# Latest

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## [Oil in cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-cylinder/192987)

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**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-cylinder/192987 "2023-09-20T22:40:00Z")

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I have always heard that oil should be added to each cylinder before starting up a car that has sat for a long time without starting. I am about to help a friend with a Miata that has sat for a year. How much oil goes in…

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## [Ford Focus 2008 cooling fan problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-2008-cooling-fan-problem/192982)

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**Author:** [@hoodie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hoodie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-2008-cooling-fan-problem/192982 "2023-09-20T22:12:52Z")

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Cooling fan acts normal when the car idles, turns on fan at 95-96c. The problem is that the fan kicks in (high speed) after few minutes of driving (also the temp needle drops to the starting position and doesn’t come up)…

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## [2018 chevy silverado 1500 4wd shock/struts recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-silverado-1500-4wd-shock-struts-recommendations/192979)

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**Author:** [@srmprod\_186943](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srmprod_186943)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-silverado-1500-4wd-shock-struts-recommendations/192979 "2023-09-20T21:10:01Z")

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I have a 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 5.3 engine and I was looking for some shock/strut recommendation’s. My truck is stock height. Not looking to break the bank either. I was checking on some of the reviews in regards …

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## [Tpms but no dash light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-but-no-dash-light/192984)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-but-no-dash-light/192984 "2023-09-20T20:57:48Z")

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Kid has 08 equinox with tpms. I put on wheels with no sensors and she had tpms dash light. Last week I moved same wheels to another 08 equinox I recently picked up and have driven it several hundred miles and I do not ha…

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## [DIY rust removal on car door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-rust-removal-on-car-door/192944)

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**Author:** [@cbullock.swp\_186909](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbullock.swp_186909)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-rust-removal-on-car-door/192944 "2023-09-20T19:06:55Z")

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I’ve got a 2015 Santa Fe. On the bottom of the rear passenger door some rust has appeared. The ultimate question is what is the best way to remove the rust without going to a body shop? Some context. Two years ago I a…

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## [2003 Toyota Camry - It's all good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-its-all-good/192962)

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**Author:** [@DodiSchmidgall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DodiSchmidgall)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-its-all-good/192962 "2023-09-20T16:03:02Z")

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No issue at present; just always had it checked before winter sets in here in Maine. My mechanic retired last month; another dealer bought the business.

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## [Makita Batteries Degraded Performance, Few Months Old, Warranty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/makita-batteries-degraded-performance-few-months-old-warranty/192963)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/makita-batteries-degraded-performance-few-months-old-warranty/192963 "2023-09-20T15:45:10Z")

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Makita Batteries Help. Lawn mower related, but batteries can be used in their power tools line… I purchased a Makita 36V 21 inch metal self prop mower. It used two 18V batteries. It came with four of them. Bought it a f…

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## [2016 Toyota RAV4 - Multiple issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-multiple-issues/192082)

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**Author:** [@SusieQ45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusieQ45)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-multiple-issues/192082 "2023-09-20T15:16:04Z")

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So bought my 2016 Rav4 brand new and at 118,000 miles the air condition stopped working…. So took it to the dealer who informed me that the a/c condenser needed to be replaced… AND that the water pump was leaking onto th…

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## [Dave- this one's for you](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dave-this-ones-for-you/192297)

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**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dave-this-ones-for-you/192297 "2023-09-20T13:16:31Z")

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@davesmopar if i was younger, I’d buy this. But you’d be able to make good use of it. https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1966-chrysler-300-hollister-id-708091

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## [Marnet- i found a special one for you](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marnet-i-found-a-special-one-for-you/192892)

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**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marnet-i-found-a-special-one-for-you/192892 "2023-09-20T12:15:25Z")

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@Marnet i found this one for you. It’s very rare. Moon made some very nice cars. While it’s not a 1965 Olds 98 LS, it was made in St Louis and the reason I thought of you. https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/19…

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## [Nausea From Working Under Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nausea-from-working-under-cars/135883)

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**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\
**Replies:** 82\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nausea-from-working-under-cars/135883 "2023-09-20T04:41:36Z")

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Didn’t find much online beyond the link below. Any information would be greatly appreciated – thanks in advance! https://forums.beyond.ca/threads/285375-Nausea-From-Working-Under-Cars

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## [1996 mercury couger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mercury-couger/192679)

