# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2019 Ford Edge - Power Lock Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-power-lock-noise/144176)

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**Author:** [@Lorraineklutz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lorraineklutz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-power-lock-noise/144176 "2019-07-12T13:47:44Z")

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On opening the drivers side door it clicks to let you know it is unlocked but then there is a grind sound that follows going to the back of the vehicle Why.?

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## [2011 Ford F-150 - Remote Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f-150-remote-problem/144171)

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**Author:** [@collis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/collis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f-150-remote-problem/144171 "2019-07-12T13:43:40Z")

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remote start inop in all functions. change batt. will not unlock doors/lock. nothing remote works.

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## [2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-shakes/144217)

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**Author:** [@Hopestone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hopestone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-shakes/144217 "2019-07-12T12:36:27Z")

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While driving my front end shacks But it stalled while driving I’ve never had a problem like that before I wanted to ask if it could be my spark plugs

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## [Toyota Tacoma - Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-thumps/144227)

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**Author:** [@troy58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/troy58)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-thumps/144227 "2019-07-12T12:18:03Z")

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when im in 6th grear it makes a thumps sound when I press hard on the gas ,and also makes it if I shift threw the gears hard

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## [2004 Chevy Silverado Int. No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-silverado-int-no-start/144167)

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**Author:** [@JosephTaybron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephTaybron)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-silverado-int-no-start/144167 "2019-07-12T04:34:37Z")

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Happened three times this year. Get in, turn key but engine will not start. Let it sit for a while then it starts up.

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## [2004 Nissan Maxima - Pass Vent Won’t Blow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-pass-vent-won-t-blow/144219)

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**Author:** [@Williamtower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williamtower)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-pass-vent-won-t-blow/144219 "2019-07-12T04:10:15Z")

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Ac pass side vent not blowing on a 2004 Nissan maxima

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## [Caravan Squeals loudly Occasionally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caravan-squeals-loudly-occasionally/107112)

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**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caravan-squeals-loudly-occasionally/107112 "2019-07-12T03:34:41Z")

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Hi, Got a 2000 Dodge Caravan 3.0L with just over 100,000 miles. Just got it in June so all I know is that it was faithfully garaged kept and truly driven by a nice older lady whom doesn’t drive anymore (one owner). Sin…

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## [Engine light, anti skid, VSC all on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-anti-skid-vsc-all-on/144139)

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**Author:** [@Anthony\_Tarver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Tarver)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-anti-skid-vsc-all-on/144139 "2019-07-12T03:08:19Z")

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2007 Lexus ES 350 It happens every 6 months or so I get these lights after I even changed the spark plugs. Record says it’s a miss fire, but I don’t know if it’s the computer.

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## [Brake mystery problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-mystery-problem/144067)

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**Author:** [@john300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john300)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-mystery-problem/144067 "2019-07-12T02:32:20Z")

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My friend in EU drives an old Fiat Marea from a year 2000 probably. Is is a stick shift. She has been driving this car for about 10y. This is what she said happened to her and her brakes. She was driving her normal d…

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## [2015 Ford Fusion - Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-steering/144136)

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**Author:** [@Doug13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-steering/144136 "2019-07-11T23:51:06Z")

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Steering issue after all recalls completed! Last recall October, 2018. Issue started Dec/Jan, 2019. I thought it was ice buildup on the wheel wells. When turning sharply left or right, especially when backing out of a pa…

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## [2003 toyota corolla s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-s/144211)

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**Author:** [@Richard\_Martin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard_Martin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-s/144211 "2019-07-11T23:28:12Z")

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I recently changed the original stock cd player to a dvd player. I added subs and an amp and wen its playing the volume goes up and down by itsself. I need help

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## [05 6.0 swapped to an 01 tahoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-6-0-swapped-to-an-01-tahoe/144071)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Pittenger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Pittenger)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-6-0-swapped-to-an-01-tahoe/144071 "2019-07-11T23:25:11Z")

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Hi, I have a 05 GMC 6.0 engine. I want to install it in an 01 Tahoe. What is involved with the swap?

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## [2013 Chevrolet Malibu - A/C Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-a-c-not-working/144213)

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**Author:** [@Jamiebailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamiebailey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-a-c-not-working/144213 "2019-07-11T23:00:28Z")

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Ac not working shop says it’s the control module not sending a response how could this be

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## [Foamy coolant in 97 tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foamy-coolant-in-97-tacoma/144163)

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**Author:** [@Warren\_McCarthy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warren_McCarthy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foamy-coolant-in-97-tacoma/144163 "2019-07-11T20:23:11Z")

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Got this gnarly foamy coolant in the radiator. I’ve been doing a little research online and have found a couple different things. There is not coolant in the oil, so that means it’s probably not a problem with the hea…

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## [Glove compartment on 2009 Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glove-compartment-on-2009-pontiac-vibe-toyota-matrix/144165)

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**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glove-compartment-on-2009-pontiac-vibe-toyota-matrix/144165 "2019-07-11T20:03:45Z")

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In a rush, I removed the entire glove compartment when I last changed the cabin air filter. The hydraulic-looking thing with 2 holes on the side was removed as well. I now see how to remove the glove compartment without …

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## [2011 Volvo C70 - AC not relaible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c70-ac-not-relaible/144145)

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**Author:** [@Lisa00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa00)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c70-ac-not-relaible/144145 "2019-07-11T19:58:30Z")

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the air conditioner works sporadically. sometimes working and other times not.

