# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=649

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## [Over heating civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-civic/137001)

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**Author:** [@Susan\_Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan_Duty)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-civic/137001 "2019-03-27T02:12:21Z")

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Have a 98 Civic that is over heating. Changed thermostat, new radiator, antifreeze and it still over heats. I’m not sure what to do next. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

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## [Valve question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-question/137290)

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**Author:** [@Brett\_Goodrich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brett_Goodrich)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-question/137290 "2019-03-27T01:27:00Z")

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So I have coolant leaking into my exhaust. I for sure have a warped exhaust valve. Would that be the cause of the coolant dumping in my exhaust? Or is there another problem revealing that problem? I dont understand engin…

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## [2018 Subaru Forester - Windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-windshield/137310)

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**Author:** [@EricFessenden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricFessenden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-windshield/137310 "2019-03-27T00:04:36Z")

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Reasonable windshield replacement cost?

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## [SRS light on need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-light-on-need-help/136973)

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**Author:** [@Susan\_Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan_Duty)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-light-on-need-help/136973 "2019-03-26T23:36:27Z")

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I have a 98 civic and the SRS light is on. Had tested at AutoZone and it shows a misfire. Why is the SRS light on and what do I do to fix it?

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## [2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD - Thoughts on the new model?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-3500hd-thoughts-on-the-new-model/137250)

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**Author:** [@JohnPScott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPScott)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-3500hd-thoughts-on-the-new-model/137250 "2019-03-26T23:36:23Z")

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Need a new PU. Your thoughts on the Durmax L5P and the new 10-speed Allison.

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## [2011 Volvo XC90 - Thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-xc90-thoughts/137230)

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**Author:** [@Morgan28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgan28)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-xc90-thoughts/137230 "2019-03-26T23:22:41Z")

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The current car that I drive has cost me a bunch of money and my family and I don’t want to put much more money into it so I am looking at the 2011 Volvo XC90 and was wondering about the problems that have arisen or if t…

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## [2017 Ford C-Max Energi - Charging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-c-max-energi-charging/137285)

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**Author:** [@LizHealey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LizHealey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-c-max-energi-charging/137285 "2019-03-26T23:13:01Z")

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My husband wanted an American made hybrid car. Not so easy to find now that the tax incentive for hybrid vehicles is gone. We found a low mileage Ford C-Max Energi Titanium and we just love it. Saw your column in Sund…

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## [Saturn Vue - Hot rim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-hot-rim/137297)

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**Author:** [@FrankNkrumah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankNkrumah)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-hot-rim/137297 "2019-03-26T22:02:27Z")

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The left front rim becomes very hot and a burning brake pads smell

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## [2002 Lexus ES 300 - The #6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-the-6/137302)

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**Author:** [@PeterCitta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterCitta)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-the-6/137302 "2019-03-26T21:58:16Z")

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Best way to replace the #6fuel injector

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## [2015 Buick Verano - Paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-paint/137306)

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**Author:** [@JudyPinkston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudyPinkston)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-paint/137306 "2019-03-26T21:27:31Z")

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I recently purchased a 2015 Buick Verano. The red paint is chipping down to the metal along the edge of the driver’s side door. I’m the only driver and have never hit anything, in fact am always careful when opening and …

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## [Toyota Corolla cleaning electrical contacts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-cleaning-electrical-contacts/135726)

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**Author:** [@bluekryptonite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluekryptonite)\
**Replies:** 60\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-cleaning-electrical-contacts/135726 "2019-03-26T21:26:33Z")

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My 2005 Toyota Corolla had water damage few years ago. The car runs great. No issues and I love the car. But, the SRS light is constantly on since that water damage. Toyota dealer wanted half of my life’s earnings to di…

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## [2007 Pontiac Torrent - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-codes/137263)

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**Author:** [@Chris06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris06)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-codes/137263 "2019-03-26T21:26:06Z")

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Pulling P0982 and P0706 codes Will not down shift after it has come to a stop. Any thoughts/possible diagnosis? I am having my mechanic look at it this week. I’m just trying to educate myself on the issue. Also, per …

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## [2018 mazda 6 headlight change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-6-headlight-change/137208)

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**Author:** [@Rtyreenewsome\_149927](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rtyreenewsome_149927)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-6-headlight-change/137208 "2019-03-26T21:22:52Z")

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I have a 2018 mazda 6 sport. Nothing is wrong with my car or the lights but i sort of wanted to change them to one of those things where the lights make some shape or cool design on it. What is the name of those types of…

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## [2009 Acura MDX - Winds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-mdx-winds/137223)

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**Author:** [@SimoneSherrard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SimoneSherrard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-mdx-winds/137223 "2019-03-26T21:15:53Z")

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My car makes a high pitched winding noise as I accelerate and it winds down as I slow down. This isn’t a consistent noise but seems to happen more when it’s warm outside or the car has been running for awhile.

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## [2014 Infiniti Q50 - Common problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-infiniti-q50-common-problem/137274)

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**Author:** [@mikegregory](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikegregory)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-infiniti-q50-common-problem/137274 "2019-03-26T12:55:44Z")

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anyone have a problem with broken valve spring . this is q50 hybrid with vq35{hr} engine

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## [1999 Acura TL - Hard to turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-acura-tl-hard-to-turn-on/137259)

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**Author:** [@Bruno27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruno27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-acura-tl-hard-to-turn-on/137259 "2019-03-26T21:15:17Z")

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what causes my wind shield wiper switch to get hard to turn on ?

