# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2003 Isuzu Rodeo - Hard starting when warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-isuzu-rodeo-hard-starting-when-warmed-up/145537)

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**Author:** [@DavidShepherd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidShepherd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-isuzu-rodeo-hard-starting-when-warmed-up/145537 "2019-07-29T23:56:23Z")

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I have an 03 Rodeo with a fuel injected v6. It has 49,000 miles, idles and runs excellent. when first starting the vehicle, it starts right up, no matter what the weather is. The problem is when it gets warmed up it gets…

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## [2016 Hyundai Elantra - Battery won't last the night](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-battery-wont-last-the-night/145541)

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**Author:** [@sam04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam04)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-battery-wont-last-the-night/145541 "2019-07-29T23:24:33Z")

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battery not holding charge over night

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## [2015 Dodge Challenger - The force is strong in this one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-challenger-the-force-is-strong-in-this-one/145522)

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**Author:** [@KATHYWILLIAMS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KATHYWILLIAMS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-challenger-the-force-is-strong-in-this-one/145522 "2019-07-29T20:01:44Z")

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star wars is randomly and loudly playing unsolicited. HOW DO I STOP IT!!! TRIED RESETING THE RADIO, CALLED UCONNECT. DISCONNECTED THE BATTTERY…ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS.

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## [Humming/Whiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-whiring/142029)

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**Author:** [@cwalker5296\_153146](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwalker5296_153146)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-whiring/142029 "2019-07-29T19:41:02Z")

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2016 Hyundai Accent SE 1.6L 4cyl with 72,000 miles. 5 days ago, I removed the old battery to exchange it as it was dead, and didn’t get back to installing the new one until two days ago, so the battery terminals were un…

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## [Sure Grip Featherlite Electronic LFA or Veigel Electronic LFA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sure-grip-featherlite-electronic-lfa-or-veigel-electronic-lfa/141010)

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**Author:** [@Rick-Woodbury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick-Woodbury)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sure-grip-featherlite-electronic-lfa-or-veigel-electronic-lfa/141010 "2019-07-29T19:01:19Z")

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Has anyone had one of these two models of electronic left sided gas pedals installed in their vehicle? 1. Sure Grip Featherlite or 2. Veigel electronic left sided gas pedal. If yes, please give pros and cons of either on…

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## [2010 Chrysler Town & Country - Crazy operation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-crazy-operation/145462)

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**Author:** [@CharlesAlford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesAlford)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-crazy-operation/145462 "2019-07-29T18:28:55Z")

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2010 Town and Country. Gauges go crazy, vechile shuts off by itself and turns back on by itself.

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## [2008 Toyota Solara - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-solara-ac-issue/145492)

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**Author:** [@Glimme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glimme)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-solara-ac-issue/145492 "2019-07-29T18:26:52Z")

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When a drive my car in town where I am going slow (25 mph etc) it makes a wiring sound only when the air conditioner is running yet the air works to keep the car cool. I was told to put it on a machine to check it out w…

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## [2004 Volvo XC90 - Dies when stopped - Could it be](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-xc90-dies-when-stopped-could-it-be/145516)

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**Author:** [@Allie39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allie39)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-xc90-dies-when-stopped-could-it-be/145516 "2019-07-29T18:25:10Z")

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Increasingly often, when I come to a stop my car engine dies. Could it be as simple as a fuel filter?

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## [2015 Toyota 4Runner - Too many brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-4runner-too-many-brakes/145518)

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**Author:** [@wayne36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne36)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-4runner-too-many-brakes/145518 "2019-07-29T18:04:37Z")

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had bought 2015toyota 4 runner in 2018 with 20,000 mile now I’m at 50,000 miles and going for the third brake job something is wrong here. in fact had my brakes done in May and needs it again two months later ……shakes w…

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## [A2014 Honda Pilot - Everything open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a2014-honda-pilot-everything-open/145471)

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**Author:** [@BennyRhoads](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BennyRhoads)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a2014-honda-pilot-everything-open/145471 "2019-07-29T17:39:32Z")

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While having the Pilot parked and locked, we return to the vehicle to find all of the windows down and the moonroof open all the way. The doors are still locked and the hatch is locked in place. This has happened about…

