# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2014 Ford Mustang - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-mustang-clunks/142871)

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**Author:** [@Suzie28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzie28)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-mustang-clunks/142871 "2019-06-24T16:19:53Z")

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I own a 2014 Ford Mustang GT automatic 28,000 miles transmission is clunking when putting it in gear and lurching! Help my next car will be a Chevy this is my 3rd Mustang that’s junk! I love Elvira

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## [Likely Diagnostic on my engine car noise? (Toyota Yaris 2007)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/likely-diagnostic-on-my-engine-car-noise-toyota-yaris-2007/142897)

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**Author:** [@snoopyfondue\_153716](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snoopyfondue_153716)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/likely-diagnostic-on-my-engine-car-noise-toyota-yaris-2007/142897 "2019-06-24T15:43:52Z")

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2 weeks with this awful new noise. What could it be? Toyota yaris 2007. Thank you.

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## [2018 Toyota Camry - Entune troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-entune-troubles/142852)

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**Author:** [@MichaelMcWalters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelMcWalters)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-entune-troubles/142852 "2019-06-24T14:23:06Z")

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I own a 2018 Camry. I can say it was difficult to figure out Entune 3.0 and Toyota isn’t much help. One can download all of their music on to a thumb drive and use it on Entune 3.0. In order to do that, one would have to…

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## [2014 Hyundai Equus - power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-power-loss/142875)

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**Author:** [@MarioMOTHERSIL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioMOTHERSIL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 9:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-power-loss/142875 "2019-06-24T09:44:33Z")

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Car lost power briefly while several dashboard lights come on. Power comes back on while dashboard lights remain on. I also read a brief dashboard flash advising to have engine service soon.

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## [Where are the sunroof drain tubes? (2007 Dodge Caliber)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-the-sunroof-drain-tubes-2007-dodge-caliber/142887)

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**Author:** [@KARLWEBB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KARLWEBB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-the-sunroof-drain-tubes-2007-dodge-caliber/142887 "2019-06-24T10:55:09Z")

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Where are the drain tubes for the sun roof that run down the post front or center?

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## [Subaru Legacy 2004 35 year edition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-2004-35-year-edition/142891)

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**Author:** [@Caorpr\_152587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caorpr_152587)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-2004-35-year-edition/142891 "2019-06-24T13:42:42Z")

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Just an update, from a previously not well thought out post. I just need to figure out one of two things: why is my car overheating, and depending, if I should fix it. Replaced the radiator. The thermostat. Both head g…

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## [2014 Kia Sedona - Rolls back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sedona-rolls-back/142843)

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**Author:** [@mosh54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mosh54)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sedona-rolls-back/142843 "2019-06-24T13:37:24Z")

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when I stop my car at the top of steep uphill slope, it feels as if the minivan is rolling down, after the light turns green I have to press hard on the accelerator, which makes a loud noise, in order it shouldn’t roll b…

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## [2019 Volkswagen Jetta - Clangs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-jetta-clangs/142652)

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**Author:** [@JoelNazaretian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoelNazaretian)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-jetta-clangs/142652 "2019-06-24T13:10:29Z")

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My 2019 Jetta has horrible rear suspension noise. It makes a clanging noise, especially the right rear wheel. Cant believe this passes quality control; I have had car in size from a Beetle to a Lincoln Town Car…have ne…

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## [Condensation in the headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensation-in-the-headlight/142699)

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**Author:** [@BarryBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryBrown)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensation-in-the-headlight/142699 "2019-06-24T12:57:24Z")

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2013 Ford Taurus drivers side head light condensation. The head light is expensive and I believe the whole front bumper area must be removed to access one screw. The right rear fender tail light on this car also condensa…

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## [2014 Dodge Challenger - ABS light won't go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-challenger-abs-light-wont-go-off/142890)

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**Author:** [@KirbyCoward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KirbyCoward)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-challenger-abs-light-wont-go-off/142890 "2019-06-24T12:09:00Z")

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My ABS light stays on and will not go off

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## [2000 Caravan 3.0 V6 leaking coolant, overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-caravan-3-0-v6-leaking-coolant-overheating/142116)

