# Latest

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## [Scrapping a Car in Chicago Area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapping-a-car-in-chicago-area/193388)

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**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapping-a-car-in-chicago-area/193388 "2023-10-16T21:07:17Z")

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Hello Everyone, I have a car that I would like to scrap soon, and the Google search for a scrap yard was surprisingly unhelpful. I figured this being such a big community and Chicago being such a big city, I might get …

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## [01 Explorer Ignition Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-explorer-ignition-problem/193387)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-explorer-ignition-problem/193387 "2023-10-16T18:51:23Z")

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2001 Ford Explorer 4.0. The key spins freely in the ignition cylinder. There’s no resistance whatsoever when turning it and it doesn’t click to the multiple on positions, just turns completely freely like a key that you’…

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## [Newer Car Not Turning Over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-car-not-turning-over/193195)

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**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-car-not-turning-over/193195 "2023-10-16T16:36:16Z")

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Hello Everyone, I have a 2020 Kia Rio with 33K miles. I recently plugged in one of the Progressive Snapshot devices. 2 weeks later, I went to my car, power locks worked, dash lights came on, then the car wouldn’t turn…

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## [Car starting jerking only when stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-jerking-only-when-stopped/193233)

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**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-jerking-only-when-stopped/193233 "2023-10-11T23:14:05Z")

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Hi I have a 2004 Honda Accord LX. It has 130 on the dash but I believe it has a lot more. So when I was stopped one day it just shut off. So I changed the battery and I was good for like 3 months or so. Then out of nowhe…

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## [2021 Toyota RAV4 EV - Looking for a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-rav4-ev-looking-for-a-mechanic/193228)

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**Author:** [@JErbach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JErbach)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-rav4-ev-looking-for-a-mechanic/193228 "2023-10-15T23:07:54Z")

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EV / BEV / PHEV Mechanic - Greater Boston? Hello, my two years of free Toyota Care are almost up and I’m looking for a future shop to work on the EV components of my car, that isn’t the dealer. They are OK, but I’m not…

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## [2016 Jeep compass check engine light and electronic throttle control light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-check-engine-light-and-electronic-throttle-control-light-on/193382)

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**Author:** [@Kpking42\_187265](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kpking42_187265)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-check-engine-light-and-electronic-throttle-control-light-on/193382 "2023-10-15T21:21:06Z")

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I have a 2016 Jeep compass with 122,000 miles on it. About a month ago I used my remote start one morning and it revved up really high and sat there for a little and RPMs started fluctuating really bad and my check engin…

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## [Honda Accord 2015 Wire hanging below the rear tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2015-wire-hanging-below-the-rear-tire/193364)

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**Author:** [@HNDDeeps555](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HNDDeeps555)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2015-wire-hanging-below-the-rear-tire/193364 "2023-10-15T03:54:38Z")

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Hey there car community, So I noticed something weird on my car today, there is a wire or some kind of hose which seems to be unplugged from my car it’s located below next to the left side of the rear wheel. Wondering if…

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## [How quickly does air leave an auto tire's tube?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-quickly-does-air-leave-an-auto-tires-tube/193259)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-quickly-does-air-leave-an-auto-tires-tube/193259 "2023-10-15T01:16:17Z")

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I borrowed a neighbor’s hand cart. The tires were flat. I fixed it for her a year or so ago (someone had given it to her; it lacked many wheel bolts.) and pumped the tires up to the rated 30 psi then. I pumped them up…

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## [Transmission oil mixing with engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-mixing-with-engine-oil/193349)

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**Author:** [@soonerfan905](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soonerfan905)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-mixing-with-engine-oil/193349 "2023-10-14T21:47:32Z")

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2011 Tahoe LT / 4WD / 5.3L / 191k miles Noticed my engine oil had a red tint to it not long after I changed it. Drives fine, oil pressure steady, not getting hot. If I didn’t check my oil I wouldn’t have ever known. Wha…

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## [Car overheating, full coolant, and dying battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-full-coolant-and-dying-battery/183366)

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**Author:** [@Alexdejay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexdejay)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-full-coolant-and-dying-battery/183366 "2023-10-14T21:33:22Z")