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## [2013 Volkswagen CC - EPC light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-cc-epc-light/145468)

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**Author:** [@pandey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pandey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-cc-epc-light/145468 "2019-07-28T21:57:40Z")

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After EPC light came on and stayed, car is idling very rough and doesn’t have the power as before. At higher engine revs it seems to be okay. Since then I’m not driving anymore and getting it ready for a good mechanic in…

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## [Bad top strut mounts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-top-strut-mounts/145504)

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**Author:** [@Hoodler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoodler)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-top-strut-mounts/145504 "2019-07-29T16:44:46Z")

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Trying to change front struts on my 08 tucson , top mounts are gone so when I try to jack up vehicle wheel stays on ground, is there a way I can keep strut in place while I jack up vehicle to get tire off ?

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## [2019 Kia Sportage - Vibrates, loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sportage-vibrates-loses-power/145507)

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**Author:** [@AliVandenbroek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AliVandenbroek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sportage-vibrates-loses-power/145507 "2019-07-29T16:29:08Z")

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I have a 1 year old Kia Sportage that seems to vibrate and lose power at around 1200 rpm and 40 mph (and general range) especially on a grade. It seems to do the same thing at 2000 rpm at 70mph and won’t speed up despi…

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## [Help - conflicting opinions on car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-conflicting-opinions-on-car/145465)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Ki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_Ki)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-conflicting-opinions-on-car/145465 "2019-07-29T15:19:59Z")

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I have a 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid and had a BMW mechanic do re-manufacturing work on my transmission a few months ago. Now about 50% of the time I am driving the display will read “Drivetrain Cannot be Restarted” and the ai…

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## [1996 Toyota Corolla - engine oil grading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-corolla-engine-oil-grading/145384)

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**Author:** [@shahzaib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shahzaib)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-corolla-engine-oil-grading/145384 "2019-07-29T15:18:34Z")

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i want to know engine oil grading for toyota 2E carburated 1300cc .

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## [2014 Chevrolet Impala - Grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-grinds/145460)

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**Author:** [@LonnieAnglin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LonnieAnglin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-grinds/145460 "2019-07-28T18:21:49Z")

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Car makes a grinding noise when backing up whether it is hot or cold doesn’t matter. sounds like you are driving over a bed of gravel. have taken it to dealer 6 times, been told that it is the ABS system, hub, censor, an…

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## [Honda CR-V door replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-door-replacement/145500)

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**Author:** [@Aby1277\_155398](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aby1277_155398)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-door-replacement/145500 "2019-07-29T14:12:06Z")

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I backed my car out of garage but rear passeneger door was open and it collided with the garage wall.looks like the door hinge is broken and even though i can close it, the alignment is off and there is a 5-6 inch gap be…

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## [2000 Chevrolet S-10 - recurrent P0410](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-recurrent-p0410/145446)

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**Author:** [@Anthony10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony10)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-recurrent-p0410/145446 "2019-07-28T15:20:12Z")

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I am the original owner of a 2000 S-10 with 187,000 miles. Several months ago my check engine light came on. My OBD showed a P-0410 code. Being that this was the first time my check engine light came on EVER I took it se…

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## [2003 Ford Escape - diagnosing a short](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-diagnosing-a-short/145411)

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**Author:** [@JeffT92264](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffT92264)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-diagnosing-a-short/145411 "2019-07-27T22:55:22Z")

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last year i replaced a fuel injector in my 2003 ford escape XLT 2 wheel drive 6 cylinder. I replaced it because my check engine light came on and my ob2 reader said there was a misfire on cylinder #5. after reading eve…

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## [2016 Ford Explorer Sport - dash electronics won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-sport-dash-electronics-wont-work/145392)

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**Author:** [@JohnElliott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnElliott)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-sport-dash-electronics-wont-work/145392 "2019-07-27T19:26:49Z")

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randomly the dash electronics (radio, GPS) won’t work or even light up. Also, sometimes heat will come on when control is on manual & outside air (in spring when it was cool) Thanks

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## [Noise Toyota Corolla 2016](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-toyota-corolla-2016/143987)

