# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2002 Volvo V70 Struggles to Restart on Warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v70-struggles-to-restart-on-warm/128617)

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**Author:** [@Maker\_Mig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maker_Mig)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v70-struggles-to-restart-on-warm/128617 "2018-11-11T17:06:03Z")

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I have seen this problem on the forums before as well as other channels and my attempt at fixing has not been successful. The volvo always starts when it is cold, but won’t restart even 1 minute after turning off. On t…

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## [Front Disc Brake rotor, pad replacement 2000 Camry CE 14" wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-disc-brake-rotor-pad-replacement-2000-camry-ce-14-wheels/128626)

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**Author:** [@stratnam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stratnam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-disc-brake-rotor-pad-replacement-2000-camry-ce-14-wheels/128626 "2018-11-11T15:42:17Z")

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Hi Fellow Car Talkers, I want to replace the front brake rotors , pads and shims/ clips etc. myself on a 2000 Camry CE with 14" wheels. Daily driver with 176K miles. Has anybody used the Nakamoto kit from 1A Auto? Any …

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## [Cigarette lighter won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-lighter-won-t-work/128551)

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**Author:** [@AntoniaMetcalf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AntoniaMetcalf)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-lighter-won-t-work/128551 "2018-11-11T15:32:10Z")

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Cigarette lighter won’t work ‘14 Honda Odyssey. Changed fuse- worked for 15 minutes. Changed again- won’t work at all. Any thoughts as to why?

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## [2008 Saturn Outlook - multiple issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-outlook-multiple-issues/128598)

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**Author:** [@josh21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh21)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-outlook-multiple-issues/128598 "2018-11-11T15:10:37Z")

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have water leaking into floorboards and battery keeps going dead certain instruments work at random times

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## [Changing clock in 2017 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-clock-in-2017-honda-cr-v/128601)

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**Author:** [@juanitawalton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juanitawalton)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-clock-in-2017-honda-cr-v/128601 "2018-11-11T13:57:52Z")

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How do you change the clock in a 2017CRV

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## [Chevrolet Silverado 1500 “engine hot AC turned off” warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-silverado-1500-engine-hot-ac-turned-off-warning/128583)

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**Author:** [@Ken34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken34)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-silverado-1500-engine-hot-ac-turned-off-warning/128583 "2018-11-10T20:45:36Z")

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Hi , my question is about a 2012 Chevy Silverado with 4.3 L V6 with 40k miles. Every few weeks a message pops up on dash. It says"engine hot ac turned off". When this happens, the electric radiator fans come on full powe…

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## [2012 Kia Sorento blows heat on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-blows-heat-on-one-side/128607)

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**Author:** [@Allen13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allen13)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-blows-heat-on-one-side/128607 "2018-11-11T03:22:15Z")

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The heat works on the drivers side but the passenger only blow cold air I Have changed the blend door motor and it dose not have duel control on the vehicle

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## [Popping Noise from Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-noise-from-vehicle/128610)

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**Author:** [@TariqShabazz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TariqShabazz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-noise-from-vehicle/128610 "2018-11-11T12:54:46Z")

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When I shift into reverse, then quickly press the accelerator, there is this popping noise that comes from the rear of the vehicle. Same for drive, its just that the noise is more towards the front. What is this?

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## [How to remove this screw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-this-screw/128618)

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**Author:** [@Xupak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xupak)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-this-screw/128618 "2018-11-11T10:38:54Z")

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Another stupid question:how to remove this screw: Thanks!!