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**Author:** [@Kaliguy35\_185235](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaliguy35_185235)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mercury-couger/192679 "2023-09-20T02:20:58Z")

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Havc a/c work/ heater work but stuck on defrost had to change.the blower wire and no over vents.will work on stuck on defrost vent upper. Thought was automatic cotrol box it.wasent.it but wasn’t wire to blower

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## [2009 Ford Escape - New muffler is loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-new-muffler-is-loud/192969)

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**Author:** [@Janet03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janet03)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-new-muffler-is-loud/192969 "2023-09-20T01:40:50Z")

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I went and had a new muffler and maybe tailpipe put on but also my car was louder when it came out of the garage. I said to the guy “omg it is louder” so he brought it back in but it was close to closing. He told me pro…

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## [2005 acura mdx slow crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-mdx-slow-crank/192934)

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**Author:** [@maxokream](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxokream)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-mdx-slow-crank/192934 "2023-09-20T01:11:56Z")

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so my 2005 acura mdx cranks slow and most of the time starts but there’s been times where it didn’t. The battery tests come back good. 12.6 car off, 10.5 while cranking, and 14.2 when running so alternator should be fine…

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## [Connecting +12 wire from cargo trailer to Renault Grand Scenic IV fuse box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/connecting-12-wire-from-cargo-trailer-to-renault-grand-scenic-iv-fuse-box/192939)

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**Author:** [@david.reikher\_186902](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david.reikher_186902)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/connecting-12-wire-from-cargo-trailer-to-renault-grand-scenic-iv-fuse-box/192939 "2023-09-19T23:51:30Z")

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Hi all, I installed a trailer hitch on my Renault Grand Scenic IV and I’m wondering where to connect the +12 wire. I found an empty spot in the fuse box which has +12V coming out of it, so I connected it there but now I…

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## [1997 Ford F250 LIGHT DUTY ABS/Brake lights on - cannot read fault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f250-light-duty-abs-brake-lights-on-cannot-read-fault/192851)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f250-light-duty-abs-brake-lights-on-cannot-read-fault/192851 "2023-09-19T23:39:42Z")

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So, my 1997 F250 LIGHT DUTY (ones with the 7 lug rims) has decided to throw another curve ball. I was driving down the road and noticed the ABS light on. Later I noticed the brake light was on and am not sure if that w…

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## [Extended warranty on used 2020 Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-on-used-2020-honda-crv/192834)

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**Author:** [@hswiftdillon\_186830](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hswiftdillon_186830)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-on-used-2020-honda-crv/192834 "2023-09-19T23:27:27Z")

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Hi, i recently purchased a gently used 2020 honda crv ex with 16500 miles at a Honda dealer. I admit i wasnt prepared for the final paperwork ansd was offered a 4 year extended warranty for $1400 and took it. I have anot…

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## [New ( rebuilt alternator) whining & running hot after only 200 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rebuilt-alternator-whining-running-hot-after-only-200-miles/192837)

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**Author:** [@meehanjames11\_147645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meehanjames11_147645)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rebuilt-alternator-whining-running-hot-after-only-200-miles/192837 "2023-09-19T17:57:00Z")

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My1995 toyota camry XLE V6 alternator has developed a distinctive low pitched whining sound after only 200 miles of use. The alternator is a rebuilt one from Advanced auto parts. It also becomes very hot to touch after …

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## [Internal and External A/T Filters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-and-external-a-t-filters/192924)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-and-external-a-t-filters/192924 "2023-09-19T17:23:45Z")

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Hi, I have a 2014 Acura TSX, A/T, 2.4 L Engine, about 110 kmiles on it. I had the “3” come up on the maintenance minder system, which is in the owners manual as “Replace transmission fluid”, the filter is not mentioned…

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## [Remove water from alcohol for fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-water-from-alcohol-for-fuel/192938)

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**Author:** [@Zer0.Zer0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zer0.Zer0)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-water-from-alcohol-for-fuel/192938 "2023-09-19T16:23:26Z")

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Ive been trying to do some research about adding these water removers (stp water remover) to alcohol (65-80%) and have been coming up empty handed, and dont want to test it outright off the bat without some input first a…

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## [2015 Ford Transit Connect - No brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-transit-connect-no-brakes/189409)

