# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Moisture in Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-in-nissan-murano/126530)

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**Author:** [@spunkis2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spunkis2)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-in-nissan-murano/126530 "2018-10-12T14:27:39Z")

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Moisture is getting into my 2004 Nissan Murano, creating wet floors. I’ve sealed the windshield, and can’t find any obvious entry points for the moisture. A friend suggested I needed to clean out roof rail drainage hole…

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## [Can car be changed over from abs to non abs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-car-be-changed-over-from-abs-to-non-abs/62951)

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**Author:** [@happycamper333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/happycamper333)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-car-be-changed-over-from-abs-to-non-abs/62951 "2018-10-12T14:20:57Z")

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I have posted on here before with a leaking abs pump on my sons 1992 maxima ( first car ) Since he is on his second abs pump and that has just started to leak, I am thinking maybe we can just bypass the ABS all togethe…

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## ['07 Explorer V8 missing under light to moderate load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-explorer-v8-missing-under-light-to-moderate-load/122103)

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**Author:** [@tjhuot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjhuot)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-explorer-v8-missing-under-light-to-moderate-load/122103 "2018-10-12T13:14:38Z")

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I have a 2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 with 75K miles on it. Recently I noticed what feels like a slight engine misfire when in OD at approximately 1500 RPM. If I put slightly more load on it, the missing stops. …

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## [2008 Dodge Ram 1500 - How do I check the drive selector?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-how-do-i-check-the-drive-selector/126438)

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**Author:** [@wally26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wally26)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-how-do-i-check-the-drive-selector/126438 "2018-10-12T13:06:21Z")

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have a 2008 dodge ram, 4wd switch flashes all the time even when I have it set on 2wd. when set on 2wd front end is locked in but not transfer case. when I turn selector to 4wd transfer won’t lock in , seems to me the s…

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## [Another Issue 2001 Chevy Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-issue-2001-chevy-silverado/126357)

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**Author:** [@Beth.Knapp14\_143024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beth.Knapp14_143024)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 11:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-issue-2001-chevy-silverado/126357 "2018-10-12T11:07:05Z")

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Help! I just bought a used 2001 Chevy Silverado. I had it for about three weeks when the check engine light came on. I had to have a sensor replaced (forgive me- I know very little about cars, but according to the paper …

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## [2005 Subaru Outback CEL after engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-cel-after-engine-replacement/126593)

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**Author:** [@Cushlastandefer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cushlastandefer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-cel-after-engine-replacement/126593 "2018-10-12T10:26:00Z")

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So I am a new driver and I inherited my grandparents 2005 Subaru Outback (100,000 miles, garage kept, only used in snowy weather when their electric car was too wimpy) and I drive this thing like a paranoid grandma. rec…

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## [1993 Ford E250 - no oil pressure, ticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-e250-no-oil-pressure-ticking/126572)

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**Author:** [@ErinDolighan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErinDolighan)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-e250-no-oil-pressure-ticking/126572 "2018-10-12T06:22:32Z")

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Truck has 0 oil pressure. Ticking. Engine flushed & 2 oil changes, replaced oil pressure switch. It was stable for 50 miles; now problem has returned. 5W20 oil too thin?

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## [2008 Chevrolet Cobalt - No fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-cobalt-no-fluids/126541)

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**Author:** [@paul541](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul541)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-cobalt-no-fluids/126541 "2018-10-12T03:54:01Z")

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My car would not start when mechanic checked by starting to take engine apart he found there was no oil or radiator fluid and no sight of any leak of either he had done oil change 2 weeks earlier

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## [Chevy s10 heater problems and possibly still blown head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-heater-problems-and-possibly-still-blown-head-gasket/126559)

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**Author:** [@Bill\_Troester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Troester)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-heater-problems-and-possibly-still-blown-head-gasket/126559 "2018-10-12T03:24:29Z")

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Chevy s10 heater problems and possibly still blown head gasket. I just bought the truck and the guy says he just replaced the head gasket. It ran fine except for leaking oil while driving. No smoke, no coolant loss, and …

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## [Knocking Noise 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-2007-mercury-mariner-hybrid/126568)