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## [What is on my paint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-on-my-paint/91115)

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**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-on-my-paint/91115 "2018-11-11T05:52:51Z")

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Bought the wife a new (to us) 2013 a couple of weeks ago. Metallic white. Car looks just fine. Shiny clearcoat, does not even have any noticeable swirls. Washed it this weekend, water beads a bit on the sides, but on…

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## [Limp mode/speedometer & odometer not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/limp-mode-speedometer-odometer-not-working/128596)

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**Author:** [@Sarah1985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarah1985)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/limp-mode-speedometer-odometer-not-working/128596 "2018-11-11T05:44:29Z")

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I recently purchased a 94 Le Baron GTC convertible that is in limp mode, looks like it is stuck in 2nd gear. The speedometer doesn’t work and I recently noticed the odometer, at 127,000 when I purchased it, is now at 125…

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## [Make an estimate on how long my car will last](https://community.cartalk.com/t/make-an-estimate-on-how-long-my-car-will-last/128185)

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**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\
**Replies:** 61\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/make-an-estimate-on-how-long-my-car-will-last/128185 "2018-11-11T05:13:50Z")

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HI everyone, I am interested in knowing approximately how long my car will last for, in order to determine how much money to invest in it. Its a 2000 mazda protege 1.6L with 250,000km BODY typical rust patches aroun…

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## [Rodent damage - 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rodent-damage-2017-kia-optima-hybrid/128388)

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**Author:** [@Maria56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maria56)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rodent-damage-2017-kia-optima-hybrid/128388 "2018-11-11T04:06:45Z")

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How do you deal with rodent damage on my second Kia? The rodents chewed the wiring so they had to change the whole harness.

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## [Do headlights dim as they age?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-headlights-dim-as-they-age/128522)

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**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-headlights-dim-as-they-age/128522 "2018-11-11T04:02:23Z")

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2006 Nissan Sentra Recently, I noticed I can’t see any light on the road when the headlights are on or very dim. I have never replaced the bulbs since I acquired the car pre-owned in 2010. If I tun the high beam on, I c…

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## [2001 Ford F150 heater/defrost won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f150-heater-defrost-won-t-work/128545)

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**Author:** [@LaurieHanes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaurieHanes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f150-heater-defrost-won-t-work/128545 "2018-11-11T03:15:51Z")

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My F150 heater and defrost isn’t working. The fan works, ac works. What could be the problem?

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## [1969 GMC Clutch Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-gmc-clutch-issues/128508)

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**Author:** [@bernd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bernd)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-gmc-clutch-issues/128508 "2018-11-11T01:22:05Z")

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Hello. Here’s an oldie but a goodie. I have a 1969 GMC K3500 3/4 ton pickup that I use as my driveway plow. The last time I used it, I noticed that the clutch stopped engaging after a particularly long plow session. I st…

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## [2017 Volvo XC90 - Too early for brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-xc90-too-early-for-brakes/128363)

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**Author:** [@Darren15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darren15)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-xc90-too-early-for-brakes/128363 "2018-11-11T00:18:00Z")

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Has anyone had break pads and rotors replaced on a 2017 Volvo XC90 within 15k miles? I have had the car in the shop twice 1st to replace the front rotors and pads and most recently had to replace the rear rotors and pad…

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## [Runs Terrible - Gas Pedal hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runs-terrible-gas-pedal-hard/128599)

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**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runs-terrible-gas-pedal-hard/128599 "2018-11-10T23:27:59Z")

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Hello, 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 L Vulcan Engine New problems with my Ford Taurus. Check engine light came on and the things is running terribly. It is making a loud tapping noise. It takes much longer to start than normall…

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## [PVC/oil trap system fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pvc-oil-trap-system-fix/128591)

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**Author:** [@AchimMuller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AchimMuller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pvc-oil-trap-system-fix/128591 "2018-11-10T22:51:19Z")

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We have a 2005 Volvo XC 90. We have been told by the repair shop that we need to change the PVC / Oil Trap system and that it’s an expensive fix of about CAD 1700. Can anyone explain the mechanics of this system and why …

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## [1997 Honda Civic intermittently stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-intermittently-stalling/128594)

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**Author:** [@cmkoletar\_144391](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmkoletar_144391)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-intermittently-stalling/128594 "2018-11-10T22:34:55Z")

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My 97 Honda Civic has been stalling intermittently. Sometimes when I’m turning the car on, sometimes at stoplights/signs, only once when the car was moving. It has always started back up either immediately or after waiti…

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## [Clunking noise in 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-in-2012-hyundai-sonata-hybrid/128535)

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**Author:** [@FredJohansen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredJohansen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-in-2012-hyundai-sonata-hybrid/128535 "2018-11-10T22:22:29Z")

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Clunking noise appears to be coming from L/H drive train to transmission. Notable when starting to move, even on smooth roads. Intensifies with distance. Transmission replaced.

