# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2017 Subaru Forester whirring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-whirring/118804)

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**Author:** [@Ed54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed54)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-whirring/118804 "2018-06-07T13:32:23Z")

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Owned a 2017 Subaru Forester. Mileage: 18500 Noticed lately that upon acceleration, I noticed a whirring sound coming from the engine or from the rear. The car is due an oil change. Wondering if there is anything wrong …

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## [2007 Cadillac DTS oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-oil-leak/118808)

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**Author:** [@stevenbarnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenbarnes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-oil-leak/118808 "2018-06-07T13:18:55Z")

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2007 Cadillac dts deville has a oil leak,dont think it is the oil pan,filter,what might be the problem and the cost?im in seattle wa need to fine good place to have fixed at low cost.

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## [1998 Mazda Millenia sluggish acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-millenia-sluggish-acceleration/118806)

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**Author:** [@Ilias](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ilias)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-millenia-sluggish-acceleration/118806 "2018-06-07T12:57:03Z")

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I brought back from Europe my 1998 millennia to the states . In Europe it stayed idle in a garage with the tank full of fuel from 2011 to 2017 . I brought it back to the states and a short time after that it develope…

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## [1998 Hyundai Tiburon shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-hyundai-tiburon-shuts-off/118757)

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**Author:** [@BruceSobel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceSobel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-hyundai-tiburon-shuts-off/118757 "2018-06-06T15:18:06Z")

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Why does my car ride great one minute and then turns off by itself?sometimes quietly turns off and sometimes makes loud rumbling and growling sounds before turning off.Only happens when Idling.Airflow sensor shows up on…

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## [2017 Honda Civic seat adjuster noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-seat-adjuster-noise/118789)

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**Author:** [@Bilawal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bilawal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-seat-adjuster-noise/118789 "2018-06-07T02:03:59Z")

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I am facing noise problem in uper and lower end of driver’s side seat hight adjuster. Can you tell me how can i fix it?

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## [Engine shutting down and stalling while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shutting-down-and-stalling-while-driving/118783)

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**Author:** [@Alex\_Tomita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex_Tomita)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shutting-down-and-stalling-while-driving/118783 "2018-06-07T01:15:46Z")

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Hello guys, First of all sorry for my bad english. I have a big problem with my car that keeps on going for about 2 years now. It drives me nuts and at this point i don’t know what i can do anymore. The car is a 2004 C…

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## ["Flush" services](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flush-services/52229)

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**Author:** [@mattchanin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattchanin)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flush-services/52229 "2018-06-07T01:06:39Z")

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I took my car in for it's 60K service and was told I needed flush services for power steering ($129), injection system ($129), brakes ($129), and transmission fluid ($199). Are these services BS or for real? Transm…

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## [Clock resets in 2008 BMW 135](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-resets-in-2008-bmw-135/118682)

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**Author:** [@StevenDavid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenDavid)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-resets-in-2008-bmw-135/118682 "2018-06-07T00:46:59Z")

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Why do I keep having to reset the clock on the radio. It typically goes blank after washing and drying the car…but not always! It can sit idle for weeks and work fine, Then, after a trip tp the store and back, it goes bl…

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## [The case of the missing oil, or, Oils well that ends well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-missing-oil-or-oils-well-that-ends-well/118721)

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**Author:** [@BlankPaige](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlankPaige)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-missing-oil-or-oils-well-that-ends-well/118721 "2018-06-07T00:38:04Z")

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2014 Kia Sorenta. Recall on engine completed in November 2017 with oil change at dealership. Next oil change 3/29/2018 at ~105,000 miles. Follow up brake replacement and ball joint replacement 4/7/2018. Drove ~900 miles…

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## [Trouble starting 2007 Toyota Tundra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-2007-toyota-tundra/118658)

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**Author:** [@RickeyLEhrlich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickeyLEhrlich)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-2007-toyota-tundra/118658 "2018-06-06T23:02:46Z")

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My son in law bought a used tundra 2007, 5.7 liter, Automatic, 17,000 mile early last year it now has 24,000 miles in July of that year is when he had the 1st issue and continue onto this day happening more as weeks go …

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## [Lifting driver's seat in a 2012 Ford Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifting-drivers-seat-in-a-2012-ford-mustang/118655)

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**Author:** [@ElinorSvihla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElinorSvihla)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifting-drivers-seat-in-a-2012-ford-mustang/118655 "2018-06-06T23:00:45Z")

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I have a 2012 Mustang and I’m 5’2” and shrinking. I have to sit on a telephone book in order to see over the hood. The height of the seat cannot be cranked up any higher. Is there some way to lift the seat about an inch? …

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## [2003 Ford Escape seizes up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-seizes-up/118696)

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**Author:** [@MelissaScarberry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelissaScarberry)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-seizes-up/118696 "2018-06-06T19:37:02Z")

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I have a 2003 Ford escape , it will seaze up in motion. I have to put it in park to 're- start it now the engine light is on. Is bit worth fixing or to scrap it

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## [2007 GMC Yukon XL water damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-xl-water-damage/118762)

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**Author:** [@Maduenooctaviano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maduenooctaviano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-xl-water-damage/118762 "2018-06-06T19:29:13Z")

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The history of my car if was water damage.

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## [Intermittent horn blasts in 2017 Buick Encore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-horn-blasts-in-2017-buick-encore/118753)

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**Author:** [@DonnaPiekos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaPiekos)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-horn-blasts-in-2017-buick-encore/118753 "2018-06-06T19:15:33Z")

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Horn blasts “intermittantly” when door closed and FOB on person, not in vehicle.

