145726 "2019-08-05T02:36:52Z")

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I own a Toyota Fortuner, 2014 model. Engin check symbol and wheel tracking alert warning lights just came on. Somehow I encountered a reduced engine power and speed. Took the car to Barloworld Toyota Kuils River and wher…

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## [1990 Chevy G20 Van (5.7L V8) Automatic Transmission Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevy-g20-van-5-7l-v8-automatic-transmission-issue/146007)

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**Author:** [@dfree2016\_147530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dfree2016_147530)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevy-g20-van-5-7l-v8-automatic-transmission-issue/146007 "2019-08-05T01:26:08Z")

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I have gotten transmission services every 30,000 miles since I’ve owned this van, with the last one back in March. All of a sudden, the van will not go into 3rd gear. It goes in reverse, first, and second. But when its r…

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## [93 Chevy S10 6cyl 2.8L 2WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-chevy-s10-6cyl-2-8l-2wd/145983)

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**Author:** [@taertytsat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taertytsat)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-chevy-s10-6cyl-2-8l-2wd/145983 "2019-08-05T01:25:23Z")

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My spouse passed away so I need to learn how to keep up his truck. I’m inexperienced so I’m just going to apologize ahead of time. I’d like to start small so… The windows won’t stay on the track. I know how to remove the…

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## [04 Hyundai Tiburon tachometer and air/fuel ratio gauges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-tiburon-tachometer-and-air-fuel-ratio-gauges/146002)

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**Author:** [@drtimtim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drtimtim)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-tiburon-tachometer-and-air-fuel-ratio-gauges/146002 "2019-08-05T00:25:14Z")

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I’m trying to figure out how to hook up theses gauges and most online instructions talk about hooking up the separate wires to different locations but the gauges are only hooked up to a single plug. There is 5 wires that…

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## [Wobbly steering wheel and hard to turn front wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbly-steering-wheel-and-hard-to-turn-front-wheels/145923)

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**Author:** [@Shawn\_Knopp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn_Knopp)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbly-steering-wheel-and-hard-to-turn-front-wheels/145923 "2019-08-04T23:25:18Z")

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2004 Buick Lesabre Custom My front wheels are very hard to spin when the car is off the ground. There is also a bad wobble in the steering wheel when I’m going 50+. Could it be a transmission problem or a bad wheel bear…

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## [2018 Nissan Rogue - cracked windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-cracked-windshield/146003)

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**Author:** [@keiththomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keiththomas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-cracked-windshield/146003 "2019-08-04T22:10:39Z")

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Passenger side windshield cracked for no reason.

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## [2004 Mazda Mazda3 check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda3-check-engine-light/145996)

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**Author:** [@Peter04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter04)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda3-check-engine-light/145996 "2019-08-04T21:16:51Z")

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The check engine has lit up…i checked the fuel tank thing…its tight so nothing there…what else could it be ? it was fully serviced 1 month ago

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