# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Rusty 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-2002-oldsmobile-silhouette/122037)

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**Author:** [@TomTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomTaylor)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-2002-oldsmobile-silhouette/122037 "2018-09-04T01:27:27Z")

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I have this 2002 Oldsmobile silhouette with 181,000 miles last week the inside of the rear wheel opening fell off now the stainless steel exhaust is starting to leak I thought the exhaust was supposed to last the life o…

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## [1989 GMC Sierra 1500 Temp Gauge Pinned Full Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-sierra-1500-temp-gauge-pinned-full-hot/123701)

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**Author:** [@Matt\_Stanford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Stanford)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-sierra-1500-temp-gauge-pinned-full-hot/123701 "2018-09-04T00:08:37Z")

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I need help please. My 1989 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup’s 5.7L, 8 cylinder, extended cab, long bed, temp gauge pins and peg to high full hot, as soon as I turn the key, and start the engine, even when its cold. It has been th…

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## [2000 Toyota ECHO battery drains overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-battery-drains-overnight/124244)

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**Author:** [@jan17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jan17)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-battery-drains-overnight/124244 "2018-09-03T23:55:56Z")

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battery drainns out over nite .caharging lith on ,but ncar runs is you dicconrct battery

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## [Changing 1986 Pontiac Firebird fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-1986-pontiac-firebird-fuel-pump/124318)

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**Author:** [@RandyPeltz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyPeltz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-1986-pontiac-firebird-fuel-pump/124318 "2018-09-03T23:49:10Z")

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What is involved in changing a fuel pump in a 1986 firebird?

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## [1998 Nissan 200SX: Window regulator broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-200sx-window-regulator-broken/124304)

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**Author:** [@Alison\_Barnwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alison_Barnwell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-200sx-window-regulator-broken/124304 "2018-09-03T21:56:08Z")

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Hi all: can somebody give me advice on replacing a broken regulator in my power window? Is it one part, or several? How hard it is to remove the current regulator and insert the new one?

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## [2008 Buick LaCrosse electronic issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lacrosse-electronic-issues/124206)

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**Author:** [@BarbWakefield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbWakefield)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lacrosse-electronic-issues/124206 "2018-09-03T21:17:15Z")

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Electronic issues; hit & miss keyless entry; one or more doors don’t lock, radio push buttons aren’t working; have to use radio dial; no help with dealer & not on recall when purchased. Any recourse with GMC; doubt car c…

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## [1996 Dodge Ram 1500 no spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-1500-no-spark/124220)

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**Author:** [@nosshark\_141656](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nosshark_141656)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-1500-no-spark/124220 "2018-09-03T21:03:08Z")

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I have a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2lt ExtCab 4x4 Here is my issue: We bought this truck knowing it didn’t run at the time, was told it just died. When I got it home, I put a new battery on it and grabbed a can of starting…

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## [2010 Jeep Liberty - how to open hatch without remote](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-how-to-open-hatch-without-remote/123921)

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**Author:** [@StephanieR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephanieR)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-how-to-open-hatch-without-remote/123921 "2018-09-03T20:00:00Z")

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Is there a trick on how to open the hatch when my remote don’t work. I need to replace my back driver side break light & unable to do so since there are currently several electrical issues.

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## [07 Caliber AC blowing hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-caliber-ac-blowing-hot-air/124252)

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**Author:** [@Scott\_E](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_E)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-caliber-ac-blowing-hot-air/124252 "2018-09-03T18:52:01Z")

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I have an 07 Caliber with 247,000 miles. It has been a great car from day one. I have only had to do basically maintenance repairs on it like brakes, plugs, oil, tires, control bushings, control arms and so on. The only …

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## [2011 Jeep Wrangler - Trans break in period?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-trans-break-in-period/124288)

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**Author:** [@ConnieGonzales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConnieGonzales)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-trans-break-in-period/124288 "2018-09-03T18:26:32Z")

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Transmission had to be replaced on our 2011 Jeep Wrangler at 100000 miles. Now it is slow in automatic shifting, mechanic says wait 500 miles for transmission to “set in”. Is this true? We paid $4000 for new transmiss…