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## [2014 Jeep Wrangler woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-woes/118645)

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**Author:** [@WilburnHauk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilburnHauk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-woes/118645 "2018-06-06T18:10:50Z")

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I have a right hand drive Jeep Wrangler 2014. Nothing but trouble since new. Always in the shop -ABS, traction control, check engine light, lifters on one side, timing chain. Have written AG about Lemon law twice and …

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## [2017 Nissan Rogue turn indicator too quiet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-turn-indicator-too-quiet/118767)

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**Author:** [@MichaelFowler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelFowler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-turn-indicator-too-quiet/118767 "2018-06-06T17:59:10Z")

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I have a 2017 Nissan Rogue and the turn indicator sound is not loud enough to hear. I just wondered if there is something out there to help with this. Yes I have lost some hearing with age.

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## [Extended storage for 2018 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-storage-for-2018-subaru-outback/118760)

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**Author:** [@MaryMcGovern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryMcGovern)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-storage-for-2018-subaru-outback/118760 "2018-06-06T16:43:46Z")

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What would you recommend for extended storing (3-4 months at a time) for a 2018 Subaru Outback. We have been told a battery quick disconnect is the best option but were warned this adder might void our mfg warranty. Th…

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## [How much Freon for 2002 Dodge Ram 1500?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-freon-for-2002-dodge-ram-1500/118731)

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**Author:** [@sisler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sisler)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-freon-for-2002-dodge-ram-1500/118731 "2018-06-06T14:36:18Z")

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how man cans of freeon it take for truck

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## [2010 Subaru Forester banging noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-banging-noise/118744)

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**Author:** [@Joe46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe46)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-banging-noise/118744 "2018-06-06T14:12:50Z")

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2010 Subaru Forester Loud mid rear location when in third gear

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## [2006 Subaru Forester gearbox change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-gearbox-change-interval/118702)

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**Author:** [@Vilma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vilma)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-gearbox-change-interval/118702 "2018-06-06T13:16:47Z")

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How many miles are recommended to change the manual transmission gear box?

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## [Estimate for repainting scratches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimate-for-repainting-scratches/118723)

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**Author:** [@Michael375](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael375)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimate-for-repainting-scratches/118723 "2018-06-06T12:51:23Z")

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Hello, everyone. I’m a relatively new driver, having owned my civic for coming up to 2 years. While I think I’m not a bad driver, I am terrible at parking, which has lead to many scratches on the front of the car, as in …

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## [2004 Volkswagen Golf sway bars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-golf-sway-bars/118746)

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**Author:** [@Kyle16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyle16)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-golf-sway-bars/118746 "2018-06-06T12:46:22Z")

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Is it safe for me to drive my polo 9 n without a sway bar, car is very low got coil overs

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## [2009 Chevrolet Traverse air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-traverse-air-conditioning/118662)

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**Author:** [@jefferymeyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jefferymeyer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-traverse-air-conditioning/118662 "2018-06-06T11:45:34Z")

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air conditioning runs for 5 mins light blinks on and off the quits working sometimes will run longer if its cool outside

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## [2005 Ford F350 won’t restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f350-won-t-restart/118715)

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**Author:** [@jeanmarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeanmarc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f350-won-t-restart/118715 "2018-06-06T11:43:08Z")

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my fathers ford 350 diesel 6.0 littre will not restart as soon as the motor is hot, if its cold it starts right up , what would cause this problem . thank you

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## [2010 Toyota Matrix seat belt sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-matrix-seat-belt-sensor/118632)

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**Author:** [@rob111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob111)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-matrix-seat-belt-sensor/118632 "2018-06-06T10:57:09Z")

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seat belt sensor stays on. If I undo the seat belt and reattach it several times the sensor will go out.

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## [2016 Honda CR-V low pressure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-low-pressure-light/118729)

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**Author:** [@JohnMoore40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMoore40)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-low-pressure-light/118729 "2018-06-06T10:03:29Z")

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Every time I take my CR-V in for dealer service the low tire pressure light comes on (and won’t go off until I inflate the tires). Usually it is about 6 months (and cold weather) that makes the light go on. Why should de…

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## [2012 Chevrolet Impala gauges aren’t working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-gauges-aren-t-working/118641)

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**Author:** [@tomgriffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomgriffin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-gauges-aren-t-working/118641 "2018-06-06T07:17:25Z")

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2012 impala…all gauges not functioning. no air or heater…radio, wipers, lights, windows are o.k.

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## [2003 Mitsubishi Galant vibrates when in drive, but not moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-galant-vibrates-when-in-drive-but-not-moving/118061)

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**Author:** [@DebraMathews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraMathews)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-galant-vibrates-when-in-drive-but-not-moving/118061 "2018-06-06T05:02:15Z")

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does anyone have problems with a vibration while car is in drive while sitting still. if so what was your solution.

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## [Spark plugs keep going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-keep-going-bad/68856)

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**Author:** [@mrlee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrlee)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-keep-going-bad/68856 "2018-06-06T04:50:07Z")

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I purchased a 2000 Ford Ranger last year. Within the first two months of ownership, the vehicle was having a cylinder 4 misfire. To fix it, I replaced the fuel filter, plugs, wires and cap - replacing the wires, plugs …

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## [White paste/chunks in coolant system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-paste-chunks-in-coolant-system/68335)

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**Author:** [@peaceablegarden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peaceablegarden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-paste-chunks-in-coolant-system/68335 "2018-06-06T02:12:19Z")

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My car guy and I are completely stumped. Car Details: 2004, Scion xa, 70K, standard, well-kept History: Heat stopped working, upon inspection of radiator cap found a white thick pasty substance. Found leaks in radiat…

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