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**Author:** [@Daisy02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daisy02)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-2007-mercury-mariner-hybrid/126568 "2018-10-12T03:08:32Z")

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Good Morning, I am so scared right now. I am so stupid when it comes to cars. My husband used to take care of all the maintenance so never really learned the simple things that need to be done to keep a car running. …

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## [Magna has issues starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magna-has-issues-starting/126608)

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**Author:** [@bgroom\_143176](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bgroom_143176)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magna-has-issues-starting/126608 "2018-10-12T02:07:35Z")

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1998 Mitubishi Magna I am now suspecting has an oil leak. 4-5 days ago noticed engine noise a bit louder than normal. 3 days ago noticed knocking sound in engine and car took longer than normal to start. Realised it mi…

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## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-ac/126598)

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**Author:** [@Holmen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holmen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-ac/126598 "2018-10-12T01:28:24Z")

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when you turn on your A/C in Auto mode does the a/c blow hot air for ~7 minutes then gradually cools off? In the lowest setting the a/c blows very cold air.

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## [Proper Procedure for Relieving Fuel Pressure - 90 Cadillac Deville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-procedure-for-relieving-fuel-pressure-90-cadillac-deville/126602)

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**Author:** [@Kelly\_Marchewa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_Marchewa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-procedure-for-relieving-fuel-pressure-90-cadillac-deville/126602 "2018-10-11T23:45:59Z")

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Greetings: In order to diagnose/repair an issue with my sister’s 1990 Cadillac Deville, it is likely that I will need to relieve the fuel pressure (it is fuel injected). However, I have a question about how to properly …

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## [2007 Dodge Ram 2500 ECM failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-2500-ecm-failure/126587)

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**Author:** [@chris47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris47)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-2500-ecm-failure/126587 "2018-10-11T21:30:42Z")

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Had a total ECM failure! truck just died, had to replace ECM $2800.00 after that ETC light came on will not turn off and not throwing codes, trucks bucks going up hills… Took it to dealer cant find anything wrong they ju…

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## [1991 Chevrolet S-10 - I need to go 10 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-s-10-i-need-to-go-10-miles/126526)

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**Author:** [@JanetCook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetCook)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-s-10-i-need-to-go-10-miles/126526 "2018-10-11T20:27:23Z")

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My son has been driving without a muffler or catalytic converter for months, it just chugged and died. Do you think that if I replaced the fuel filter we might get it the 10 miles to home?

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## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox wireless charger won't charge iPhone X](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-wireless-charger-wont-charge-iphone-x/126576)

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**Author:** [@frankjackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankjackson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-wireless-charger-wont-charge-iphone-x/126576 "2018-10-11T19:23:42Z")

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The wireless charger does not charge a IPHONE X

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## [2017 Volkswagen Jetta noise in the steering system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-jetta-noise-in-the-steering-system/126582)

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**Author:** [@JUANCARLOSPARAPARROJAS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JUANCARLOSPARAPARROJAS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-jetta-noise-in-the-steering-system/126582 "2018-10-11T19:15:51Z")

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Jetta 2017, Noise in the steering system. You can hear the noise inside the car. No need to move the wheel, the noise is always there. Took it to the Dealer. They say it is normal, but I¨ve checked other jettas, same mod…

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## [Whatever happened to body filler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whatever-happened-to-body-filler/126101)

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**Author:** [@Walt36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walt36)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whatever-happened-to-body-filler/126101 "2018-10-11T18:54:25Z")

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Girlfriend made a 3ft crease on bottom front door and back door near the bottom trim. Deep but nothing out of the ordinary. Shop nearby with high reviews said they have to get a whole new door because of how the metal is…

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## [Should shop have changed rear main seal when rebuilding transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-shop-have-changed-rear-main-seal-when-rebuilding-transmission/55975)

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**Author:** [@theonlygnome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theonlygnome)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-shop-have-changed-rear-main-seal-when-rebuilding-transmission/55975 "2018-10-11T18:24:19Z")

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We just had the transmission in our 2000 Honda Odyssey with 166,000 miles on it rebuilt. We had agreed on a price and part way through they told us we needed two transmission mounts and an axle (so $600 more). When we …

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## [2005 Subaru Outback dash lights blink with blinker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-dash-lights-blink-with-blinker/126491)

