# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [1998 Nissan Pathfinder needs a cluster panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-needs-a-cluster-panel/117750)

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**Author:** [@vazquez1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vazquez1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-needs-a-cluster-panel/117750 "2018-05-22T01:22:04Z")

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where can I buy a cluster panel for my car. nizzan pathfinder 1998

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## [2003 Ford Ranger suddenly stops running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-suddenly-stops-running/117753)

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**Author:** [@pat28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pat28)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-suddenly-stops-running/117753 "2018-05-21T22:48:26Z")

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i have a 2004 ford ranger it will stop running all of sudden going down the road.

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## [2010 Honda Accord Crosstour battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-crosstour-battery/117807)

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**Author:** [@LarryAllen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryAllen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-crosstour-battery/117807 "2018-05-21T22:29:59Z")

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Wife’s crosstour battery dead two times in one month she drives it every day

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## [2012 Buick Enclave backup camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-enclave-backup-camera/117768)

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**Author:** [@Bob49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob49)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-enclave-backup-camera/117768 "2018-05-21T21:23:14Z")

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My backup Camera on my 2012 Buick Enclave does not come on when I put it in reverse. Everything else works and I would like to repair the system I have. Dealer said I need a new backup Camera at a cost of 377.50. I’m …

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## [2005 Dodge Grand Caravan DIY rack-and-pinion replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-diy-rack-and-pinion-replacement/117632)

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**Author:** [@NavyDad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NavyDad)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-diy-rack-and-pinion-replacement/117632 "2018-05-21T21:11:58Z")

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Has anyone replaced the rack-and-pinion steering on a 2005 Dodge Caravan in their driveway? I’m considering it but want an idea of what I’m getting myself into (I’m not a spring chicken any more!)

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## [2006 Buick Rendezvous major oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rendezvous-major-oil-leak/117772)

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**Author:** [@Byron30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Byron30)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rendezvous-major-oil-leak/117772 "2018-05-21T20:50:45Z")

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Headed home and about 1/0 mile from house the oil light came on. Got home and made a trail of oil and when stopped it made a huge puddle.

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## [2008 Chevrolet Colorado won't start, but it's not the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-colorado-wont-start-but-its-not-the-battery/117634)

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**Author:** [@Lunser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lunser)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-colorado-wont-start-but-its-not-the-battery/117634 "2018-05-21T20:43:00Z")

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My truck wii not start at certain times. Not a battery problem. I’ll wait 15 minutes and come back and it will start. Is it something with the security system? It gets annoying when it happens at the gas pump or when lea…

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## [2017 Ford Focus touch screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-touch-screen/117797)

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**Author:** [@jack42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-touch-screen/117797 "2018-05-21T20:37:43Z")

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touch screen went blank

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## [Seat belt indicator warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-indicator-warning/91246)

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**Author:** [@Russian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russian)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-indicator-warning/91246 "2018-05-21T20:35:20Z")

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2008 Suzuki XL7 Luxury FWD 105,000 miles 3.6L 6 cylinder engine The "buckle seat belt" symbol keeps popping up on the dashboard for the driver's seat even though the seat belt is certainly buckled. This happens off an…

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## [Homemade bypass for 2003 Land Rover Discovery traction control/ABS/HDC lights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/homemade-bypass-for-2003-land-rover-discovery-traction-control-abs-hdc-lights/117686)

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**Author:** [@Greg37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg37)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/homemade-bypass-for-2003-land-rover-discovery-traction-control-abs-hdc-lights/117686 "2018-05-21T20:07:16Z")

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What is the detriment to making a home-made bypass to the ABS Modulator Shuttle Valve Switch to eliminate the “3 amigo’s” (Traction Control/ABS/HDC) that will turn these fault lights off?

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## [2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited leaking radiator fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-leaking-radiator-fluid/117645)

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**Author:** [@Davy30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davy30)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-leaking-radiator-fluid/117645 "2018-05-21T19:59:30Z")

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I own a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. I think my vehicle is leaking radiator fluid Whenever I step out of the car after driving it, I smell the unmistakable odor of radiator fluid (hot radiator fluid). Most of the time I …

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## [Friction Modifier used with Limited Slip Differential: What does it do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friction-modifier-used-with-limited-slip-differential-what-does-it-do/85042)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friction-modifier-used-with-limited-slip-differential-what-does-it-do/85042 "2018-05-21T18:19:24Z")

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Does it increase the friction, or decrease the friction in the differential clutches? I think if I had a little more friction in the clutches, that might help me solve a problem with my 40 year old Ford 4x4 truck equipp…

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## [2005 Dodge Dakota lost passing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-dakota-lost-passing-power/117623)

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**Author:** [@Robert48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert48)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-dakota-lost-passing-power/117623 "2018-05-21T18:06:48Z")

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My truck has lost passing power, it seems bogged down when putting my foot down or going uphill. Theres no codes or other symptoms.

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## [2016 Dodge Dart shifting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-shifting-problems/117692)

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**Author:** [@Tameca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tameca)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-shifting-problems/117692 "2018-05-21T17:50:03Z")

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2016 dodge dart car will not shift to reverse, park, neutral

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## [2017 Toyota Avalon excessive road noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-avalon-excessive-road-noise/117618)

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**Author:** [@Dennis511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis511)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-avalon-excessive-road-noise/117618 "2018-05-21T17:21:10Z")

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Is my excessive road noise from the car or the tires? I have complained at each scheduled service, but it doesn’t seem to be a concern for Toyota.

