# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2013 Chevrolet Impala stalls on full tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-stalls-on-full-tank/114090)

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**Author:** [@DonnaRossetti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaRossetti)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-stalls-on-full-tank/114090 "2018-03-22T01:53:01Z")

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Impala stalls after filling gas tank

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## [2010 Honda CR-V transmission fluid change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-transmission-fluid-change-interval/114138)

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**Author:** [@BarryBayon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryBayon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-transmission-fluid-change-interval/114138 "2018-03-22T01:50:06Z")

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My Honda dealership says change transmission fluid every 30,00 miles. Others (Toyota) say 100,000 miles unless fluid is dirty. What is appropriate?

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## [2007 Ford Explorer oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-oil-light/114119)

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**Author:** [@Emmaebong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmaebong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-oil-light/114119 "2018-03-22T00:45:46Z")

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the engine oil light came up while driving and the engine stopped on its own. i checked the engine oil and discovered it was still within the manufacturers gauge. What could be the cause?

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## [1999 Mitsubishi Galant jerky transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mitsubishi-galant-jerky-transmission/114160)

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**Author:** [@robertmcfarlane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertmcfarlane)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mitsubishi-galant-jerky-transmission/114160 "2018-03-22T00:22:53Z")

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automatic transmission will suddenly jerk while at highway speeds for no apparent reason

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## [Exhaust smoke when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smoke-when-cold/114111)

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**Author:** [@Nick\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Law)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smoke-when-cold/114111 "2018-03-22T00:03:28Z")

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hey guys, i want you guys to tell me what might be wrong with my car or is it normal. i did a cold start after the car has been sitting for a night, no smoke would come out of the exhaust pipe however, when i rev the ca…

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## [2005 Chevrolet Colorado hard to start cold engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-colorado-hard-to-start-cold-engine/114032)

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**Author:** [@John09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John09)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-colorado-hard-to-start-cold-engine/114032 "2018-03-21T23:12:34Z")

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My 2005 Chevy Colorado has the I4 2.8L engine and is difficult to start when the engine is cold. It runs perfect once started. What components on this vehicle ensure extra fuel for cold starting? I am not aware of an ext…

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## [2014 Kia Soul no power after stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-no-power-after-stopping/114149)

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**Author:** [@HarryHousour](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarryHousour)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-no-power-after-stopping/114149 "2018-03-21T22:52:06Z")

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Come to a Stop Light and go to take Off No power have to Let off and Hit the peddle again

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## [Help on mismatched VIN and misfiring issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-mismatched-vin-and-misfiring-issue/114113)

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**Author:** [@JeffT92264](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffT92264)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-mismatched-vin-and-misfiring-issue/114113 "2018-03-21T21:33:43Z")

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Ok, I’ll TRY to make this as brief as possible… But im at my wits end and need help . This is regarding a 2003 ford escape 3.0 v6 that I purchased in 2014 with 72,000 miles on it from a large Ford dealership here in L. A…

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## [1996 Accord clutch bleeding issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-accord-clutch-bleeding-issues/114144)

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**Author:** [@axelknight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/axelknight)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-accord-clutch-bleeding-issues/114144 "2018-03-21T21:29:57Z")

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Trying to bleed the clutch system after replacing the master and slave. I’ve successfully bled the system before, but not after replacing the cylinders. The fluid level in the reservoir isn’t changing after topping it of…

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## [2008 Pontiac G6 airbags didn’t deploy in accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-airbags-didn-t-deploy-in-accident/113581)

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**Author:** [@AlbertButler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlbertButler)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-airbags-didn-t-deploy-in-accident/113581 "2018-03-21T20:55:04Z")

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I previously owned a 2008 Pontiac g6 which was totalled on 1/16/18 . I would like to know why neither air bag deployed at a 50 mph impact which caused injury. And who is to be held liable

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## [2002 Ford Explorer jerking on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-jerking-on-acceleration/114147)

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**Author:** [@JamesAndres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesAndres)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-jerking-on-acceleration/114147 "2018-03-21T20:08:11Z")

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We have a 2002 Ford Explorer, 4x4 with 130,000 miles. The problem we have is when we accelerate from a stop, it starts to rapid jerking, like it is missing. It comes out of that after it is done shifting. It does this…

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## [Changing units in 2017 Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-units-in-2017-nissan-murano/114142)

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**Author:** [@pat35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pat35)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-units-in-2017-nissan-murano/114142 "2018-03-21T19:00:09Z")

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changing from celius to fahrentheit

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## [2006 Nissan Xterra timing belt or chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-xterra-timing-belt-or-chain/114084)

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**Author:** [@Carlo36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlo36)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-xterra-timing-belt-or-chain/114084 "2018-03-21T16:43:56Z")

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Nissan 2006 xterra does it have a timing belt or chain

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## [2010 Dodge Challenger need input on upgrades](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-challenger-need-input-on-upgrades/113976)

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**Author:** [@nick28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick28)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-challenger-need-input-on-upgrades/113976 "2018-03-21T16:10:41Z")

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Hey everyone. I recently purchased a 2010 Dodge Challenger r/t. It is bone stock. What performance parts can I purchase, to make this thing a beast? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

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## [1999 Ford Contour won’t shift to drive or reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-won-t-shift-to-drive-or-reverse/114107)

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**Author:** [@Corrina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corrina)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-won-t-shift-to-drive-or-reverse/114107 "2018-03-21T15:34:17Z")

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Driving 99 Ford Contour at 65 mph and accidently bumped shifter into neutral. Won’t engage in drive or revere. No tranny fluid dumped. Could it be just a shifter issue ? Had a previous problem with a piece that broke in …

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## [Can’t find CD pause on 2012 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-find-cd-pause-on-2012-honda-cr-v/114079)

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**Author:** [@SharonWilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonWilcox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-find-cd-pause-on-2012-honda-cr-v/114079 "2018-03-21T14:28:04Z")

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I am going on a trip, want to listen to book on tape but can’t find in the auto book how to pause the CD. Help!!!

