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## [2012 Toyota Venza - Venza OK?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-venza-venza-ok/191168)

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**Author:** [@neonmark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neonmark)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-venza-venza-ok/191168 "2023-06-20T18:45:28Z")

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I am thinking of buying a toyota venza what sort of issues ha s anyone had?

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## ['The driverless golf ball'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-driverless-golf-ball/191185)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-driverless-golf-ball/191185 "2023-06-20T18:27:45Z")

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a cartoon from the current The New Yorker

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## [Which high mileage car is better?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-high-mileage-car-is-better/191081)

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**Author:** [@jeyoder1987\_185585](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeyoder1987_185585)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-high-mileage-car-is-better/191081 "2023-06-20T15:12:52Z")

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I’m looking to purchase a more economical vehicle to use for daily use as well as longer road trips. I’m looking at either a 2004-2010 Toyota Corolla or a 2006-2011 Honda Civic. Most of the ones in my price range have an…

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## [Toyota Prius 2010 Can't open the driver's door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius-2010-cant-open-the-drivers-door/191191)

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**Author:** [@mazoretka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazoretka)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius-2010-cant-open-the-drivers-door/191191 "2023-06-20T09:28:29Z")

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Hi guys I installed sound deadening and haven’t put the door handle wires correctly. If I remember well I installed the heads of the wire properly but forgot to put in the right position the green and white plastics. …

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## [Ability to Conduct Polls?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ability-to-conduct-polls/191182)

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**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ability-to-conduct-polls/191182 "2023-06-20T01:49:50Z")

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Hello, does Car Talk’s Community Forums have a ‘Poll/Survey’ option? If so, how do I access it? Also, a quicker way to list discussions I participate in?

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## [No more Acuras for China](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-acuras-for-china/188397)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-acuras-for-china/188397 "2023-06-19T22:09:48Z")

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First it was Jeep, and now Acura is ceasing production in China, due to very low sales figures.

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## [Ac/heat stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heat-stopped-working/191186)

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**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heat-stopped-working/191186 "2023-06-19T21:54:34Z")

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Honda Accord 04 LX… Ok so out of nowhere my ac and heat stopped working(been a few months) I’d say at least 3 months. So the mechanic that I took the shop to, who I will never go back to, that there are 2 separate things…

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## [This looks legit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-looks-legit/191147)

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**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-looks-legit/191147 "2023-06-19T19:59:37Z")

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This would get most guys’ attention-

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## [Battery anchor and battery connector issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-anchor-and-battery-connector-issues/191142)

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**Author:** [@lydia\_185631](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lydia_185631)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-anchor-and-battery-connector-issues/191142 "2023-06-19T17:54:50Z")

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Update: I uploaded two pics, one of broken anchor here, and one of + post connector in the response. I have two battery issues on my 2012 Nissan Sentra: The battery anchor is broken and needs replaced. Is this some…

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## [Climate Control Blower/Fan working intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-control-blower-fan-working-intermittently/191180)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-control-blower-fan-working-intermittently/191180 "2023-06-19T03:42:03Z")

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The climate control/blower fan on my 2013 mustang has been working intermittently for the past couple weeks. Some days it will work perfectly as it’s supposed to on all speeds on the climate control dial. Other days I …

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## [2017 Cadillac XT5 - Stiff ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-stiff-ride/191179)

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**Author:** [@CharlesStebbins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesStebbins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-stiff-ride/191179 "2023-06-19T00:29:57Z")

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Suspension seems VERY Stiff-ride is very rough

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## [Wheel/ tire size adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-tire-size-adjustment/191163)

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**Author:** [@bluedory\_185650](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluedory_185650)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-tire-size-adjustment/191163 "2023-06-18T23:08:02Z")

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Does anyone know of a calculator or website that helps determining tire/ wheel size changes? I currently have 19" wheels and I really would prefer something smaller (16" rims). The reason being that I want more rubber …

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## [Squealing Noise After Light Accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-noise-after-light-accident/191174)

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**Author:** [@amosgilburt\_183379](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amosgilburt_183379)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-noise-after-light-accident/191174 "2023-06-18T20:56:13Z")

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After a light accident where my front right quarter panel hit another car just above the wheel. I thought I only had light cosmetic damage, however, a few days ago I started to hear a squealing noise. Here is what I noti…

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## [P0303 Cylinder 3 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0303-cylinder-3-misfire/190855)

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**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0303-cylinder-3-misfire/190855 "2023-06-18T18:55:46Z")

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I have a 1999 Chevy Blazer 6 Cylinder 4WD with 113,000 miles. I just got a P0303 check engine light (stored code), cylinder 3 misfire. Also a P0121, Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Range, pending code. Are these codes r…

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## [2021 delayed response/bucking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-delayed-response-bucking/191149)

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**Author:** [@robertstaszak98\_185638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertstaszak98_185638)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-delayed-response-bucking/191149 "2023-06-18T14:12:11Z")

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Continuing the discussion from 2010 Subaru Forester - bucking for no reason: my 2021 forester has a delayed response when i drive it after it sits for extended periods of time (like overnight),at low speed the rpm will …

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## [1997 Honda Crv Transmission Slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-crv-transmission-slipping/117399)

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**Author:** [@nophilangie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nophilangie)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-crv-transmission-slipping/117399 "2023-06-18T14:14:51Z")

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Hello all! I have a 1997 Honda crv AWD with an automatic transmission. It has 190k on it. I just recently purchased the car for a really good deal…but with that said I hope you guys can help me. When I looked over the s…