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## [Can I glue on a spoiler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-glue-on-a-spoiler/124280)

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**Author:** [@GMan88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMan88)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-glue-on-a-spoiler/124280 "2018-09-03T18:25:30Z")

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Hi Everyone, I have a 1999 Nissan Maxima with a spoiler that broke off the back. could I glue it back on and is there a special kind of glue for that? IMG\_20180903\_095432781\_HDR|690x388 Uploading…

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## [Starter Issues with my dodge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-issues-with-my-dodge/124201)

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**Author:** [@KatieGodfrey75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KatieGodfrey75)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-issues-with-my-dodge/124201 "2018-09-03T17:50:19Z")

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I have recently been told I have a bad starter on my dodge causing it not to crank. My neighbor knocked on the starter with a hammer and got it to crank. I took advantage of that and postponed getting it fixed due to the…

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## [1981 Fiat 124 Spider hopped like it was in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-fiat-124-spider-hopped-like-it-was-in-gear/124265)

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**Author:** [@Helen08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Helen08)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-fiat-124-spider-hopped-like-it-was-in-gear/124265 "2018-09-03T17:01:26Z")

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when I went to start my car it hopped like it was stuck in gear, even though the clutch was engaged. It is going in for service but I’d like to know what to expect as a diagnosis.

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## [2018 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry/124133)

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**Author:** [@LindaChavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaChavis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry/124133 "2018-09-03T15:39:38Z")

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I’d had my 2018 Camry for 6 months when it did not start. On my third attempt, the engine turned over. Exactly 2 weeks (to the day) later, it happened again. The engine did not start until AAA provided a battery jump. I …

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## [Noise when releasing clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-releasing-clutch/124263)

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**Author:** [@Nathaniel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathaniel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-releasing-clutch/124263 "2018-09-03T12:55:09Z")

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Sometimes (say 1 in 10 times I start the car) I hear a sort of squeaking or whirring or maybe loud whistling noise as I release the clutch after shifting into first. Sometimes I can also hear it after shifting into secon…

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## [1994 Ford Ranger speed drops while cruising](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-speed-drops-while-cruising/124216)

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**Author:** [@CathrynScott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CathrynScott)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-speed-drops-while-cruising/124216 "2018-09-03T12:26:04Z")

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Truck speed drops 10 or so mph while cruising down the highway. Takes a few seconds to regain speed

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## [1988 Nissan 300ZX vents work at different temps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-300zx-vents-work-at-different-temps/124210)

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**Author:** [@StephenSawko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenSawko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-300zx-vents-work-at-different-temps/124210 "2018-09-02T19:40:50Z")

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When ambient temp is in 60’s works fine, in 70,s air comes out defroster vent, in 80,s heat blends with air out of defroster. Any ideas

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## [Harmonic Balancer/Crankshaft pulley wobble?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonic-balancer-crankshaft-pulley-wobble/124071)

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**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonic-balancer-crankshaft-pulley-wobble/124071 "2018-09-03T05:05:56Z")

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Hey everyone! Is the crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer the same thing? I was looking at my drive belt and pulleys with the engine running yesterday and noticed the crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer wobbling. Sh…

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## [2012 Ford Escape AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-ac-issue/124240)

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**Author:** [@PaulStandal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulStandal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-ac-issue/124240 "2018-09-03T01:45:14Z")

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Chronic problem with a/c not working properly…does not blow cool air. Taken it in to Ford 3 times. They diagnosed it for $500 but will need additional $2000 to fix. Seems outrageous for vehicle purchased new and has l…

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## [2003 Mazda B3000 - sputters after some recent work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-b3000-sputters-after-some-recent-work/123298)

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**Author:** [@Nbwelder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nbwelder)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-b3000-sputters-after-some-recent-work/123298 "2018-09-03T01:42:30Z")

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I have a 2003 Mazda B3000 dual sport 3.0L v6 ran before recent work. Recently replaced hydraulic lifters. Intake/head/exhaust/throttle body gaskets and both cylinder heads are new. As well as the spark plugs. Ran before …