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**Author:** [@kbwoods012\_154407](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kbwoods012_154407)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-toyota-corolla-2016/143987 "2019-07-29T13:35:39Z")

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After having my oil changed and tires rotated, I have noticed an odd noise. On the passenger’s side there’s a click clank noise as if something is loose when that tire goes over bumps. It comes from the passenger side ne…

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## [2017 Hyundai Sonata - D issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-d-issue/145499)

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**Author:** [@SheilaShapiro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SheilaShapiro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-d-issue/145499 "2019-07-29T13:25:07Z")

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When I drive my car the “D” disappears on the dash, when this disappears you have to push harder on the gas to get it to go. Also if you put it in park you have to shut the car off and turn it back on to get it out of p…

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## [2014 Dodge Charger - Everything at once](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-everything-at-once/145475)

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**Author:** [@Aziz05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aziz05)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-everything-at-once/145475 "2019-07-29T13:24:05Z")

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I own a 2014 Dodge Charger RT HEMI. 160k km. As I was driving the car suddenly went crazy, dashboard lights going on and off. I could hear the gear locking and unlocking repeatedly. The Check Engine, Tires, and ABS ligh…

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## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - Frame rot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-frame-rot/145473)

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**Author:** [@jamesreece](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesreece)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-frame-rot/145473 "2019-07-29T13:15:14Z")

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I had a mechanic to check a brake problem and found that the frame is rotted out and I was driving a death trap.Why is there no recall on this problem.This is the only car that I have.What can I do?

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## [Dodge Caravan 2006 Steering Oil Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-caravan-2006-steering-oil-leaks/145485)

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**Author:** [@mehboob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mehboob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-caravan-2006-steering-oil-leaks/145485 "2019-07-29T13:12:26Z")

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Steering Oil leaks underneath approximately location. Underneath in the centre of Engine. What is the remedy?

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## [1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Help getting started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-grand-cherokee-help-getting-started/145494)

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**Author:** [@ClarenceRail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClarenceRail)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-grand-cherokee-help-getting-started/145494 "2019-07-29T12:49:59Z")

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The engine won’t start. It turns over with the starter. The fuel rail has gas as soon as you turn on the key. {t had a broken spark plug wire which we replaced. How do you check the air sensors in the exhaust and intack? …

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## [2020 Chevrolet Malibu - Dark screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-malibu-dark-screen/145464)

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**Author:** [@Johnny32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny32)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-malibu-dark-screen/145464 "2019-07-29T12:46:09Z")

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Radio not illuminated and I don’t know why. When it’s dark you can barely see the clock.

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## [Coolant and thermostat issues on my Dodge Charger 2015 SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-and-thermostat-issues-on-my-dodge-charger-2015-se/145406)

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**Author:** [@Tonystarkjr7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonystarkjr7)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-and-thermostat-issues-on-my-dodge-charger-2015-se/145406 "2019-07-29T12:39:10Z")

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Last week all my coolant leaked out over night and I filled up the tank with water the next morning to see if it would leak again but it didn’t over a span of a week. A friend suggested I change the thermostat and refill…

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## [Defeating auto start/stop in 2017 Cadillac XT5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defeating-auto-start-stop-in-2017-cadillac-xt5/126483)

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**Author:** [@Tim07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim07)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defeating-auto-start-stop-in-2017-cadillac-xt5/126483 "2019-07-29T11:19:05Z")

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I am considering defeating the auto start/stop feature on my 2017 XT5. Anyone having any info. would be appreciated. Dealer says no way to do it. Hey it’s a computer. Shouldn’t be but a programming issue.

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## [Vacuum Coolant Refill pump and Adapters 2002 Taurus U](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-coolant-refill-pump-and-adapters-2002-taurus-u/145135)

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**Author:** [@ryderuntil1\_145581](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryderuntil1_145581)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-coolant-refill-pump-and-adapters-2002-taurus-u/145135 "2019-07-29T06:03:56Z")

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I have two taurus. I like to keep my coolant new and its hard to finish with the entire system with fresh fluid. So I had an idea. I will buy the tool I mentioned. Run Flush through it. To get ALL the old coolant/flush …

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