# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2017 Honda Accord around-town driving button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-around-town-driving-button/118936)

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**Author:** [@Bill20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill20)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-around-town-driving-button/118936 "2018-06-11T00:35:35Z")

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Dear Car Talk I have a 2017 Honda Accord which we pujrchased new in 2017. There is a button on the dash which, if pressed, is supposed to give better “around-town” driving. I tried it when I…

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## [2009 Pontiac G3 stalls and shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g3-stalls-and-shudders/119006)

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**Author:** [@CatherineProcko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CatherineProcko)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g3-stalls-and-shudders/119006 "2018-06-10T23:42:54Z")

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Stalls and shutters intermittently. Sometimes does it when stop for stop lights. I can’t trust it when I pull out in traffic. My mechanic did new air mass motor and boot and air filter. Any suggestions?

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## [2004 Toyota Tundra service estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-tundra-service-estimate/118948)

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**Author:** [@michael49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael49)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-tundra-service-estimate/118948 "2018-06-10T21:34:20Z")

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how much should it cost to replace timing belt, water pump and thermostat with toyota parts, not at a dealer. parts and labor combined

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## [2007 Fusion: SRS/Airbag light on, staying solid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-fusion-srs-airbag-light-on-staying-solid/119023)

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**Author:** [@Garrett\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garrett_D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-fusion-srs-airbag-light-on-staying-solid/119023 "2018-06-10T21:32:30Z")

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Hello, I recently bought a 2007, with the airbag light on. Battery appears to be in pretty good shape, and was recently disconnected for maintenance. The light has been on since before I bought the vehicle. Upon startup…

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## [Siphon pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/siphon-pump/118974)

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**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/siphon-pump/118974 "2018-06-10T20:54:28Z")

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Can anyone recommend a good but cheap siphon pump to remove old gas from my car? Does this style https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-Siphon-Pump/16795103 work ok or do I need something better?

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## [Used 5w20 instead of 5w30 per manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-5w20-instead-of-5w30-per-manual/118985)

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**Author:** [@RenegadesMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RenegadesMom)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-5w20-instead-of-5w30-per-manual/118985 "2018-06-10T19:02:03Z")

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I live in AZ currently it’s over 100F. I accidently used 5w20 instead of 5w30. should I drain it out and replace with 5W30 before the next oil change? What about the filter, can I wait to replace that until the next oil …

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## [2012 GMC Yukon liftgate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-yukon-liftgate/118772)

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**Author:** [@michaelkovacs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelkovacs)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-yukon-liftgate/118772 "2018-06-10T16:27:03Z")

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liftgate opens with remote but will not close. only closes about 5inches then reverses open. can close manually. what is wrong?

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## [2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-e-class-leak/118953)

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**Author:** [@JimFreerks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFreerks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-e-class-leak/118953 "2018-06-10T16:25:59Z")

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something brownish and viscus leaked from the front center of car

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## [2011 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain/119000)

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**Author:** [@robertmiller26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertmiller26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain/119000 "2018-06-10T16:12:43Z")

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oilconsumpitiom in a 2011 terrain will gm fix the cars motor or not

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## [CEL trouble codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-trouble-codes/118980)

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**Author:** [@Sark5.0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sark5.0)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-trouble-codes/118980 "2018-06-10T12:40:32Z")

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2016 mustang GT with muffler delete, magnaflow true x resonator and cat delete. CEL recently came on and is reading codes P0100, P0108 and P0110. I’m thinking it might have something to do with my cats getting removed …

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## [2014 Nissan Altima tire rotation pattern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-tire-rotation-pattern/118919)

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**Author:** [@Steve57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve57)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-tire-rotation-pattern/118919 "2018-06-10T11:33:28Z")

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The owners manual says tires should be rotated FL to BL, FR to BR, and BL to FL, BR to FR. (No crossing over!?!) Shouldn’t each tire spend a few miles on each position?

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## [Mushy brakes feel after very hard stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mushy-brakes-feel-after-very-hard-stop/118605)

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**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mushy-brakes-feel-after-very-hard-stop/118605 "2018-06-10T05:59:55Z")

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I have a Toyota Corolla and I had to press the brakes hard to avoid an accident on the freeway. The brakes smoked and squealed very hard. The dealer checked the brakes and said I had 6 mm left on the front pads and 4mm o…

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## [1998 Ford 100 fuel line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-100-fuel-line/118926)

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**Author:** [@MikeGary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeGary)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-100-fuel-line/118926 "2018-06-09T21:30:45Z")

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I can’t get the teeth in the fuel line holding the knobs @ the end of my fuel filter to release. I’ve tried the tool that I bought, but can’t budge them. Is there a trick to doing this? A fuel filter is under $10, bu…

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## [2011 Ford Fusion recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-recall/118931)

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**Author:** [@Brucedaugherty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brucedaugherty)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-recall/118931 "2018-06-09T20:30:22Z")

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Engine light on dealer says might be gas recovery line if I send car number can you give me proof of a recall?

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## [Replacing power steering hose in 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-power-steering-hose-in-1995-mercedes-benz-s-class/118909)

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**Author:** [@William29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William29)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-power-steering-hose-in-1995-mercedes-benz-s-class/118909 "2018-06-09T20:02:16Z")

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I have a 1995 S 420 and need to high pressure power steering hose needs to be replace anyone had to do this yet??

