# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Where’s the dead battery light in 2013 Chrysler 300?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-s-the-dead-battery-light-in-2013-chrysler-300/119472)

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**Author:** [@hand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hand)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-s-the-dead-battery-light-in-2013-chrysler-300/119472 "2018-06-22T13:09:10Z")

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what emblem shows on dash if battery is dead?

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## [2011 Toyota Sequoia ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-sequoia-abs/119571)

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**Author:** [@ross.giesler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ross.giesler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-sequoia-abs/119571 "2018-06-22T08:17:14Z")

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Toyota Sequoia ABS light, Trac Ctrl on and VSC Off light flashing starts flashing shortly after starting vehicle and starting to drive. Verified loss of ABS. Turned vehicle off and back on. Only ABS light is on. Afte…

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## [Brake light on in 2010 Dodge Avenger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-on-in-2010-dodge-avenger/119557)

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**Author:** [@Terrie38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terrie38)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-on-in-2010-dodge-avenger/119557 "2018-06-22T05:06:24Z")

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why does the brake light go on. brakes done…fluid filled.

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## [Car AC stars cooling in high rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ac-stars-cooling-in-high-rpm/101542)

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**Author:** [@Grshanker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grshanker)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ac-stars-cooling-in-high-rpm/101542 "2018-06-22T04:53:12Z")

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Hi, I observed a staring behavior with my car AC system. When I start the car for the first time or after few hours of parking and switch on AC after driving for a mile or so, AC does not blow cool air. The AC is kept at…

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## [2007 Chevrolet Avalanche airbag recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-avalanche-airbag-recall/119444)

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**Author:** [@ChrisDawkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisDawkins)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-avalanche-airbag-recall/119444 "2018-06-22T03:56:46Z")

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is the recall on the front Airbags complete and ready for me to take my truck in to get them replaced.

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## [Best service for 2013 BMW 320 in Marin County?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-service-for-2013-bmw-320-in-marin-county/119400)

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**Author:** [@Doris36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doris36)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-service-for-2013-bmw-320-in-marin-county/119400 "2018-06-22T03:00:57Z")

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Where is the best BMW service in Marin County, CA?

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## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze doesn’t want to increase speed on takeoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-doesn-t-want-to-increase-speed-on-takeoff/119560)

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**Author:** [@Viola1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Viola1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-doesn-t-want-to-increase-speed-on-takeoff/119560 "2018-06-22T02:55:40Z")

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Car seems to not want to increase speed when taking off. I4 transmission. It this normal on these cars?

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## [Air conditioning only works when the car is hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-only-works-when-the-car-is-hot/119569)

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**Author:** [@Keegan\_Nicholson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keegan_Nicholson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-only-works-when-the-car-is-hot/119569 "2018-06-22T02:40:11Z")

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I live up here in the great state of Montana and for two years now have been battling a problem that nobody seems to have heard of with my cars air conditioning (2006 Ford mustang v6 auto). During the summer’s here it ne…

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## [2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 front calipers keep sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-front-calipers-keep-sticking/119587)

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**Author:** [@normaandrus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/normaandrus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-front-calipers-keep-sticking/119587 "2018-06-22T02:28:02Z")

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2006 Silverado. front calipers keep sticking. replace and it runs fine for a few weeks, then sticks again

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## [Car rattles when driving high speeds, stops when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rattles-when-driving-high-speeds-stops-when-braking/119596)

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**Author:** [@cec1980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cec1980)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rattles-when-driving-high-speeds-stops-when-braking/119596 "2018-06-21T23:38:42Z")

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I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. I’ve started noticing a rattling noise coming from the front driver’s side only when driving at highway speeds (60 MPH and up). I also notice that it seems to diminish and/or go away I push …

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## [1994 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t start when engine is warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-corvette-doesn-t-start-when-engine-is-warm/119442)

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**Author:** [@Anita23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anita23)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-corvette-doesn-t-start-when-engine-is-warm/119442 "2018-06-21T21:41:38Z")

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When cold, car starts right up/drives fine. After about 45min, if I turn off have trouble starting. Will try to turn over, but have to pump gas pedal. Hotter the engine is, more I have to pump. Then if I break for a ligh…

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## [New condenser in 2013 Buick Enclave for $1400?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-condenser-in-2013-buick-enclave-for-1400/119407)

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**Author:** [@pete42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete42)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-condenser-in-2013-buick-enclave-for-1400/119407 "2018-06-21T21:14:49Z")

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car blowing warm air and hissing…dealer said rear condenser needs to be replaced? $1400!?

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## [Toyota Camry P0128](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-p0128/119588)

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**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-p0128/119588 "2018-06-21T20:47:19Z")

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Hello again Car Talk folks. I still have my 2001 Camry 4 cylinder and it is going strong with only 134,000 miles. Check engine light gives code P0128. I have noticed that the dash temperature gauge reads slightly lowe…

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## [Any damage to my 2017 Hyundai Elantra for leaving ignition switch on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-damage-to-my-2017-hyundai-elantra-for-leaving-ignition-switch-on/119585)

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**Author:** [@haroldrowland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haroldrowland)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-damage-to-my-2017-hyundai-elantra-for-leaving-ignition-switch-on/119585 "2018-06-21T19:12:18Z")

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what damage might I have done? left ignition switch in on { run } position for 12 hours without engine running

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## [1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-oldsmobile-silhouette-computer/119495)

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**Author:** [@MartinMleynek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartinMleynek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-oldsmobile-silhouette-computer/119495 "2018-06-21T19:08:12Z")

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Has anyone ever had their 1997 Olds Silouette Van computer flashed?