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## [2001 Outback 5 speed manual need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-outback-5-speed-manual-need-help/128578)

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**Author:** [@fulayterd\_144381](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fulayterd_144381)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-outback-5-speed-manual-need-help/128578 "2018-11-10T22:16:10Z")

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Hey guys. New here. Hope I’m using this right. I have a 2001 outback AWD 5 speed manual. I was driving 45mph and all of a sudden my wheels locked up. Now, I have the car up off the ground, all 4 wheels. The engine will r…

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## [1998 Toyota Camry Oil Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-oil-problems/128564)

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**Author:** [@Carly\_Burt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carly_Burt)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-oil-problems/128564 "2018-11-10T22:06:11Z")

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Today I went in to get my oil changed but after driving for about 30 minutes I realized that my car wasn’t accelerating and that a lot of smoke was coming from the exhaust. I got to a parking lot and when I checked I sa…

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## [1999 GMC Suburban - getting sugar out of my tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-suburban-getting-sugar-out-of-my-tank/128571)

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**Author:** [@Sara18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sara18)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-suburban-getting-sugar-out-of-my-tank/128571 "2018-11-10T22:01:26Z")

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Someone put sugar in my tank. Can i fix this problem with out having to get a new pump?

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## [2007 Nissan Maxima- Best oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-maxima-best-oil/128180)

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**Author:** [@barrynoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barrynoble)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-maxima-best-oil/128180 "2018-11-10T19:41:58Z")

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Dear Sir/ Madam: November 03, 2018 I’m the owner of Nissan Maxima V6 3.5 SL 2007 – 113.000 miles. I never paid attention about oil changes in my car more then 11 years…A few days ago I visit an Eu…

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## [2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee wouldn’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-wouldn-t-start/128519)

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**Author:** [@CodyBerkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CodyBerkey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-wouldn-t-start/128519 "2018-11-10T17:55:23Z")

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I was driving my Jeep and it drove just fine, no problem starting. I park It and when I came back out 30 minutes later it wouldn’t start. it tried to the 1st time, and then didn’t after that. and then it just kept turnin…

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## [Key FOB Kia Sedona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fob-kia-sedona/128500)

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**Author:** [@nbpt100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbpt100)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fob-kia-sedona/128500 "2018-11-10T03:19:13Z")

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I picked up a Kia Sedona Base model from a private sale. The owner did not have the FOB keys. What is the best way to get one.? I see they can be purchased used on line and then you take it to a dealer or qualified lo…

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## [1999 Lexus ES 300 - Where to go for deals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-es-300-where-to-go-for-deals/128563)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeBuntrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeBuntrock)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-es-300-where-to-go-for-deals/128563 "2018-11-10T16:54:07Z")

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2 of the 4 O2 sensors on my '99 Lexus are not working. Where can I buy them without spending hundreds of dollars, which is what my mechanic says they cost. Online I see them for a wide range of prices, so not sure if the…

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## [2008 Ford F350 - Temp drops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f350-temp-drops/128555)

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**Author:** [@Richard22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard22)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f350-temp-drops/128555 "2018-11-10T15:20:24Z")

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'08 F350 2WD gas. Transmission fluid temperature gauge keeps dropping to nothing. Then tranny shifts hard and engine runs at higher rpm. I know temp is ok because before gauge drops out the temp is in proper range. S…

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## [2003 Toyota Highlander: no heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-no-heat/128526)

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**Author:** [@NormHarris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NormHarris)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-no-heat/128526 "2018-11-10T14:54:24Z")

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My sons 2003 Highlander 6 cylinder suv A.C works but when the blower for heat is turned on there is no heat coming into the vehicle. Could this be thermostat problem, or heater fuse caused problem. The vehicle has been s…

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