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I have a 2007 Hyundai Sonota at 72,000 miles. I tried to start my car and it wouldn’t fully roll over. Check engine light came on too but my code reader didn’t pick anything up. Everything electrical still worked includi…

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## [Unidentified car part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unidentified-car-part/193376)

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**Author:** [@dale.athy\_184955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale.athy_184955)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unidentified-car-part/193376 "2023-10-14T21:13:10Z")

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I had to open up the back hatch door of my 2005 Toyota Highlander because it was locked closed and I couldn’t open the lock on the door. After I opened it up I discovered a completely loose chunk of metal was blocking th…

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## [Intermittent Squeaking from 2016 Rogue when A/C is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-squeaking-from-2016-rogue-when-a-c-is-on/193366)

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**Author:** [@sasdanatomy\_187243](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sasdanatomy_187243)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-squeaking-from-2016-rogue-when-a-c-is-on/193366 "2023-10-14T20:47:38Z")

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Hi! I’m hearing a squeaking noise coming from near the centre of the console in my 2016 Nissan Rogue when the A/C runs. It’s independent of speed, drive/park, etc. and happens intermittently. It doesn’t sound like it’s c…

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## [Why are my driver side door panel armrest button lights not shutting off? Be 08 Honda accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-driver-side-door-panel-armrest-button-lights-not-shutting-off-be-08-honda-accord/193372)

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**Author:** [@Oscarhernandez78704\_187246](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oscarhernandez78704_187246)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-driver-side-door-panel-armrest-button-lights-not-shutting-off-be-08-honda-accord/193372 "2023-10-14T20:10:42Z")

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Why are the driver side door panel armrest button lights staying on even after I shut off the car. My driver side door seal is broken, so when it rains water leaks on the driver side, door panel. Could this be it?

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## [Looking for car talk cartoon with yaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-car-talk-cartoon-with-yaks/193348)

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**Author:** [@gvoyseyforum\_187224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gvoyseyforum_187224)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-car-talk-cartoon-with-yaks/193348 "2023-10-14T17:28:07Z")

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many years ago – maybe 2009 or 2010 – i found a drawing/cartoon of car talk and i forgot to save it, and i’ve been looking for it ever since. It was a single panel, depicting a radio broadcasting booth. In the booth wer…

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## [2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid - 12V battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-fusion-hybrid-12v-battery-issue/188701)

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**Author:** [@JPerez1978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPerez1978)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-fusion-hybrid-12v-battery-issue/188701 "2023-10-14T16:36:32Z")

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I had this issue months after purchasing the car back in 2020. It was under warranty, so I had the battery replaced. It happened again today in January of 2023! The car was running fine the day before, and this morning i…

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## [No tail light license plate or trunk release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-tail-light-license-plate-or-trunk-release/192955)

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**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-tail-light-license-plate-or-trunk-release/192955 "2023-10-14T01:13:35Z")

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98 lesabre. I had problems w the starter last winter/fall. I haven’t driven it since march. With winter here soon I got it out. I have no tail light. But also license plate light or trunk release in the car. The release …

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## [Odyssey cruise control creates Transmision error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-cruise-control-creates-transmision-error/184962)

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**Author:** [@AAAndrew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AAAndrew)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-cruise-control-creates-transmision-error/184962 "2023-10-13T22:20:52Z")

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I have a 2009 Honda Odyssey with 200,184 miles. Recently had the piston rings re-done. The problem with the transmission error started when the rings were bad (drove for about a month before getting repaired), but it’s c…

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## [Honda cannot move with door open?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cannot-move-with-door-open/193362)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cannot-move-with-door-open/193362 "2023-10-13T18:35:57Z")

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## [Lexus dealer: $1,000+ for 60k transmission maintenance. 2023 RX350h](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dealer-1-000-for-60k-transmission-maintenance-2023-rx350h/193157)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dealer-1-000-for-60k-transmission-maintenance-2023-rx350h/193157 "2023-10-13T00:51:51Z")

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Called Lexus when we reached 30k. (Naturally a hospital calls for a blood transport as I am speaking to Lexus.) Anyone knowhathey do? Th.is the CVT Continuously Variable Transmission. Thank you. Oh, she mentioned t…

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## [2001 Ford Ranger intermittent starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748)

