# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=637

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## [2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class leaking coolant into the transmission cooler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-leaking-coolant-into-the-transmission-cooler/138503)

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**Author:** [@Brant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brant)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-leaking-coolant-into-the-transmission-cooler/138503 "2019-04-14T20:16:11Z")

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Rad. leaking coolant into transmission cooler.

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## [2015 Jeep Interceptor - replace the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-interceptor-replace-the-engine/138497)

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**Author:** [@BJPittman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BJPittman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-interceptor-replace-the-engine/138497 "2019-04-14T20:10:03Z")

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My 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee v8 engine recently gave a message low oil pressure after driving eight miles it started making a lot of noise but never locked up and finally 0 oil pressure. It only has 14,000 miles & always …

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## [2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/138424)

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**Author:** [@JaniceVitelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaniceVitelli)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/138424 "2019-04-14T18:39:44Z")

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Occasionally my SUV won’t start specifically when the engine is warm. The engine turns over, then stalls, even if I push the gas pedal. If I let the car cool, it will start immediately. Dealership had car for a week b…

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## [Toyota yaris 1.3 vvti 5 door Navi 2008](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-yaris-1-3-vvti-5-door-navi-2008/130188)

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**Author:** [@Josephtoyotayaris2008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josephtoyotayaris2008)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-yaris-1-3-vvti-5-door-navi-2008/130188 "2019-04-14T17:19:09Z")

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I wouldlike to ask if some one may be knows what is this type of leak on my engine? This is the first time i saw this oil. May be some one can explain to me what should i do to check or verify this type of leak. Thank…

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## [Expedition death shake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-death-shake/138416)

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**Author:** [@nighthawk7543\_150709](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nighthawk7543_150709)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-death-shake/138416 "2019-04-14T17:19:05Z")

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2001 Ford expedition all-wheel drive develops a death shake but only sometimes on the interstate take the same way to work every day and after hitting a pothole will violently shake,that will stop if you slow down then y…

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## [2012 Mazda CX-9 rumbling sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-cx-9-rumbling-sound/123900)

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**Author:** [@SusanDraaisma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanDraaisma)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-cx-9-rumbling-sound/123900 "2019-04-14T16:00:41Z")

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The front passenger side of my car sounds like it is going over rumble strips, intermittently. It started about a week ago sporadically and has gotten more frequent.

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## [Air intake hose - is it an issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-intake-hose-is-it-an-issue/138440)

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**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-intake-hose-is-it-an-issue/138440 "2019-04-14T14:45:45Z")

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Hello again guys, In cleaning my 2000 Honda CR-V LX’s throttle body, I notice the air intake hose that runs from the throttle body to the filter holder assembly is cut in a couple of places. A $25 replacement hose is a…

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## [Thumping noise coming from right tire when braking at high speeds?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise-coming-from-right-tire-when-braking-at-high-speeds/138188)

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**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise-coming-from-right-tire-when-braking-at-high-speeds/138188 "2019-04-14T14:08:28Z")

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Anything above 40 mph, if I brake then a thumping noise comes from the right tire. Very scary so I do not take the free way anymore. There is no vibration or play in my steering wheel. Any idea what this maybe? It’s en…

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## [1996 4runner shutoff every time I stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-4runner-shutoff-every-time-i-stop/138377)

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**Author:** [@Diomedes\_Diaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diomedes_Diaz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-4runner-shutoff-every-time-i-stop/138377 "2019-04-14T13:39:12Z")

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Every time I stop it shutoff.

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## [2012 Dodge Ram 1500 -Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-ram-1500-leaks/138458)

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**Author:** [@petershelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petershelly)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-ram-1500-leaks/138458 "2019-04-14T12:11:01Z")

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water under back seat of club cab filling up storage containers, what is the cure for that?

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## [1998 Lexus GS 300 - Master cylinder issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-gs-300-master-cylinder-issue/138412)

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**Author:** [@Jones47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jones47)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-gs-300-master-cylinder-issue/138412 "2019-04-14T04:27:46Z")

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I have a recurrent mastercylinder brake problem, should I fix it again???

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## [Noise in my 77 mgb engineer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-my-77-mgb-engineer/138360)

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**Author:** [@Jennyc57006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennyc57006)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-my-77-mgb-engineer/138360 "2019-04-14T03:29:23Z")

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I took my car to a mechanic for some long overdue work. In the course of fixing the original issue (brakes) the mechanic heard a noise in the engine that he couldn’t identify. Now he is recommending an engine overhaul or…

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## [Troubleshooting my 1970 Ford Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-my-1970-ford-mustang/137930)

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**Author:** [@Larry17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry17)\
**Replies:** 89\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-my-1970-ford-mustang/137930 "2019-04-14T02:26:41Z")

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I have a 1969 GT350 351W stock engine. Long story but engine runs fine at 1400rpm and above but at 900rpm it will blow back through primary’s every 4 or 5 seconds. I have done everything possible on the timing elements a…

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## [Can CD player play MP3 CDs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cd-player-play-mp3-cds/97835)

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**Author:** [@jhirsch648\_155802](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhirsch648_155802)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cd-player-play-mp3-cds/97835 "2019-04-14T01:50:36Z")

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I have a basic 2017 Subaru Outback. Can the CD player play MP3 CDs?

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## [2002 GMC Sierra ac not working correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sierra-ac-not-working-correctly/138464)

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**Author:** [@David5292\_150742](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David5292_150742)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sierra-ac-not-working-correctly/138464 "2019-04-14T01:36:17Z")

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I am having issues with my trucks ac. I filled it up with Freon after it blew hot. And it blows cold for a few days then stops, initially found that the low side valve was stuck open so it might have leaked out. I replac…

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## [2009 Toyota Venza draining battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-draining-battery/138214)

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**Author:** [@RUBENTORRES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RUBENTORRES)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-draining-battery/138214 "2019-04-13T23:46:55Z")

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my 2009 venza it draining the battery I check alternator it ok what can it be?

