# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2004 Nissan Frontier rusty stains on driveway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-frontier-rusty-stains-on-driveway/114334)

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**Author:** [@JamesDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesDavis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-frontier-rusty-stains-on-driveway/114334 "2018-03-25T00:21:01Z")

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I own a 2004 Nissan Frontier. It is leaving rusty looking stains on my driveway. I have taken it to a Nissan dealership twice to have this looked at. Both times they say they have no idea what’s causing this. I eventua…

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## [1999 Chevrolet 2500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-2500/114338)

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**Author:** [@jeffnewman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffnewman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-2500/114338 "2018-03-25T00:07:04Z")

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I had just started my pick up, while I was backing out of the driveway, I pushed the window button to roll down the window, the engine flooded and almost died, then started sputtering like it was getting too much gas lig…

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## [2002 Pontiac Sunfire broken sun visor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-sunfire-broken-sun-visor/114314)

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**Author:** [@edward54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edward54)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-sunfire-broken-sun-visor/114314 "2018-03-24T22:51:42Z")

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the sunvisor broke on the corner

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## [Removing sugar from the gas tank of a 1993 GMC S-15 Jimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-sugar-from-the-gas-tank-of-a-1993-gmc-s-15-jimmy/114332)

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**Author:** [@Amer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-sugar-from-the-gas-tank-of-a-1993-gmc-s-15-jimmy/114332 "2018-03-24T22:20:11Z")

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How to remove sugar from your gas tank

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## [2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-injectors/114360)

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**Author:** [@Samantha06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samantha06)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-injectors/114360 "2018-03-24T21:29:09Z")

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Car is flodoing while running. Got the car it had multiple misfire code. Replaced plugs and wires and also replaced fuel pump because the original was bad. Fuel that was in the tank was horrid, so for good measure I repl…

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## [2014 Chevrolet Impala oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-oil/114354)

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**Author:** [@Frank57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank57)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-oil/114354 "2018-03-24T21:28:49Z")

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I have a 2014 impala 2.5 engine owners manual says to use synthetic oil blend 5 20 is it ok to use a straight synthetic oil.

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## [1994 Chevrolet Astro brake oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-astro-brake-oil-leak/114310)

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**Author:** [@andrew52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew52)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-astro-brake-oil-leak/114310 "2018-03-24T16:05:26Z")

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brake oil leak under driver seat

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## [2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-oil-leak/114326)

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**Author:** [@Doug20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug20)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-oil-leak/114326 "2018-03-24T18:39:52Z")

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Bluetec with about 80,000 miles. Recently had the oil cooler resealed at the dealer to stop oil leaks. Now it’s leaking badly again, engine oil, and we can’t seem to find the source of the leak. It drips slightly left…

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## [2009 Honda Accord whines during/after left turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-whines-during-after-left-turns/113999)

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**Author:** [@Markaka\_Cuz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markaka_Cuz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-whines-during-after-left-turns/113999 "2018-03-24T18:16:51Z")

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Transmission wines after and during a left hand turn. The wining goes away after a few moments. I had the transmission flushed about a month ago at the dealer. The car is used primarily a go to work car, strictly highwa…

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## [2010 Hyundai Sonata rumbling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-sonata-rumbling/114308)

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**Author:** [@MarkoIlikj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkoIlikj)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-sonata-rumbling/114308 "2018-03-24T16:59:59Z")

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I am having an issue with my Hyundai Sonata 2010 gls v4 engine about 100k miles on it. There is a rumbling sound coming from the general engine block area that happens only when I have a cold engine. It disappears and do…

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## [Broken Rusted Fuel Line Possible Vapor Line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-rusted-fuel-line-possible-vapor-line/114327)

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**Author:** [@Mac\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac_B)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-rusted-fuel-line-possible-vapor-line/114327 "2018-03-24T15:04:42Z")

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I jacked up the rear end of my ’98 Camry because I saw a couple drips and had been smelling gas in the garage. I was reaching up near the rear wheel and felt a wet pipe and it instantly broke in half. I had maybe a coupl…

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## [Humming noise from front of car while between 50kph \[30mph\] and 100kph \[60mph\]. Could it be winter tires, wheel bearing or related to busted parking brake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-from-front-of-car-while-between-50kph-30mph-and-100kph-60mph-could-it-be-winter-tires-wheel-bearing-or-related-to-busted-parking-brake/114324)

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**Author:** [@jko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jko)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-from-front-of-car-while-between-50kph-30mph-and-100kph-60mph-could-it-be-winter-tires-wheel-bearing-or-related-to-busted-parking-brake/114324 "2018-03-24T13:35:27Z")

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I have a 2008 Peugeot 307sw (manual transmission, diesel engine, about 263.000km \[163,420mi\] on it) and took it to Finland last November. Shortly after arriving, I learned that the Finnish approach to clearing roads is a…

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## [2018 Kia Sorento wandering on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-wandering-on-the-highway/114299)

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**Author:** [@Ashby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashby)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-wandering-on-the-highway/114299 "2018-03-24T03:33:23Z")

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Car wanders on the highway. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a fix ?Haven 't taken it back to the dealer yet. only 500 miles.

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## [1999 Ford Contour traction control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-traction-control/114291)

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**Author:** [@Mikeal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikeal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-traction-control/114291 "2018-03-24T02:02:37Z")

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I need to know how to turn the traction control off bc it’s a svt and I race it but I came to a drag race and my traction control came on and won’t let me born out?

