# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=711

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## [Manual trans help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-trans-help/131613)

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**Author:** [@Cullumjustin\_146345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cullumjustin_146345)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-trans-help/131613 "2018-12-31T15:49:54Z")

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Hey people, I have a 1992 s10 2.8 5 speed that recently developed a problem. I was having “fun” in it the other day and popped the clutch and well it was anything but fun. It started to go but then died on me and after r…

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## [1999 Ford F-150 Misfire Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-misfire-code/129513)

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**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-misfire-code/129513 "2018-12-31T15:17:51Z")

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Trying to help a friend with his work truck. The truck stopped running a week ago. He had the fuel line checked. He had crankshaft checked. The code he received is misfire. The truck tries to start but doesn’t turn …

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## [2014 Jeep Wrangler - what’s this button?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-what-s-this-button/131679)

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**Author:** [@driscoll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/driscoll)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-what-s-this-button/131679 "2018-12-31T14:10:42Z")

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on the lower left portion below the radio is a button that has L o R. What is it do?

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## [2006 Honda Pilot - programming replacement keys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-programming-replacement-keys/131718)

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**Author:** [@CynthiaGomez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CynthiaGomez)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-programming-replacement-keys/131718 "2018-12-31T14:08:09Z")

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Replacement keys program

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## [2015 Audi A3 won’t start after low battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a3-won-t-start-after-low-battery-light/131458)

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**Author:** [@billnemes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billnemes)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a3-won-t-start-after-low-battery-light/131458 "2018-12-31T14:02:42Z")

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car wont start after battery low light comes on.

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## [Power windows gives clicking sound while driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-gives-clicking-sound-while-driving/131669)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-gives-clicking-sound-while-driving/131669 "2018-12-31T14:02:09Z")

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2000 Acura Integra rear power window makes a clicking sound - no one is operating the window at the time. Removed the panel and tried different relay switch - no luck. Tried measuring voltage by grounding it to the do…

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## [2011 Toyota RAV4 rpm drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-rav4-rpm-drop/131411)

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**Author:** [@IgnacioLaurentLostalo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IgnacioLaurentLostalo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-rav4-rpm-drop/131411 "2018-12-31T12:12:22Z")

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Hi all: I do not know if this problem is located in this forum, they help me locate it. The matter is like that. I have a Rav4 2011 4x4 with 115000.0 km, a few days ago when plowing the revolutions oscillates between 1…

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## [Spark plug change for 3.5 liter V6 Toyota Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-change-for-3-5-liter-v6-toyota-highlander/131676)

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**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-change-for-3-5-liter-v6-toyota-highlander/131676 "2018-12-31T12:00:23Z")

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My wife’s 2013 Toyota Highlander V6 is just north of 110k miles. I was driving it today and though, hmmm…probably time for plugs. I asked my wife to look in the glovebox at the manual and see when Toyota recommends a plu…

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## [2014 Nissan Rogue - back hatch doesn't open all the way in winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-back-hatch-doesnt-open-all-the-way-in-winter/131695)

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**Author:** [@TerryClevenger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryClevenger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-back-hatch-doesnt-open-all-the-way-in-winter/131695 "2018-12-31T05:19:38Z")

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In the winter, my back hatch doesn’t open all the way, presumably because whatever hydraulic fluid Nissan uses thickens up in the cold. The result is I bang my head against the hatch, expecting it to be open more. What s…

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## [2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - failed intake valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-failed-intake-valve/131491)

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**Author:** [@sharonjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharonjones)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-failed-intake-valve/131491 "2018-12-31T04:59:25Z")

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my 2007 chevy trailblazer hazs been diagnosed with a failed intake valve shop suguest engine replacement i am seeing a lot of videos on youtube of people owning trailblazers having the same issue im wondering if chevy ha…

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## [2005 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - new transmission cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-new-transmission-cost/131595)

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**Author:** [@JeanneKeable](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeanneKeable)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-new-transmission-cost/131595 "2018-12-31T02:51:18Z")