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**Author:** [@PatienceWeinberger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatienceWeinberger)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-dash-lights-blink-with-blinker/126491 "2018-10-11T17:45:29Z")

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Why are my dashboard lights blinking along with my blinker? The dashboard lights also dim when I brake. This just recently started and seems to only occur when I don’t have the headlights on. If the headlights are on,…

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## [2007 Subaru Forester - Swap engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-forester-swap-engine/126523)

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**Author:** [@Hart45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hart45)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-forester-swap-engine/126523 "2018-10-11T17:38:42Z")

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How difficult would it be to replace a turbocharged engine on a 2007 Subaru Forester and would you advice it? Why? Turbo more expensive and requires more maintence, more things go wrong and they are expensive to fix.

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## [2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee muffler noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-muffler-noise/126570)

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**Author:** [@CathyHunt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CathyHunt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-muffler-noise/126570 "2018-10-11T17:21:43Z")

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How do you quiet down the loud muffler noise on an "01 Grand Cherokee?

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## [Lost in connection?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-in-connection/126564)

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**Author:** [@TMac8905](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TMac8905)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-in-connection/126564 "2018-10-11T16:43:54Z")

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I have a 2006 Saturn Vue and one day while I was driving I slammed on my breaks to avoid running a red light and now my radio isn’t working… Everything is lit up, showing radio stations and music that is playing but ther…

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## [Changed a blinker light, now brake lights won't work either](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-a-blinker-light-now-brake-lights-wont-work-either/126556)

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**Author:** [@jt\_3232\_143143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jt_3232_143143)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-a-blinker-light-now-brake-lights-wont-work-either/126556 "2018-10-11T10:46:56Z")

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Hi, my blinker wasn’t working on my right side rear lights on my 1990 chevy 1500. I knew this because it was blinking fast and had someone check it. I took the housing out, replaced the blinker light, then replaced it, a…

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## [1993 Ford F150 - Where to begin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-f150-where-to-begin/126546)

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**Author:** [@Louis19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louis19)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-f150-where-to-begin/126546 "2018-10-11T06:43:10Z")

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Charged up battery it started up drove to gas station and back home turned it off and tried to start it up again and it would not start, it’s not the battery it only a year old, what should I look for.

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## [Do I need a new alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-alternator/126539)

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**Author:** [@dano1516\_143122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dano1516_143122)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-alternator/126539 "2018-10-11T03:17:12Z")

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'99 Nissan Altima Battery wasn’t fully charged when I tested it, hope that doesn’t make a difference. It’s a very cheap battery, and I’m going to replace it anyway. Battery dies frequently. Car hasn’t been started in …

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## [Need help ASAP PLEASE!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-asap-please/118115)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_Fugate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Fugate)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-asap-please/118115 "2018-10-11T02:44:34Z")

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I have a Mazda 626 1995 I’ve been driving it for 2 weeks an two days ago I couldn’t put the car in first or reverse tell it warmed up. Then today I go to leave and the clutch has no resistance and it will not go into gea…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Traverse - What should I do during repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-traverse-what-should-i-do-during-repairs/126529)

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**Author:** [@RobertE.Harding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertE.Harding)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-traverse-what-should-i-do-during-repairs/126529 "2018-10-11T02:16:23Z")

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Car was perfect for 24,000 miles and all of a sudden at 30mph the car started jerking and seemed to go to a lower gear then to a higher gear. After stopping at a bank, I started to back up and the car would not go into r…

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## [Moaning steering: 2004 Saturn Vue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moaning-steering-2004-saturn-vue/126454)

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**Author:** [@EdwardCornett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardCornett)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moaning-steering-2004-saturn-vue/126454 "2018-10-11T01:00:30Z")

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what causes moaning in steering system?

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## [Oh, please help... Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-please-help-vibration/126493)

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**Author:** [@Jarrod\_Martin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jarrod_Martin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-please-help-vibration/126493 "2018-10-10T23:59:11Z")

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My 2002 6 cyl Chevy Venture vibrates badly ONLY if accelerating (while turning right, or going right… Going left, no problem.)… And it ALSO has the same vibration when the van is cruising and gravitates downward, like in…

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