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## [4L60E - Worst transmission ever made?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4l60e-worst-transmission-ever-made/27582)

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**Author:** [@budd2049](https://community.cartalk.com/u/budd2049)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4l60e-worst-transmission-ever-made/27582 "2018-09-03T01:23:53Z")

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1996 Chevy S-10 2.2L I4, 79K miles Some of you might remember a while back, I posted about how the S-10 was badly misbehaving with overdrive. It would flutter in/out of lockup while going down the highway, and often…

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## [2012 MINI Cooper S - where’s my signal flasher?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-s-where-s-my-signal-flasher/123941)

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**Author:** [@Adam30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam30)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-s-where-s-my-signal-flasher/123941 "2018-09-03T00:32:18Z")

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Side and rear turn signals and hazards blink. Front turn signals and harazds do not. Bulbs have been replaced with no change. I suspect it may be the signal flasher or part where turn signal bulb rest. If signal flas…

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## [2004 Cadillac SRX quits, but starts up again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-srx-quits-but-starts-up-again/124200)

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**Author:** [@RobertMcMahan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMcMahan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-srx-quits-but-starts-up-again/124200 "2018-09-03T00:08:22Z")

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What would make it just quit running and then start back up later on ?

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## [2005 Nissan 350Z - stock internals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-350z-stock-internals/124118)

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**Author:** [@SaagarDubey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaagarDubey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-350z-stock-internals/124118 "2018-09-02T23:52:12Z")

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How much power can I run on stock internals?

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## [2004 Mazda 3 high and low idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-3-high-and-low-idle/124147)

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**Author:** [@Nate.lawrence02\_141634](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nate.lawrence02_141634)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-3-high-and-low-idle/124147 "2018-09-02T23:27:08Z")

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I’ve had a reoccurring issue with my idle control on my mazda 3. It has 65k miles. I already got the throttle body cleaned and still have seen some high idling, and mainly low idling. Any suggestions?

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## [Van won't move in any gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-move-in-any-gear/124204)

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**Author:** [@Dennis\_Grundy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis_Grundy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-move-in-any-gear/124204 "2018-09-02T22:16:20Z")

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I have a 1998 Dodge caravan with a 3 ltr v6. It has a 3 speed transmission. Up until yesterday morning it ran like a champ. I went and turned it on and it started as normal. I put it in reverse…nothing. didn’t move. Put …

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## [1987 Nissan Stanza won’t start after sitting 5 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-nissan-stanza-won-t-start-after-sitting-5-years/124196)

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**Author:** [@JerryJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryJones)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-nissan-stanza-won-t-start-after-sitting-5-years/124196 "2018-09-02T18:44:09Z")

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I have a 1987 Nissan stanza that’s been sitting to five years. I put new fuel in the tank. the engine will crank but will not start. when I added starting fluid it would turn over but won’t stay running.

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## [2004 Nissan Xterra persistent evap codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-xterra-persistent-evap-codes/124172)

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**Author:** [@Nbwelder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nbwelder)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-xterra-persistent-evap-codes/124172 "2018-09-02T18:32:43Z")

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I have a 2004 Nissan Xterra with the 3.3L V6 approximately 143,750 miles I am getting the p1456 code as well as the p0442 code it’s for my emissions system. Recently replaced following parts Evap canister Evap caniste…

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## [2008 Toyota RAV4: known rear differential issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-known-rear-differential-issue/124140)

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**Author:** [@ValerieLarson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ValerieLarson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-known-rear-differential-issue/124140 "2018-09-02T17:46:18Z")

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I am writing as a follow up to an article published in the StarTribune in 2014 that I found among the many search results regarding a rear differential assembly issue on Toyota RAV4’s. In February 2016 I was notified …

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## [1993 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-silverado-1500-engine-options/124174)

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**Author:** [@Eric53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric53)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-silverado-1500-engine-options/124174 "2018-09-02T15:39:12Z")

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What were the engine options for 1993 Chevy Silverado

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