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## [2005 Lexus RX 330 transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-330-transmission/119528)

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**Author:** [@Stephanie55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie55)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-330-transmission/119528 "2018-06-21T18:42:29Z")

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Bought this car w/ 125k miles on it and expected to put a little money in it. Sis replace power steering hose. Drove it quite a bit, then when going 70 mph at the top of a hill I heard “clunk!” …it was still running, so…

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## [2012 Hyundai Sonata brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-brakes/119547)

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**Author:** [@ElinePoelstra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElinePoelstra)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-brakes/119547 "2018-06-21T18:38:49Z")

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It seems as my car has a mind of its own, it has to started to brake by itself. It started with me being very confused when randomly while pressing gas it ill slow down as if i was braking. Now ive realized when i drive …

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## [Smoking after rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-after-rebuild/87414)

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**Author:** [@Raindem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raindem)\
**Replies:** 60\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-after-rebuild/87414 "2018-06-21T18:37:36Z")

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Hi. I rebuilt my small block chevy and installed it back into the car. It ran fine for 200 miles. No issues. But the other day it suddenly started smoking real bad. And I mean A LOT of smoke. It does NOT smoke whe…

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## [2014 Ford Fusion windows, etc. stop working right after start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-windows-etc-stop-working-right-after-start/119551)

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**Author:** [@doug29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doug29)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-windows-etc-stop-working-right-after-start/119551 "2018-06-21T17:07:33Z")

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Right after starting the car, the windows, climate control and radio stopped working. The car seems to run fine except for these issues. Happened once before about a month ago, but fixed itself in about 5 minutes.

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## [2006 Nissan Murano drives sluggish](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-murano-drives-sluggish/119501)

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**Author:** [@moses11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moses11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-murano-drives-sluggish/119501 "2018-06-21T17:04:28Z")

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The transmission works fine when the shifter lights on the instrumental cluster shows. When the shifter lights goes off the car drives sluggish.

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## [2000 Acura TL intermittently won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-acura-tl-intermittently-won-t-start/119526)

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**Author:** [@KristineFortmuller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristineFortmuller)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-acura-tl-intermittently-won-t-start/119526 "2018-06-21T15:51:44Z")

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HELP I just got a 2000 Acura TL 3.2 and it runs great but lately off and on it will not start. What happens is I get in turn the key all lights etc all work but the car just cranks and will not turn over and you can no…

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## [2007 Volkswagen Jetta stalls in very hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-jetta-stalls-in-very-hot-weather/119461)

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**Author:** [@Debbie45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie45)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-jetta-stalls-in-very-hot-weather/119461 "2018-06-21T15:38:22Z")

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my car while driving stalls out and dies only when the temp out side reaches 93-higher degrees. what would make that occur when it is hot outside.

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## [2014 Ford Fusion sudden loud fan noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-sudden-loud-fan-noise/119457)

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**Author:** [@MaryWiegand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryWiegand)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-sudden-loud-fan-noise/119457 "2018-06-21T15:35:34Z")

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we have suddenly have a loud fan noise

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## [2014 Chrysler Town & Country calipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-calipers/119545)

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**Author:** [@PaulRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulRoberts)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-calipers/119545 "2018-06-21T13:46:49Z")

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On all four wheels the inboard side of the brake calipers are not worn at all only the outboard side of the caliper is being used

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## [2012 Toyota Prius c whining noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-c-whining-noise/118960)

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**Author:** [@AlWeiland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlWeiland)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-c-whining-noise/118960 "2018-06-21T13:43:35Z")

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2012 prius makes a high pitch, sounds electrical, whining noise that is coming from the rear side of the transmission. Noise will occur during acceleration (with vehicle in park) and noise also increases with RPM at hig…

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## [2008 Buick Lucerne pulls to right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-pulls-to-right/119558)

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**Author:** [@Delores\_Knutson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Delores_Knutson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-pulls-to-right/119558 "2018-06-21T13:43:34Z")

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replaced right front wheel bearing and car still pulls to the right

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## [2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited trans tuneup estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-trans-tuneup-estimate/119554)

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**Author:** [@RickBustamante](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickBustamante)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-trans-tuneup-estimate/119554 "2018-06-21T13:02:37Z")

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Auto transmission tune up. Cost and is it necessary?

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## [Buying a car with prior accident but clean title](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-with-prior-accident-but-clean-title/119542)

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**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-with-prior-accident-but-clean-title/119542 "2018-06-21T12:41:34Z")

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We saw a car yesterday (14 terrain 60k). the price seemd right so checked it out at a small used car dealer. He said the car was in accident (rear ended) and has been issued clean title. Google the vin and shows couple o…

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## [Question about general maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-general-maintenance/119549)

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**Author:** [@rollerscoas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rollerscoas)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-general-maintenance/119549 "2018-06-21T12:30:04Z")

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Hello: A few hours ago, my mom was teaching me how to put coolant in my car. I bought concentrated coolant instead of predilluted, as I thought I would save some money. My mom puts two cups of distilled water, and two c…

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## [2000 Honda Civic shakes when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-shakes-when-braking/119512)

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**Author:** [@tylerharding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tylerharding)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-shakes-when-braking/119512 "2018-06-21T06:52:16Z")

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My 2000 Honda civic is having some problems with it staling when the car warms up and I start to push on the brake to stop the car when I reach a certain speed and the car starts shaking like it’s going to die and about …

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