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## [2003 Lamborghini Murcielago manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lamborghini-murcielago-manual/118945)

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**Author:** [@Waleed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waleed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lamborghini-murcielago-manual/118945 "2018-06-09T20:10:18Z")

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Please assist me to know from where I can download the Owner’s Manual for 2003 Murcielago

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## [2001 Toyota Tundra horn blows intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tundra-horn-blows-intermittently/118874)

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**Author:** [@papa1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/papa1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tundra-horn-blows-intermittently/118874 "2018-06-09T19:33:34Z")

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Lately the horn on my truck will blow intermittently. Seems like it will blow in the morning when the weather is cool, but will not blow in the afternoon when the weather is warmer. What do you think the problem is?

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## [Ac keeps blowing fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-keeps-blowing-fuse/118937)

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**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Bumgarner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_Bumgarner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-keeps-blowing-fuse/118937 "2018-06-09T18:37:20Z")

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Everthing else works been checked out its a 2006 it keeps blowing fuse

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## [Looking for a mechanic in Gallatin, TN](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-mechanic-in-gallatin-tn/118668)

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**Author:** [@carolyn07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carolyn07)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-mechanic-in-gallatin-tn/118668 "2018-06-09T17:53:39Z")

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repair shops in gallatin tn

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## [2006 Toyota Avalon Touring ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-touring/118929)

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**Author:** [@Suzy\_Minton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzy_Minton)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-touring/118929 "2018-06-09T17:12:46Z")

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Key fob, dash button, valet switch all of these do not open my trunk. Only way is to pull the wiring once you open the cargo hole. Where do I locate the trunk module? How do I know if that is what needs replaced?

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## [2003 Buick Rendezvous starts on second try](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-starts-on-second-try/118923)

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**Author:** [@SteveRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveRobinson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-starts-on-second-try/118923 "2018-06-09T16:18:46Z")

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I have a 2003 Buick Rendezvous that I have to start twice everytime I want to go anywhere and sometimes I have to give a shot of starting fluid in order to get it running. It has 317k miles on it. It won’t fire on the fi…

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## [Car accident with no drivers license](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accident-with-no-drivers-license/118790)

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**Author:** [@SpacelessMoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpacelessMoney)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accident-with-no-drivers-license/118790 "2018-06-09T15:43:32Z")

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So I am an unlicensed driver and I was backing out of a park lot and hit a car. There was no serious damage I just dislodges the persons passenger back light. I do have insurance with geico I was wondering what penalties…

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## [What is wrong with my 2012 Corolla? Just got it back from the body shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-2012-corolla-just-got-it-back-from-the-body-shop/118836)

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**Author:** [@zwell0890](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zwell0890)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-2012-corolla-just-got-it-back-from-the-body-shop/118836 "2018-06-09T06:50:03Z")

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## [2006 making unusual vibrating noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-making-unusual-vibrating-noise/118792)

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**Author:** [@StefDodgeGC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StefDodgeGC)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-making-unusual-vibrating-noise/118792 "2018-06-09T12:14:04Z")

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Whenever the AC is on and the car is idling, a vibrating sound is noticeable. The vibration becomes annoyingly loud when drive is engaged. The noise stops when we either turn off the AC or accelerate past 900 RPMs. The…

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## [2009 Ford F150 engine won’t crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f150-engine-won-t-crank/118828)

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**Author:** [@johnseverson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnseverson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f150-engine-won-t-crank/118828 "2018-06-09T12:04:42Z")

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Engine will not crank when engine compartment is warm

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## [2010 Chevrolet Malibu check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-check-engine-light/117528)

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**Author:** [@Martin45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Martin45)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-check-engine-light/117528 "2018-06-09T04:26:41Z")

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The engine light came on and stayed on until I added a can of Gumout fuel cleaner at which the light went out. This repeated 3 times and was wondering what would cause this condition.

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## [2014 Toyota Sequoia lug nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter_KathieBourneuf)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634 "2018-06-09T04:06:47Z")

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My 2014 Toyota Sequoia had two lug nuts fail (swollen) and replaced at 55,000 miles. At 60,000 miles three more failed and were replaced. The dealer said the remaining fourteen would fail over the next year or sooner. To…

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## [Strange Sound in a brand new Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-in-a-brand-new-subaru/58397)

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**Author:** [@emanon256](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emanon256)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-in-a-brand-new-subaru/58397 "2018-06-09T03:34:34Z")

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We have an entry model 2010 Subaru Outback with the CVT transmission. It?s still under the manufacturer?s warrantee. We noticed soon after buying it, that every time we turn it on and start driving it, there is a strang…

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## [Cabin filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter/52259)

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**Author:** [@howiek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/howiek)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter/52259 "2018-06-09T02:50:54Z")

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I have a 2005 Chevy Uplander. I have heard that there are two cabin filters, one passenger side and one driver's side. The passenger side is easily accessible from the back of the glove box. I cannot find a filter on …

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## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer ball joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-ball-joints/118892)

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**Author:** [@HeatherMB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeatherMB)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-ball-joints/118892 "2018-06-09T02:42:47Z")

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2 months ago I started a paper route and when I was getting my oil changed a lil over a month ago they’d told me I needed new brakes. So while getting both front brakes changed I was shown how both front ball joints were…

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