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**Author:** [@Yitzchak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yitzchak)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-transit-connect-no-brakes/189409 "2023-09-19T14:46:21Z")

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2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 150 BRAKE PEDAL DROPS TO THE FLOOR. while driving for a few hours on the freeway, the van starts to shake and speed drops from 65 to 45. when you put the brake on, it shakes more. left the fre…

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## [Issue with 2012 nissan altima blower motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-2012-nissan-altima-blower-motor/192902)

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**Author:** [@KayakFisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KayakFisher)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-2012-nissan-altima-blower-motor/192902 "2023-09-19T10:35:15Z")

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Hey guys, I have a 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5s Coupe. I have recently had some issues with the blower motor that has me stumped and I was hoping you good people might have the solution. A few weeks ago this problem developed…

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## [2007 Toyota RAV4- What do I do to find a place for minor body work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-what-do-i-do-to-find-a-place-for-minor-body-work/192923)

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**Author:** [@Crystalroane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystalroane)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-what-do-i-do-to-find-a-place-for-minor-body-work/192923 "2023-09-18T22:22:10Z")

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The passenger side front small damage an scratch

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## [2007 Toyota Sienna LE AWD - undercarriage noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-le-awd-undercarriage-noises/192942)

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**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-le-awd-undercarriage-noises/192942 "2023-09-18T20:41:43Z")

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Normally I would start by investigating and trying to troubleshoot myself, then I would post here with my (incorrect) guesses and send us all down a rabbit hole. So this time I’m just going to describe the symptoms and s…

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## [Intermittent loss of acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-acceleration/192949)

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**Author:** [@Marty.armstrong21\_186912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marty.armstrong21_186912)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-acceleration/192949 "2023-09-18T20:39:20Z")

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I apologize in advance, I’m not the most mechanically savvy. I’ll just describe exactly what my 2009 Toyota Corolla has been doing the last couple of months. 6 months ago, I was driving down the freeway with cruise contr…

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## [KIA reports it's "glow plugs" have an issue; the car is not a diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-reports-its-glow-plugs-have-an-issue-the-car-is-not-a-diesel/192821)

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**Author:** [@rickchapman\_186828](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rickchapman_186828)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-reports-its-glow-plugs-have-an-issue-the-car-is-not-a-diesel/192821 "2023-09-18T20:17:54Z")

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My 2014 KIA Forte EX began flashing a check engine light and power dropped off drastically. The first shop said the ignition coil on one of the plugs and the plug itself was bad. They fixed it at a very high price and I …

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## [Vehicle suggestion for a hiker who misses driving a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-suggestion-for-a-hiker-who-misses-driving-a-car/191746)

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**Author:** [@Scrabbler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrabbler)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-suggestion-for-a-hiker-who-misses-driving-a-car/191746 "2023-09-18T20:14:25Z")

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This is something of a followup to my previous post (on whether a car becomes unreliable simply by virtue of age/mileage alone regardless of maintenance/lack of previous major problems). I’ve decided the Subaru Outback …

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## [Worm Shaft Grease?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worm-shaft-grease/192947)

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**Author:** [@531abc\_186891](https://community.cartalk.com/u/531abc_186891)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worm-shaft-grease/192947 "2023-09-18T19:03:24Z")

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It looks like I’m going to be taking apart my worm shaft (the shaft that transfers rotation from the eps motor to the column) because of what I’m relatively certain is a bad bearing and there’s a good chance I’ll need to…

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## [2016 Ford Explorer - Rear tires are a symptom - what is the cause?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-rear-tires-are-a-symptom-what-is-the-cause/192895)

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**Author:** [@stopher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stopher)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-rear-tires-are-a-symptom-what-is-the-cause/192895 "2023-09-18T16:46:04Z")

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my 2016 explorer Limited is chewing up the rear tires. I bought the vehicle used with 140K on it. Not sure if the rear end recalls have anything to do with it. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this.

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## [91 Cadillac Deville Fuel Filter Location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-cadillac-deville-fuel-filter-location/192954)

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**Author:** [@Goomdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goomdog)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-cadillac-deville-fuel-filter-location/192954 "2023-09-18T16:39:28Z")

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Hope you’re all doing well. I’m facing a bit of a head-scratcher with my 1991 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Spring Edition. I’ve been trying to locate the fuel filter for what feels like forever, and I could really use some gui…

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