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## [2017 Hyundai Tucson thud on shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-thud-on-shift/114306)

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**Author:** [@dave51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave51)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-thud-on-shift/114306 "2018-03-24T00:30:59Z")

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I have a 2017 Tucson 2.0 engine, every time the vehicle is started hot or cold there is a slight thud when the tranny shifts from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd,only on the first gear shifts after that its fine until the ne…

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## [Peeling paint on 2006 Lexus RX 400h](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeling-paint-on-2006-lexus-rx-400h/114251)

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**Author:** [@bruton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruton)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeling-paint-on-2006-lexus-rx-400h/114251 "2018-03-24T00:22:52Z")

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paint on hood peeling and chipping despite careful washing and waxing. also vehicle is always garaged. AND the black bars of the luggage rack is disappearing in spots. took it to a body shop, told me it would be expensiv…

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## [2013 Dodge Caravan malfunction light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-caravan-malfunction-light/114283)

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**Author:** [@Andremeloche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andremeloche)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-caravan-malfunction-light/114283 "2018-03-24T00:11:56Z")

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The malfunction indicator light (mil) came on in the van. Is this a problem that can be solved easily or do you need to go to the car dealer for a fix? Is this a dangerous problem indicator? Thanks

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## [2015 Toyota Corolla Armor-All mess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-armor-all-mess/114205)

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**Author:** [@Lisa28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa28)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-armor-all-mess/114205 "2018-03-24T00:06:18Z")

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We recently purchased a Toyota Corolla S Premium. The interior is all black, and unfortunately the detail team at the dealership doused it in Armor All, and created an oily mess. (Despise this stuff) I’ve been trying to …

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## [Carbon monoxide in 2017 Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-monoxide-in-2017-ford-explorer/114302)

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**Author:** [@JesseGraham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JesseGraham)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-monoxide-in-2017-ford-explorer/114302 "2018-03-24T00:00:58Z")

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Is ford ever going to correct the carbon monoxide problem on explorers. Dealers here are giving about 20 per cent discounts trying to unload them. Should I unload mine?

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## [2009 Pontiac G5 camshaft position sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g5-camshaft-position-sensor/114279)

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**Author:** [@joseph05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseph05)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g5-camshaft-position-sensor/114279 "2018-03-23T23:18:08Z")

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i re plased camshaf poseing seor both of them and sill had problem also replaced camshafed poishing actuwaiter the in tack one and the exast one

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## [2007 Lincoln Town Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car/114253)

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**Author:** [@john16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john16)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car/114253 "2018-03-23T22:33:15Z")

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cylinder # 6 misfire

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## [Should alignment be included with new tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-alignment-be-included-with-new-tires/83528)

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**Author:** [@krysta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krysta)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-alignment-be-included-with-new-tires/83528 "2018-03-23T21:52:52Z")

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I'm scheduled to get 2 new tires this week, and it was recommended (by the mechanic) that I get an alignment at the same time. It will cost me an extra $95, on top of the tires. My question: Is it customary to pay extr…

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## [2015 Jeep Renegade air won’t turn off after start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-air-won-t-turn-off-after-start/114174)

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**Author:** [@Danielle28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielle28)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-air-won-t-turn-off-after-start/114174 "2018-03-23T20:00:30Z")

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Any one experience when starting remotely the air will not turn off after you have started car (after remote warm up)?

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## [2009 Dodge Ram 1500 won’t go into 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-won-t-go-into-4wd/114229)

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**Author:** [@RICHARD45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RICHARD45)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-won-t-go-into-4wd/114229 "2018-03-23T16:02:01Z")

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hAD MY RAM 4X4 IN 4 TIMES AS THE SERVE 4 WHEEL DR LIGHT COMES ON AND WON’T GO INTO 4 WHEEL DR. THEY GET A CODE THAT SAYS FRONT DIFF SHIFT PROBLEM AND SAY THEY NEED 4 HRS AT 100 HR TO TRACE DOWN PROBLEM. wITH ALL THE OTHE…

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## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 bank 2 sensor 1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-bank-2-sensor-1/114281)

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**Author:** [@Rodney14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodney14)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-bank-2-sensor-1/114281 "2018-03-23T16:00:01Z")

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bank 2 sensor 1 which oxygen sensor is it?

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## [Replacing motor mount In 2006 Cadillac DTS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-motor-mount-in-2006-cadillac-dts/114221)

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**Author:** [@KentButler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KentButler)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-motor-mount-in-2006-cadillac-dts/114221 "2018-03-23T15:42:30Z")

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how do I replace the upper motor mount (dogbone) in this car? and what tools are needed?

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## [04 Ram 2500 with NV271 Grinding/Howling in 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ram-2500-with-nv271-grinding-howling-in-4x4/114254)

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**Author:** [@Demonis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demonis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ram-2500-with-nv271-grinding-howling-in-4x4/114254 "2018-03-23T15:38:01Z")

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Went to engage my 4-Hi a while back, successfully about 3-4 times due to my rear tires losing traction, during proper use (not dry pavement), then attempted again and got a grinding/howling noise from under my feet. I i…

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## [2008 Ford Taurus clunking steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-taurus-clunking-steering/114261)

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**Author:** [@Gwen44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gwen44)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-taurus-clunking-steering/114261 "2018-03-23T15:33:53Z")

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My steering clunks when you turn to the right and left. What could it be.

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## [2014 Dodge Durango transmission disengages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-durango-transmission-disengages/114267)

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**Author:** [@Mike471](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike471)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-durango-transmission-disengages/114267 "2018-03-23T15:32:27Z")

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2014 Citadel. 44,000 miles. while driving along, the inside and outside lights shut off, transmission disengages, cannot shift out of drive ( which is slipping and not moving the car) engine stays running. 4 way flashers…

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## [2017 Subaru Loyale tailgate opens randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-loyale-tailgate-opens-randomly/114264)

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**Author:** [@david10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david10)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-loyale-tailgate-opens-randomly/114264 "2018-03-23T13:59:27Z")

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tailgate opens randomly and battery dies . what am i doing wrong

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