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## [2009 Chevrolet Malibu service lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-service-lights/114098)

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**Author:** [@Thomas26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-service-lights/114098 "2018-03-21T14:25:17Z")

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My “check engine” light comes on, “service esc” and “service traction” lights come on every 5 to 10 minutes.

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## [2010 GMC Terrain overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-terrain-overheating/114101)

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**Author:** [@chavez1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chavez1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-terrain-overheating/114101 "2018-03-21T14:24:17Z")

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i changed my water pump and thermostat on my2010 gmc terrain and iam still over heating the fans work the radiator is good what domyoyu thin the problem is

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## [2017 Ford Fiesta jerking on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fiesta-jerking-on-acceleration/114121)

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**Author:** [@gary491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gary491)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fiesta-jerking-on-acceleration/114121 "2018-03-21T14:01:41Z")

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jerking when accelerating

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## [2011 Kia Soul leaking oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-soul-leaking-oil/114053)

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**Author:** [@tiffany29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiffany29)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-soul-leaking-oil/114053 "2018-03-21T13:22:57Z")

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Hi i have a 2011 kia soul 2u 1.6L i have a oil changed done not even 200km have some white and blue smoke from the exhaust so we stop on the side of the road. They have alot of oil atleast 3liter on the ground and in the…

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## [2006 Buick Rainier tailgate won't lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rainier-tailgate-wont-lock/114064)

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**Author:** [@GuyShort](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GuyShort)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rainier-tailgate-wont-lock/114064 "2018-03-21T03:47:07Z")

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How to fix tailgate that doesn’t lock?

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## [2014 Toyota Tacoma oil changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-oil-changes/114060)

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**Author:** [@joe52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe52)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-oil-changes/114060 "2018-03-21T03:26:51Z")

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bought new have only 7,000mi dealer says oil needs changed 1 a year. with such low mileage per year would like to change oil every other year. syn oil 0w-20 opinion?

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## [Disconnect battery before leaving for 8 months?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnect-battery-before-leaving-for-8-months/114082)

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**Author:** [@DonSchaecher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonSchaecher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnect-battery-before-leaving-for-8-months/114082 "2018-03-21T01:34:21Z")

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We are leaving our 2014 Nissan altima in a car port for eight months, in Phoenix, should we disconnect the battery?

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## [2002 Ford Mustang no oil visible on dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-mustang-no-oil-visible-on-dipstick/114050)

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**Author:** [@SeanGray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanGray)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-mustang-no-oil-visible-on-dipstick/114050 "2018-03-21T01:02:29Z")

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Why I don’t have oil on my dip stick with no leaks or smoke and just had the oil changed about 2 months ago?

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## [No HEAT IN TAHOE!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-tahoe/114088)

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**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-tahoe/114088 "2018-03-21T00:33:25Z")

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD with 250K miles. No heat anywhere in tahoe on any setting! Thermostat reads good temperature. Even after driving for an hour, it still blows cold(outside air temp). Plenty of coolant in reser…

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## [Volvo C70 Sensor Electronic Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c70-sensor-electronic-module/114068)

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**Author:** [@MikeParks22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeParks22)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c70-sensor-electronic-module/114068 "2018-03-20T21:30:54Z")

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I bring my 2007 Volvo C70 to the local dealership to fix the clutch master cylindar and now when they are done they say the SEM (Sensor electronic module) is not working and the car sometimes won’t start and the wipers g…

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## [2010 Chevrolet Caprice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-caprice/114027)

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**Author:** [@I.P.Jordan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I.P.Jordan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-caprice/114027 "2018-03-20T21:11:48Z")

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My 2010 Dodge Caprice is hesitating & losing power suddenly while I’m driving. My mechanic says it needs the CVT transmission fluid changed, which only a dealer can do. The dealer hung up on me when I called about it. H…

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## [Water in 2009 Mazda 323 engine coolant reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-2009-mazda-323-engine-coolant-reservoir/114077)

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**Author:** [@MarlenCarvalho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarlenCarvalho)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-2009-mazda-323-engine-coolant-reservoir/114077 "2018-03-20T20:54:21Z")

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I accidentally poured water into the engine coolant reservoir and wondering what kind of damage I’ve done if any?

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## [Misfire in 2014 Ford F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-in-2014-ford-f150/114075)

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**Author:** [@tsalcido](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsalcido)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-in-2014-ford-f150/114075 "2018-03-20T20:53:31Z")

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misfire piston 7 miles on truck 52.000

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## [Mechanic not fixing car problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-not-fixing-car-problem/114072)

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**Author:** [@Michelle234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle234)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-not-fixing-car-problem/114072 "2018-03-20T20:52:01Z")

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Okay guys, so my car has been driving smoothly for about 2 months, before that, it had a lot of starting problems. We fixed the starter, got a new battery and everything was good until last week. The starting problem is …

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