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## [Accidentally put windshield washer in place of coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-windshield-washer-in-place-of-coolant/117741)

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**Author:** [@Deb22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deb22)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-windshield-washer-in-place-of-coolant/117741 "2018-05-21T16:35:14Z")

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I just accidentally put bug remover windshield washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. What do I do ???

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## [2004 Chevrolet Avalanche fan isn't blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-fan-isnt-blowing/117620)

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**Author:** [@snead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snead)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-fan-isnt-blowing/117620 "2018-05-21T16:16:04Z")

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Fan or blower for ac/heater is not blowing. Possible causes/fixes.

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## [2005 Ford Freestar cruise control doesn't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestar-cruise-control-doesnt-work/117532)

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**Author:** [@Shari33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shari33)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestar-cruise-control-doesnt-work/117532 "2018-05-21T16:01:30Z")

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My cruise control has completely stopped working. It worked intermittently while on a 1500 mile road trip, but now won’t work at all. Is this typical of a 94k mile Ford minivan?

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## [Resetting 2012 Kia Forte computer for a smog check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-2012-kia-forte-computer-for-a-smog-check/117613)

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**Author:** [@jerrysternberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerrysternberg)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-2012-kia-forte-computer-for-a-smog-check/117613 "2018-05-21T15:47:32Z")

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by disconnecting the batter wont it require that car be driven several hundred miles to reset the computer for a smog check?

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## [2017 Dodge Challenger shifting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-challenger-shifting-issues/117677)

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**Author:** [@SamGatto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamGatto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-challenger-shifting-issues/117677 "2018-05-21T15:39:41Z")

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I was just wondering if anyone owning a SXT Challenger has ever experienced any shifting issues when first starting out in the morning. Specificaly, the first and second shift. Afterwards, there is no problem. If so, wha…

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## [2009 Ford F150 AC/radio went out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f150-ac-radio-went-out/117542)

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**Author:** [@mcginnis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcginnis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f150-ac-radio-went-out/117542 "2018-05-21T15:39:11Z")

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ac stopped working and radio went out no power to it checked all fuses none are blown

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## [2001 Honda Accord transmission codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-transmission-codes/117756)

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**Author:** [@KeelaCole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeelaCole)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-transmission-codes/117756 "2018-05-21T14:44:25Z")

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My car is reading 4 codes on the OBD2 scanner P0135, P0730, P740, and P0780. When I look them up it says 3 out of the 4 are transmission codes. I need to find someone in the Sacramento area who is not too expensive and …

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## [2013 Mazda Mazda3 pauses and jerks when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-mazda3-pauses-and-jerks-when-shifting/117657)

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**Author:** [@Al35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al35)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-mazda3-pauses-and-jerks-when-shifting/117657 "2018-05-19T12:59:37Z")

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I have a 2013 Mazda 3 with less than 60,000 miles on it. When I shift from park or reverse and the car has been sitting for a half hour or more there is a pause and then a jerk. It does not drive as if the transmission i…

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## [2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid needs jumpstart, but won't move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-hybrid-needs-jumpstart-but-wont-move/117675)

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**Author:** [@Gopinath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gopinath)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-hybrid-needs-jumpstart-but-wont-move/117675 "2018-05-21T13:38:16Z")

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Car will only if jump started and wont move, brakes also not working.

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## [Strut mount noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-mount-noise/117688)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-mount-noise/117688 "2018-05-21T11:41:54Z")

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I unbolted both outer tierods to check the play of inner tie rods. They feel tIght. The strut mount on 1 side grinds when I rotate strut. Easy to feel it with tierod disconnected. The other strut has a little growl so bo…

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## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee jerks when downshifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-jerks-when-downshifting/117745)

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**Author:** [@ManuelLopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManuelLopez)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-jerks-when-downshifting/117745 "2018-05-21T08:17:32Z")

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I am having a problem when down shifting in 3rd gear. I seems to jerk.

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## [2010 Lincoln MKS overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lincoln-mks-overheats/117702)

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**Author:** [@Houa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Houa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lincoln-mks-overheats/117702 "2018-05-21T12:55:06Z")

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Lincoln mks it get overheated when I turn the AC or heat on

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## [Put diesel in my 1994 Jeep Cherokee by mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-diesel-in-my-1994-jeep-cherokee-by-mistake/117690)

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**Author:** [@Catjt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catjt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-diesel-in-my-1994-jeep-cherokee-by-mistake/117690 "2018-05-21T09:14:19Z")

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I put 5 gals. Diesiel fuel by mistake can i drive my jeep

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## [Liquid r134a charge into low side while running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liquid-r134a-charge-into-low-side-while-running/117514)

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**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liquid-r134a-charge-into-low-side-while-running/117514 "2018-05-21T07:53:04Z")

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How bad? How soon will I know if it resulted in a problem and how long before I can be relatively confident it didn’t? Was definitely a little low, but working before adding it, and seemed fine afterward, but I only ran …

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## [Uneven brake pad wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-brake-pad-wear/113932)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-brake-pad-wear/113932 "2018-05-21T03:00:54Z")

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My brake pedal has a bit more travel. Recent oil change review, all pads at 10mm except left rear at 5mm. I am guessing a sticking caliper or sometning similar. The shop suggests letting it go till it needs new pads, t…

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