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**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-caravan-3-0-v6-leaking-coolant-overheating/142116 "2019-06-24T04:53:19Z")

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Seeking WOTL for this 2000 Dodge Caravan Base 3.0 V6 coolant leak. :face\_with\_monocle: Last night, overheating returned. :grimacing: Ding - alarm sounded once, then again, temp gauge almost at H. Moments later, Ding-D…

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## [Ford Explorer Rear Wheel Bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-rear-wheel-bearings/1231)

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**Author:** [@mboard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mboard)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-rear-wheel-bearings/1231 "2019-06-24T04:02:46Z")

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I recently had my 2002 4WD Explorer in to the dealer's shop for OLF and tire rotation. It had 72500 miles on it at the time. Anyways, the service manager called to say that my rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced.…

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## [Bars Leaks for radiators - how well does it work & perhaps last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bars-leaks-for-radiators-how-well-does-it-work-perhaps-last/142244)

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**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bars-leaks-for-radiators-how-well-does-it-work-perhaps-last/142244 "2019-06-24T02:04:26Z")

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Hey there, Seeking Wisdom of this List. Thinking about applying Bars Leaks Liquid Copper to solve a coolant leak. Any experience out there with Bars Leaks for cooling/heating system leaks? I have a 2000 Dodge Caravan …

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## [2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - HVAC messed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-silverado-1500-hvac-messed-up/142803)

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**Author:** [@day40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/day40)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-silverado-1500-hvac-messed-up/142803 "2019-06-24T00:24:11Z")

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I have a 2003 silveraldo 1500 I have air on one side and heat on the other

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## [2002 Volkswagen Polo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-polo/142824)

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**Author:** [@Sandile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandile)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-polo/142824 "2019-06-23T23:15:36Z")

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Dear Tom and Ray I have a 2002 VW Polo Classic 1.4. The gas gauge indicator does not move from empty when the car is turned off even when the car is started. It never shows anything in between or full, no matter how muc…

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## [2013 MINI Cooper S Clubman - Anyone else have this CEL?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mini-cooper-s-clubman-anyone-else-have-this-cel/142813)

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**Author:** [@rivin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rivin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mini-cooper-s-clubman-anyone-else-have-this-cel/142813 "2019-06-23T02:16:45Z")

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Engine warning light lit up (yellow) - full engine power no longer available. Repair shop downloaded computer codes, which indicated camshaft exhaust stuck, so they checked oil and vanos filter for debris, but found noth…

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## [2007 Dodge Charger transmission troubles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-transmission-troubles/142863)

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**Author:** [@mrblazedaily\_153695](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrblazedaily_153695)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-transmission-troubles/142863 "2019-06-23T22:12:52Z")

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Hello all, I have a 2007 SXT with only 30K miles (hasn’t been a daily driver until recently lol). It’s been driven almost daily for the last couple of years now. About a week ago I was driving and pulled up to a stop si…

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## [2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-c-class-cel/142847)

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**Author:** [@Mel46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mel46)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-c-class-cel/142847 "2019-06-23T19:13:47Z")

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I have a 2002 Mercedes Benz c240 sometimes when I try to start up my car it won’t start. After a few try’s of turning the key and taking it in and out it will finally turn on. There is also a caution symbol and the check…

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## [Oil filter low down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-low-down/142841)

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**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-low-down/142841 "2019-06-23T19:11:34Z")

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I ran across this and wonder how the man gets away with trashing Fram But I’m not surprised since I found the same thing when I cut various filters open long ago and decided to stay with OE and Wix.