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## [2009 Chevrolet Malibu - Ignition switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-ignition-switch/137265)

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**Author:** [@RUDELLSERRANO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RUDELLSERRANO)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-ignition-switch/137265 "2019-03-26T21:14:57Z")

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Any one with this year and model having problems with the ignition switch (loose)?

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## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze - What can cause camera failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-what-can-cause-camera-failure/137201)

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**Author:** [@Vance51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vance51)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-what-can-cause-camera-failure/137201 "2019-03-25T16:21:53Z")

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bought car used, backup camera keeps stopping, on 2nd replacement camera.

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## ['89 Toyota Supra - Engine rebuild costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-toyota-supra-engine-rebuild-costs/137300)

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**Author:** [@Tuan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tuan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-toyota-supra-engine-rebuild-costs/137300 "2019-03-26T20:25:08Z")

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How much does it cost to do a rebuild engine, and transmission for a 1989 non turbocharged Toyota Supra.

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## [A 3.0 vs. a 3.6 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-3-0-vs-a-3-6-engine/137211)

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**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-3-0-vs-a-3-6-engine/137211 "2019-03-26T19:11:30Z")

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Presently I own a 2011 Cadillac CTS4 with the 3.0 L engine in it. It’s about at 85,000 miles on it. I have had the car now about a year. Over the past year I have had the spark plugs and coils replaced, the throttle b…

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## [2001 Acura MDX - verifying McPherson strut needs replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-acura-mdx-verifying-mcpherson-strut-needs-replacement/137042)

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**Author:** [@E.G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/E.G)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-acura-mdx-verifying-mcpherson-strut-needs-replacement/137042 "2019-03-26T18:33:34Z")

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How to verify I need to replace front McPherson Struts as mechanic has advised?

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## [2000 Honda Accord Sdn - Where can I find one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-sdn-where-can-i-find-one/136978)

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**Author:** [@RandySpydell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandySpydell)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-sdn-where-can-i-find-one/136978 "2019-03-26T18:17:40Z")

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Where can I get a brand new 2000 Honda Accord LX? My current car is nearing the end of its life and I just want exactly what I’ve had these last 19+ years.

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## [2013 Chevy Sonic - 6th gear wont work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-sonic-6th-gear-wont-work/137282)

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**Author:** [@Waldorf98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waldorf98)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-sonic-6th-gear-wont-work/137282 "2019-03-26T18:06:53Z")

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I have a 2013 manual transmission Chevy Sonic. A couple days ago I was going down the interstate in 6th gear and the cruise turned off. I tried speeding up but in order to keep my speed the engine was at 6000 rpm’s. I ba…

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## [Transmission help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-help/137055)

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**Author:** [@Zoe\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zoe_Lee)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-help/137055 "2019-03-26T17:28:21Z")

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I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L A few months back, my mother took it on the highway to another city about 2 hours away. When she was ready to come back, she started it, and the van wouldn’t go into gear at all. She had…

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## [All of the coolant poured out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-of-the-coolant-poured-out/137052)

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**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cleveland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon_Cleveland)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-of-the-coolant-poured-out/137052 "2019-03-26T17:03:48Z")

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I was running my 98 Volkswagen Beetle in my driveway after doing some small repairs and all of a sudden I see coolant running down my driveway and the vapor coming up from the hood. I checked the radiator hoses and they …

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## [Check Engine Light - Mazda Protege 02](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-mazda-protege-02/137247)

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**Author:** [@krebsnr\_149947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krebsnr_149947)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-mazda-protege-02/137247 "2019-03-26T16:50:20Z")

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Forgive me if the post has errors as I’m new to the forum. I’ve got a Mazda Protege 02 around 166k miles. Today the check engine light popped on so I had it read for the error codes this afternoon. Check engine light cam…

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## [2016 Hyundai Tucson -Lease buyout worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-lease-buyout-worth-it/137040)

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**Author:** [@Kirkpatrick1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kirkpatrick1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-lease-buyout-worth-it/137040 "2019-03-26T16:42:08Z")

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Am considering lease buyout on 2016 Tuscon. At 40,000 miles, no issues. Anyone with different experience? Thanks.

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## [2008 Mercury Sable - Gas drips, CD player jammed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-sable-gas-drips-cd-player-jammed/137154)

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**Author:** [@Michelle40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle40)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-sable-gas-drips-cd-player-jammed/137154 "2019-03-26T15:32:57Z")

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08 Mercury/Ford Sable. Right side gas leak dripping. Can this be a fuel pump? No other issues starting, running or gassing up. It runs fine. 72k miles. Not happy with the jammed CD player, but that has nothing to do wit…

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## [2013 Jeep Compass - How many is too many miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-compass-how-many-is-too-many-miles/136894)

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**Author:** [@Cliff08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cliff08)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-compass-how-many-is-too-many-miles/136894 "2019-03-26T14:41:25Z")

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120’000 miles on 2013 Jeep Compass to many miles?

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## [1989 Mazda B2200 - Freon in exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mazda-b2200-freon-in-exhaust/137278)

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**Author:** [@flowers13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flowers13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mazda-b2200-freon-in-exhaust/137278 "2019-03-26T13:28:22Z")

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why would freon come out the exhaust system

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