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## [Favorite license plates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/favorite-license-plates/191072)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/favorite-license-plates/191072 "2023-06-18T01:45:06Z")

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California allowed ‘FAH Q’ until they figured it out. Wendy Auger, a New Hampshirite with children, had ‘PB4WEGO’. The state tried to get her to surrender it

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## [2003 Chevy Trailblazer dies on road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-trailblazer-dies-on-road/191166)

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**Author:** [@jdmere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdmere)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-trailblazer-dies-on-road/191166 "2023-06-17T22:39:06Z")

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Inquiring for a friend. Her 2003 Trailblazer has died right in the middle of the road while driving a couple of times. All the gauges go up and down, and the dash lights illuminate. Her mechanic says the battery is fi…

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## [Hot rod turtle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-rod-turtle/191156)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-rod-turtle/191156 "2023-06-17T21:37:37Z")

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This happened last night while I was out for a walk, no fooling. A man pulled up to a stop sign at a T and did a California roll through it. What was strange is that he rolled slowly across the road as he turned left, …

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## [354,000+ Jeeps recalled worldwide. Rear coils springs can fall off while being driven](https://community.cartalk.com/t/354-000-jeeps-recalled-worldwide-rear-coils-springs-can-fall-off-while-being-driven/191117)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/354-000-jeeps-recalled-worldwide-rear-coils-springs-can-fall-off-while-being-driven/191117 "2023-06-17T13:24:39Z")

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DETROIT — Stellantis is recalling more than 354,000 Jeeps worldwide because the rear coil springs can fall off while they’re being driven. The recall covers certain 2022 and 2023 Grand Cherokee and 2021 to 2023 Grand …

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## [2016 Ford Escape - Shifter question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-shifter-question/191137)

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**Author:** [@JohnDyeJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnDyeJr)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-shifter-question/191137 "2023-06-16T21:29:16Z")

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Floor gear shift selector had light out on a 2016 Ford Escape, I bought in daylight at Nissan of Jefferson City, Mo. Finaly, whilr going through a car wash, noticed the gear selector light was out. Nothing listed in man…

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## [2019 Lincoln MKT - How do I take off the spoiler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkt-how-do-i-take-off-the-spoiler/191153)

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**Author:** [@Gary15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkt-how-do-i-take-off-the-spoiler/191153 "2023-06-16T16:25:38Z")

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How to remove rear spoiler on 2019 Lincoln MKT.

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## [Automated elevators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automated-elevators/191126)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automated-elevators/191126 "2023-06-16T12:56:42Z")

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The Washington Post's David Von Drehle wrote about his neighbor who lived to 109. This included an account of his father’s death in an elevator: 'Around 10 a.m. on May 11, 1914, Charlie's father rose from his desk in t…

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## [2007 Dodge Dakota - Rough re-starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-dakota-rough-re-starts/191151)

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**Author:** [@fatboy40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatboy40)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-dakota-rough-re-starts/191151 "2023-06-16T05:04:50Z")

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my dodge dakota runs good but once it gets hot and try to restart it, sometimes it sounds like its running on 2 cylinders and other time it just keeps trying to crank but never does. i let it cool off and it will start r…

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## [Car door issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-issues/190814)

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**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-issues/190814 "2023-06-15T19:33:52Z")

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So my key does not work in my door anymore. I don’t want to program it again because I did that at a place and it was expensive. So I was wondering is there a difference between a car door cylinder and a door lock actuat…

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## [Grinding Noise from Engine after Entering Puddle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-from-engine-after-entering-puddle/191114)

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**Author:** [@ozanemredemirdosya\_185612](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozanemredemirdosya_185612)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-from-engine-after-entering-puddle/191114 "2023-06-15T18:02:21Z")

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Hello everyone; Since about a year now, whenever I enter a puddle with my car (Fiat Palio 2003), I start hearing a grinding noise (like gears are loose) when accelerating. This noise starts about 2-3 minutes after I ent…

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## [Have you ever received a Dividend Check from your Auto Insurance Company?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-received-a-dividend-check-from-your-auto-insurance-company/191110)

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**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-received-a-dividend-check-from-your-auto-insurance-company/191110 "2023-06-15T15:59:52Z")

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I was going through the old tax papers and cleaning out the documentation that the IRS no longer required us to maintain… I stumbled onto this old letter from my State Farm Insurance Agent, dating back to 2007, informin…

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## [Toyota Highlander strange shifting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-strange-shifting-issue/191134)

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**Author:** [@Shaye-M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaye-M)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-strange-shifting-issue/191134 "2023-06-15T14:17:10Z")

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I have a 2003 Toyota Highlander that has had a shifting issue for some time now. I know that generally the transmission is at fault, but the circumstances of how it does and doesn’t work is so specific and odd. When I st…

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## [Rattling sound when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-driving/191045)

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**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-driving/191045 "2023-06-15T13:49:33Z")

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I’m gonna see if this comes out right. I have a 2004 Honda Accord LX with around 130,000 miles. So I noticed a very loud rattling sound that comes and goes seems to come either when I accelerate quickly, pushing on the g…

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## [Lexus "truck" appears on Truck vs. Truck TV show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-truck-appears-on-truck-vs-truck-tv-show/191130)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-truck-appears-on-truck-vs-truck-tv-show/191130 "2023-06-15T12:10:14Z")

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America’s Truck Night I think is the show’s title, every Tuesday in this area. Surpised to see a Lexus in the line up. I didn’t know Lexus even makes trucks. But one surely appeared. A Lexus in a serious truck vs tru…

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