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## [1995 Chevy C1500 big problems!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevy-c1500-big-problems/138407)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Casiere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan_Casiere)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevy-c1500-big-problems/138407 "2019-04-13T22:52:50Z")

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I am having trouble diagnosing what the problem is with my truck. I hope someone can give me some advice and guidance! I’m having trouble starting the truck, whose name is Buster. He cranks but does not start most times…

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## [2018 Subaru Forester - Smells](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-smells/138421)

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**Author:** [@Dan36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan36)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-smells/138421 "2019-04-13T21:21:19Z")

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Good Morning, My name is Dan and I live in NYC. I recently purchased a Subaru Forester and since I took it home a terrible ,noxious scent has permeated the car. It has made my wife and I sick. I have gone back to the dea…

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## [2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Won't keep running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wont-keep-running/138446)

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**Author:** [@Mary06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary06)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wont-keep-running/138446 "2019-04-13T19:51:53Z")

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randomly my truck will not stay started, the rpms goes to zero when i take foot off accelerator. i have to use accelerator and brake when slowing down or stopping to keep from dying. Other times truck runs fine. What can…

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## [2015 Ford Focus - Shop experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-shop-experience/138442)

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**Author:** [@AnnLevis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnLevis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-shop-experience/138442 "2019-04-13T21:10:21Z")

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This is not about a particular car but a question about an experience I had at a body shop after getting repairs on my company leased vehicle after damage I incurred. So I came out after being given the keys, attempted …

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## [2005 Ford Freestyle tires need a balance. Should it be a cost to me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-tires-need-a-balance-should-it-be-a-cost-to-me/138312)

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**Author:** [@Rachel59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rachel59)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-tires-need-a-balance-should-it-be-a-cost-to-me/138312 "2019-04-13T20:58:37Z")

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Two days ago, I purchased 2 new tires; the famous tire company moved the back tires to the front and installed the new tires on the back. While driving this morning, my car pulled to the right; went back to the tire comp…

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## [1982 Chevrolet Corvette - Old 'Vette mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-chevrolet-corvette-old-vette-mechanic/138431)

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**Author:** [@ScottLeavenworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottLeavenworth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-chevrolet-corvette-old-vette-mechanic/138431 "2019-04-13T17:10:18Z")

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Looking for someone that knows how to fix an old corvette.

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## [2006 Ford F-150 new vibration after trans replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-new-vibration-after-trans-replacement/138242)

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**Author:** [@G2o3o2py\_150599](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G2o3o2py_150599)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-new-vibration-after-trans-replacement/138242 "2019-04-13T17:08:07Z")

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Hello, I have recently swapped out a transmission in my driveway. When I finished bolting everything together and started it up to test it, There is a pretty bad vibration, it happens in park neutral. It’s not quite as b…

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## [1997 Ford F-150 - Sputters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-sputters/138410)

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**Author:** [@Anderson03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anderson03)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-sputters/138410 "2019-04-13T16:33:45Z")

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My truck sputters when I give it gas but idles just fine what do you think the problem is

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## [1989 Mercedes-Benz S-Class won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercedes-benz-s-class-won-t-start/137763)

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**Author:** [@Mark17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark17)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercedes-benz-s-class-won-t-start/137763 "2019-04-13T14:26:31Z")

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I have a 89 420 SEL fan belt broke on the ALT , I replaced the belt but now It will not start, no power at all , I replace the battery. Still nothing HELP.

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## [Engine Rattle at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rattle-at-idle/138396)

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**Author:** [@prestoney99\_150700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prestoney99_150700)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rattle-at-idle/138396 "2019-04-13T12:52:23Z")

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I drive a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. The other day, I managed to overheat my engine pretty badly, and since then when I start it up, the engine rattles a bit. Could anyone please give me a clue as to what might be …

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## [2009 Toyota Corolla Acceleration Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-acceleration-issue/138090)

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**Author:** [@Becky\_Williams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Becky_Williams)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-acceleration-issue/138090 "2019-04-13T04:34:56Z")

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Hello all! I am having issues with my 2009 Toyota Corolla. I have ~110k miles on it, and I am the 2nd owner. I am not educated on cars whatsoever, so please excuse me muddling through this. Back in August, my car start…

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## [Engine Control fuse keeps blowing in 2000 Nissan Frontier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-control-fuse-keeps-blowing-in-2000-nissan-frontier/23721)

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**Author:** [@blackmatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackmatt)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-control-fuse-keeps-blowing-in-2000-nissan-frontier/23721 "2019-04-13T03:46:44Z")

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One of my engine control fuses (Fuse#13 I think) keeps blowing causing my truck to stall. My first assumption is its a short in the wiring or some part is shorting the circuit. I was driving about 55 mph on the highway …

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## [Sputtering 2000 Mazda Millenia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-2000-mazda-millenia/138379)

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**Author:** [@Lisa47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa47)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-2000-mazda-millenia/138379 "2019-04-12T21:33:32Z")

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just bought a 2000 mazda mellenia. is sputtering, mechanic says the solenoids are the problem, testing to see which one is bad. what does this mean, how much will it cost to repair.

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## [2002 Nissan Maxima - Looking for a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-maxima-looking-for-a-mechanic/138391)

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**Author:** [@LouiseManzi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouiseManzi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-maxima-looking-for-a-mechanic/138391 "2019-04-12T21:19:52Z")

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I need a reliable certified mechanic to fix my car I have a mechanic that I seem not to trust he fixes cars on the side

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