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i am thinking of purchasing a 2005 vw beetle bug from a private party. I am told the only issue with the car is that the transmission is “acting up”. Can you give me a general idea of what it might cost for repair or e…

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## [Oil on engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-engine/131610)

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**Author:** [@LisaOney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaOney)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-engine/131610 "2018-12-31T02:38:29Z")

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I have a 2012 Ford Fusion. Before an 8 hour drive for vacation, I checked my oil. I either forgot to put the cap back on or didn’t tighten it enough. We stopped after 5 hours with no issues. At the 8 hour mark we parked …

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## [Vibrations in 2018 Toyota Yaris iA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrations-in-2018-toyota-yaris-ia/131668)

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**Author:** [@ronancello\_146383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronancello_146383)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrations-in-2018-toyota-yaris-ia/131668 "2018-12-31T02:09:53Z")

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Hi, I recently got a 2018 Yaris iA sedan from Hertz, automatic transmission, 13,000 miles on it and passed a 100-point inspection. Everything great except from the start I’ve noticed a lot of vibration, occurring in two …

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## [My 1984 dodge ram pickup wont shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1984-dodge-ram-pickup-wont-shift/120200)

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**Author:** [@Peter-Pinsonneault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter-Pinsonneault)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1984-dodge-ram-pickup-wont-shift/120200 "2018-12-31T01:45:01Z")

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my truck wont shift into the overdrive or 4th gear for highway travl we have checked the vacume lines and the wiring any suggestions on what to check or how to test? also was running fine then wont run except on idle and…

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## [1996 Ford Ranger wandering steering wheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-wandering-steering-wheel/131272)

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**Author:** [@weber03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weber03)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-wandering-steering-wheel/131272 "2018-12-31T00:01:21Z")

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Wandering steering wheel reaction? Feels like it reacts to the steering wheel input as if connected by rubber bands!! very uncomfortable driving?

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## [2013 Audi Allroad needs piston replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-allroad-needs-piston-replacement/131650)

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**Author:** [@Jenell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-allroad-needs-piston-replacement/131650 "2018-12-31T00:00:31Z")

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My 2013 allroad needs a piston replacement per tac. I don’t have a quote yet, but I am sure it won’t be cheap. Is this something you know about? I have read that maybe replacing the engine is a better idea?

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## [Need help. Don't know what going on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-dont-know-what-going-on/131654)

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**Author:** [@Darnell\_McQueen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darnell_McQueen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-dont-know-what-going-on/131654 "2018-12-30T19:13:31Z")

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I have a Chevy Tahoe, an it’s been acting very weird. Buzzing sound every now and then At first I would have to keep my foot on brake at a light to keep it on. (Happen twice) I thought it was the fuel pump. But it work…

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## [2014 Ford Focus electrical wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-focus-electrical-wiring/131618)

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**Author:** [@lesley36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesley36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-focus-electrical-wiring/131618 "2018-12-30T14:31:47Z")

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2014 ford focus se problems with the alarm going off in the middle of the night. sensor on dash showing “hood open” when it’s not. phone radio sounding like very weird - low voices or high pitched voices. electrical prob…

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## [Chrysler Stow In' Go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-stow-in-go/131102)

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**Author:** [@car10destroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/car10destroy)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-stow-in-go/131102 "2018-12-30T12:45:05Z")

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Somewhere after 2003 the Chrysler T&C as well as Dodge Caravans began using the Stow In" Go seating arrangements. My question is this: Since 2014 are there any T&Cs with out the Stow In’ Go. Since my 2014 came without a…

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## [1999 Ford Explorer - Overheated - Just the start of issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-overheated-just-the-start-of-issues/131647)

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**Author:** [@Yvonne20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yvonne20)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-overheated-just-the-start-of-issues/131647 "2018-12-30T12:13:56Z")

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My car over heated on the freeway to the point it shut off and I was left stranded on the highway…I tried to cool it down with water in the cooling thank and 1 bottle of drinking water in the radiator tank… It was becaus…