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## [Does my car need a new transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-car-need-a-new-transmission/142829)

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**Author:** [@Nissan\_Maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nissan_Maxima)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-car-need-a-new-transmission/142829 "2019-06-23T16:16:33Z")

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Hello i own a nissan maxima 2010 automatic transmission and recently took it to Midas and got a diagnostic of P0720 speed sensor P1778 step motor P0868 low fluid pressure level the man told me i need a new transmissio…

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## [Steps to get 2002 Chevy Prizm Up and Running Again? Engine Related](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steps-to-get-2002-chevy-prizm-up-and-running-again-engine-related/141494)

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**Author:** [@ellissteve1313\_152811](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellissteve1313_152811)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steps-to-get-2002-chevy-prizm-up-and-running-again-engine-related/141494 "2019-06-23T15:33:49Z")

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Hi all, In November my 2002 Chevy Prizm’s (105K miles) engine started making ominous crackling sounds, check engine light came on, and an individual interpreting the code on my behalf informed me I should try changing t…

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## [2007 Mercury Mariner - Cruise not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mariner-cruise-not-working/142836)

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**Author:** [@DonMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonMoore)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mariner-cruise-not-working/142836 "2019-06-23T14:48:20Z")

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cruise control not working

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## [2010 BMW 320 - Fishy smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-bmw-320-fishy-smell/142755)

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**Author:** [@GordonHutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GordonHutton)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-bmw-320-fishy-smell/142755 "2019-06-23T13:48:46Z")

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Hi, iv a fishy odour coming from air vents, seems to go away when I use ac then if I switch that off the smell returns worse than before. I can smell some chemical smell as engine is warmed up. Anyone had similar problem…

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## [1979 Chrysler New Yorker rear leaf spring bracket broke off frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chrysler-new-yorker-rear-leaf-spring-bracket-broke-off-frame/142810)

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**Author:** [@alitheretrokid\_151185](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alitheretrokid_151185)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chrysler-new-yorker-rear-leaf-spring-bracket-broke-off-frame/142810 "2019-06-23T12:31:47Z")

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My 1979 New Yorker’s leaf spring mount bracket broke off the frame as I was driving. I was at a red light and as I began moving I hear a snap and the rear wheel sinks. I found the bracket on the street broken off from th…

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## [2017 Ford F450 - Tank issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f450-tank-issue/142818)

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**Author:** [@DennieWhittaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennieWhittaker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f450-tank-issue/142818 "2019-06-23T12:23:54Z")

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on trip with a 25 ft motorhome chassic 4500 stopped to get something to eat returned to RV would not start Ford dealer across the road came over and beat on tank and started, drove 50 to 60 miles to stop and get gas shut…

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## [2009 Ford GT - Slow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-gt-slow/142806)

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**Author:** [@esmeraldamacias39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esmeraldamacias39)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-gt-slow/142806 "2019-06-23T12:15:03Z")

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My car starts and runs but not that fast I have to press athe gas panel to make it move a few inches it sound good the motor is good but it does not won’t to go bye the way it’s standard the shifts are good and the clutc…

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## [2006 MINI Cooper S - Airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-s-airbag-light/142831)

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**Author:** [@Ronald12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronald12)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-s-airbag-light/142831 "2019-06-23T12:02:49Z")

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The sign for the air bag in dashboard is always lighted.

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## [No Catalytic Converter on 04 Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-catalytic-converter-on-04-honda-pilot/142729)

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**Author:** [@Ambersj513\_153610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ambersj513_153610)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-catalytic-converter-on-04-honda-pilot/142729 "2019-06-23T05:22:37Z")

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So my 2004 Honda Pilot doesn’t have a catalytic converter on it because I took it to a friend and he cut it off and I guess just basically straight piped it. He said it was bad. Ok, I’m no mechanic so I didn’t think much…

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## [2013 Chrysler 300M - Trouble in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300m-trouble-in-reverse/142763)

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**Author:** [@ralphmiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ralphmiller)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300m-trouble-in-reverse/142763 "2019-06-23T04:26:20Z")

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I have a Chrysler 2013 300 m and the problem is when I am backing up a hill the transmission does not seem to have the power to perform

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## [1994 Toyota Corolla - how'd a pounding sound turn into a thrown rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-corolla-howd-a-pounding-sound-turn-into-a-thrown-rod/142677)

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**Author:** [@VincentCohen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VincentCohen)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-corolla-howd-a-pounding-sound-turn-into-a-thrown-rod/142677 "2019-06-23T04:14:48Z")

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Following some vicious pounding on the top of my engine (an entangled vine, I think) the engine threw a rod threw the crankcase. What would make very loud repeated pounding on the top of an engine lead to a thrown rod a…

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