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## [1990 Mazda RX-7 - Engine shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mazda-rx-7-engine-shuts-down/144121)

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**Author:** [@mikeroach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeroach)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mazda-rx-7-engine-shuts-down/144121 "2019-07-11T19:31:26Z")

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when the weather is hot after 10-20miles the motor shuts down and will only at rev at 2000 to 2500 rpms the motor but can’t be driven

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## [2013 Subaru Outback - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-hesitates/144162)

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**Author:** [@Julia49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julia49)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-hesitates/144162 "2019-07-11T17:13:51Z")

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While driving, my car sometimes hesitates for a second as though it isn’t getting fuel.

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## [Truck runs poorly - change fuel filter and it runs fine - rusty fuel tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-runs-poorly-change-fuel-filter-and-it-runs-fine-rusty-fuel-tank/143963)

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**Author:** [@tilopa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tilopa)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-runs-poorly-change-fuel-filter-and-it-runs-fine-rusty-fuel-tank/143963 "2019-07-11T17:39:27Z")

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1995 Nissan Pickup - 4 cyl. I’m thinking of buying my friends truck for cheap. The issue with the truck is that it starts to run poorly like it is being fuel starved. He changes the fuel filter and it runs fine for a wh…

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## [W20/50 oil for my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/w20-50-oil-for-my-car/144133)

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**Author:** [@serge.goncalves\_154500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/serge.goncalves_154500)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/w20-50-oil-for-my-car/144133 "2019-07-11T17:33:13Z")

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Hello, I now live in a tropical area. Temperatures here are around 30 - 35 C. (around 90F) all year round and rarely go below 15 C. (60 F). the W20 50 oil is twice cheaper than W5 40. Do you think the W20 50 will be…

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## [2016 Mazda Mazda2 - Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-mazda2-noise/144156)

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**Author:** [@unknown02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unknown02)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-mazda2-noise/144156 "2019-07-11T16:51:03Z")

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Noise in the front right hand and no one knows what is wrong from since it is been three years I gave up and will put it up for sale

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## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - Intermittently Loses Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-intermittently-loses-power/144110)

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**Author:** [@art03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art03)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-intermittently-loses-power/144110 "2019-07-11T16:38:12Z")

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occasionally engine idles at about 850 rpm and truck has lack of power and gas mileage drops

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## [2010 Hyundai Accent - Airbags Failed to Deploy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-accent-airbags-failed-to-deploy/144115)

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**Author:** [@R.STEVENS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R.STEVENS)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-accent-airbags-failed-to-deploy/144115 "2019-07-11T16:15:28Z")

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I got hit in the right front side of car and airbags did not deployed, Sustained neck, shoulder, chest injury. I also had seat belt on. Looks like it is totaled also. Just like the person from Union City,NJ

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## [2017 Subaru Outback -Sound question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-sound-question/144142)

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**Author:** [@JenniferForkenbrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenniferForkenbrock)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-sound-question/144142 "2019-07-11T15:54:29Z")

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I have a 2017 Subaru Outback and sometimes in the morning when I go out to the garage to leave the house I can hear what sounds like the hatchback trying to open. What’s causing this?

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## [2015 Ford Fusion - Runs rough under 30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-runs-rough-under-30/144158)

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**Author:** [@Durga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Durga)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-runs-rough-under-30/144158 "2019-07-11T15:46:23Z")

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My 2015 Ford fusion does not pickup smoothly between 20-30mph speed. It runs well after crossing this point. What should I do? It has 70K miles.

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## [1987 Ford F-150 - Control Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-f-150-control-module/144117)

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**Author:** [@MelvinGlass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelvinGlass)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-f-150-control-module/144117 "2019-07-11T14:25:46Z")

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The control module keep burning out.I put a new one on and it ran for a minute and the gas not flowing. What kind of shortage that may be cause this issue?

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## [When would be a good time to replace clutch on a manual transmission car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-would-be-a-good-time-to-replace-clutch-on-a-manual-transmission-car/140108)

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**Author:** [@TC8130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TC8130)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-would-be-a-good-time-to-replace-clutch-on-a-manual-transmission-car/140108 "2019-07-11T14:03:20Z")

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I have about 116,000 miles on my 2006 Camry. So far the clutch still is working. During the winter, I get some squeaking which may perhaps return in winter 2019. Should I consider changing the clutch now? It will ev…

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## [Brand of brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-of-brake-pads/138723)

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**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-of-brake-pads/138723 "2019-04-21T01:45:58Z")

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Having a brake job (front) done and wondering about brands of pads. In researching this site I found a lot about types of pads (organic v. semi metallic) but not much on best brands to use. I’m learning towards semi-met…

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## [Shifter and cable need replaced on 2005 Volvo S40, mechanic quoted $1100- isn't this high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifter-and-cable-need-replaced-on-2005-volvo-s40-mechanic-quoted-1100-isnt-this-high/143799)

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**Author:** [@nostos89\_154278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nostos89_154278)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifter-and-cable-need-replaced-on-2005-volvo-s40-mechanic-quoted-1100-isnt-this-high/143799 "2019-07-11T05:27:13Z")

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The shifter on my Volvo S40 is getting stuck in neutral. The mechanic looked at it very quickly, and said I need a new shifter and cable, which he would need to order and quoted $1100. I looked up these parts online and …

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## [2011 Jeep Patriot - Valve through piston](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-patriot-valve-through-piston/143615)

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**Author:** [@Dave19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave19)\
**Replies:** 78\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-patriot-valve-through-piston/143615 "2019-07-11T05:20:10Z")

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I have been told by the dealer that my Jeep Patriot dropped a valve and went thru the piston. It had about 150000 miles on it but all were highway. Should I have expected this because in my experience I have never have o…

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