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**Author:** [@WayneHenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneHenson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748 "2023-10-13T00:40:41Z")

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I have this 2001 Ford Ranger and having some intermittent starting issues. Usually happens after I have taken it out and drive for about 30 minutes or so and shut if off then try and restart it right away. I cannot hear …

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## [2011 Mazda 3 or 2017 Nissan versa?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-3-or-2017-nissan-versa/193315)

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**Author:** [@J.nowells\_187153](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.nowells_187153)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-3-or-2017-nissan-versa/193315 "2023-10-12T18:17:46Z")

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So, I’ve purchased a vehicle through Carvana a couple of years ago, and had a relatively easy time. I’m looking to grab another one, and im stuck between these 2. The Mazda 3 hatchback I was looking at is a 2011, the ca…

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## [2000 Ford Mustang - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-stalls/193334)

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**Author:** [@treveeneo\_187211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/treveeneo_187211)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-stalls/193334 "2023-10-12T14:44:45Z")

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2000 Mustang: Stalls while driving. Sometimes i turn the key and not one thing lights up. But if you have positive thoughts for awhile it’ll start up. When i turn on the headlights the motor revs up. Lights flickering as…

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## [Interesting Article and Video on buying a New or Used Vehicle…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article-and-video-on-buying-a-new-or-used-vehicle/193339)

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**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article-and-video-on-buying-a-new-or-used-vehicle/193339 "2023-10-12T03:07:43Z")

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Here is an interesting article on buying a car, new or used… We gotten so many postings from new members who ask, “Is this a good price?” for a certain car that is for sale at a dealership. And they have not done any r…

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## [Hyuandi badge fell off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyuandi-badge-fell-off/193327)

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**Author:** [@Champ31957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Champ31957)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyuandi-badge-fell-off/193327 "2023-10-12T02:23:50Z")

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I know that it’s not the most important thing in the world right now but the emblem fell off the hatch of my 07 Tuscan and one of my neighbors was nice enough to leave it on my door step. What’s the best all weather, me…

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## [Wobbly engine idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbly-engine-idle/193333)

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**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbly-engine-idle/193333 "2023-10-11T22:44:11Z")

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When I come to a stop in my 2005 Buick Century, the engine idle sometimes has a wobbly feel. Is it the harmonic balancer, an engine mount or does it need ignition work?

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## [2014 Toyota Tacoma wouldn’t shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-wouldn-t-shift/174643)

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**Author:** [@MichaelAcosta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelAcosta)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-wouldn-t-shift/174643 "2023-10-11T22:33:43Z")

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I have a 2014 Tacoma with 62k miles. My Tacoma was parked for a couple of days before I decided to go visit my sister. When I placed the truck into Drive, truck did not want move forward, it felt like it engaged 1st gear…

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## [Got my oil change at valvoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-my-oil-change-at-valvoline/193188)

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**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\
**Replies:** 61\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-my-oil-change-at-valvoline/193188 "2023-10-11T22:30:15Z")

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got full synthetic with no questions or gripes from service rep. everything went smoothly except a bit too much residual flow from oil filter which i wiped up. otherwise i think i am going to stick with valvoline from …

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## [Hitting a media](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hitting-a-media/193295)

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**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hitting-a-media/193295 "2023-10-11T13:57:31Z")

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I was turning into a main road from side street and it was dark and my left front wheel caught the median went up and landed safely but the impact made the wheel go up and touch tire guard which came off and fell on stre…

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## [Vibration with deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-with-deceleration/67424)

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**Author:** [@czip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/czip)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-with-deceleration/67424 "2023-10-11T12:39:58Z")

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I have vibration on deceleration between 55 and 45 mph with braking. The brake pads were checked and ok so cylinders were fixed for warps and there was some improvement, but it returned. Tires were changed with no improv…

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## [Engine stopped, battery good. Troubleshooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stopped-battery-good-troubleshooting/193312)

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**Author:** [@daniel.bamahol\_187192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daniel.bamahol_187192)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stopped-battery-good-troubleshooting/193312 "2023-10-10T22:52:51Z")

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She died suddenly on the road, but i made it to a safe spot. The battery is good and never went off, its not low on gas. The cranking sounds normal exept no ignition. I checked the fuel pump fuse and the belts under the …

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