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## [No parking lights or tail lights. just headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-parking-lights-or-tail-lights-just-headlights/131636)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_Jameson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Jameson)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-parking-lights-or-tail-lights-just-headlights/131636 "2018-12-30T12:06:42Z")

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i have no parking lights or tail lights when i turn the head lights on only the headlight is on. brake lights, blinkers and reverse lights work. i jumped the relay socket and they all work. replaced the relay still nothi…

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## [Can BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer be effective when combustion gases are getting into cooling system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-bluedevil-head-gasket-sealer-be-effective-when-combustion-gases-are-getting-into-cooling-system/84916)

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**Author:** [@whatever5349](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whatever5349)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-bluedevil-head-gasket-sealer-be-effective-when-combustion-gases-are-getting-into-cooling-system/84916 "2018-12-30T08:32:21Z")

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We have a 1999 Camry 4 cylinder with 218,000 miles that has one foot in the grave. The repairs it would need to stay on the road long term dont make financial sense. So we're going to buy a different car, but we're going…

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## [2015 Chevrolet Cruze smells like exhaust with heater on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-smells-like-exhaust-with-heater-on/131620)

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**Author:** [@Trichelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trichelle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-smells-like-exhaust-with-heater-on/131620 "2018-12-30T05:43:14Z")

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smelling exhaust fumes when heater turned on inside of car

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## [Will 2003 Subaru Forester need a second new gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-2003-subaru-forester-need-a-second-new-gasket/131630)

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**Author:** [@Ken43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken43)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-2003-subaru-forester-need-a-second-new-gasket/131630 "2018-12-30T04:48:10Z")

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I fixed/replaced the valve cover leaks/gasgets at approx. 80000 miles. Since this car is known for this do you think it will need to be done again because of the design of the engine?

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## [2013 Toyota Tacoma: does it really need a new rack and pinion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-does-it-really-need-a-new-rack-and-pinion/131604)

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**Author:** [@JonConatser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonConatser)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-does-it-really-need-a-new-rack-and-pinion/131604 "2018-12-30T04:28:31Z")

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Toyota dealer told me my 2013 Toyota Tacoma with 110,000 miles has a rack and pinion that is leaking. I’ve noticed no changes to my steering and seen no leaks/fluid on my driveway. Dealer quote was over $1,000 to repair…

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## [2010 Ford Fusion tire pressure fault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-tire-pressure-fault/131615)

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**Author:** [@OdieGLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OdieGLewis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-tire-pressure-fault/131615 "2018-12-30T04:16:40Z")

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What would cause a tire pressure fault indication on my dash board and a tire sensor fault as info. Yet the fault clears on its on.

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## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze overheats when heat is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-overheats-when-heat-is-on/131598)

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**Author:** [@evans48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evans48)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-overheats-when-heat-is-on/131598 "2018-12-29T12:06:50Z")

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whats makes my car over heat when heater is on

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## [Transmission Fluid Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556)

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**Author:** [@Dallis\_Sangster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dallis_Sangster)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556 "2018-12-30T04:05:53Z")

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My 2007 Dodge Charger, V6 3.5L keeps pushing the transmission fluid out of the bleeder valve. Even with the cap on.

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## [Valve Cover - 2012 Kia Soul](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-2012-kia-soul/131567)

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**Author:** [@Adam\_Hall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Hall)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-2012-kia-soul/131567 "2018-12-30T03:21:29Z")

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I took my valve cover off on my 2012 Kia Soul (Base 1.6 GDI Engine) and replaced the gasket. Now the valve cover won’t go back on. It feels like there is something stuck under the right side near the fuel pump preventing…

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## [2017 Kia Amanti - turn signals and hazards quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-amanti-turn-signals-and-hazards-quit-working/131498)

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**Author:** [@lbuys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lbuys)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-amanti-turn-signals-and-hazards-quit-working/131498 "2018-12-30T03:06:20Z")

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Hi my cars turn signals and hazards just stop working out of the blue. what could be the problem and how much would it cost to fix it

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