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## [2006 Town and Country problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-town-and-country-problems/81097)

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**Author:** [@RHIBDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHIBDriver)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-town-and-country-problems/81097 "2013-08-27T18:12:23Z")

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I have a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country LX that is giving me headaches. I bought it two and a half years ago when it had about 54,000 miles on it. It ran great up until the warranty ran out and it hit 100,000 miles. I us…

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## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/81096)

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**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/81096 "2013-08-27T18:05:27Z")

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Auto tranny takes a half second to go into gear. It doesnt slip just slight hesitation going into gear. This rig has 173000 miles on it and i dont know its maintenance history and dont want to stick much money in it. Any…

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## [2001 Montana Radio shows ERROR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-montana-radio-shows-error/81082)

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**Author:** [@momaimp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momaimp)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-montana-radio-shows-error/81082 "2013-08-27T17:22:49Z")

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I had trouble starting my 2001 Montana this morning. After the third try, the engine turned over but then I noticed the theft lock light was on and the radio displayed "ERROR". I couldn't turn the radio on or clear the c…

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## [Trailering question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailering-question/81059)

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**Author:** [@fatrap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatrap)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailering-question/81059 "2013-08-27T17:12:19Z")

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How much weight do you think a 96 Land Cruiser could safely tow without electric brakes? Toyota lists the capacity at 5k lbs. but I don't know if that means they expect electric brakes. I'm not asking about speed or po…

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## [2006 Town and Country Hiccup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-town-and-country-hiccup/76632)

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**Author:** [@RHIBDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHIBDriver)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-town-and-country-hiccup/76632 "2013-08-27T12:06:44Z")

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I have a 2006 Town and Country with the 3.3L V6. The last four times I filled the gas tank the engine spits and sputters after running for 2 - 3 minutes. Sometimes it will even stall out. It will re-start after cranking …

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## [92 toyota camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-toyota-camry/81058)

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**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-toyota-camry/81058 "2013-08-27T08:44:22Z")

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I have a toyota camry. the rear windows wouldnt go down,,the guy told me he unhooked them so the kids couldnt roll them down so..i took the door panel off and plugged the connection back in and the window rolled down. Pr…

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## [Elantra '07 Window Stuck on Driver's Side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elantra-07-window-stuck-on-drivers-side/81080)

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**Author:** [@Catgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catgirl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elantra-07-window-stuck-on-drivers-side/81080 "2013-08-27T07:02:45Z")

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Hello, A few weeks ago, my left power window spit up a screw and now the window is stuck. The motor grinds away and the window won't budget. Would a regular auto mechanic be able to fix this or do I need to go to a b…

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## [Driving Safety in Extreme Heavy Snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-safety-in-extreme-heavy-snow/77224)

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**Author:** [@Snowshoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Snowshoe)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-safety-in-extreme-heavy-snow/77224 "2013-08-27T04:12:40Z")

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Something I learned, after almost two million miles of commercial driving throughout the North Country, Canada and the West.....including Washington, DC, where I really discovered this...is the following: If your windshi…

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## [Which is worse for your car? 100k miles in one year or 10k a year for 10 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-worse-for-your-car-100k-miles-in-one-year-or-10k-a-year-for-10-years/81088)

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**Author:** [@Dradd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dradd)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-worse-for-your-car-100k-miles-in-one-year-or-10k-a-year-for-10-years/81088 "2013-08-27T03:26:30Z")

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Assuming you perform the regular maintenance at the recommended mileages, which is harder on your car?

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## [93 ford ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-ranger/81074)

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**Author:** [@93\_ranger\_danger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/93_ranger_danger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-ranger/81074 "2013-08-27T02:24:34Z")

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1993 ford ranger 4 CLY 2 WD getting spark gas to injectors will only start when fluid is sprayed in air intake. have replaced fuel pu,p. fuel filter air intake regulator. ran okay till ran out of gas any help appreciat…

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## [Scion xB air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xb-air-conditioning/80997)

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**Author:** [@inkslinger524](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inkslinger524)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xb-air-conditioning/80997 "2013-08-27T02:14:24Z")

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The entire air-conditioning system in my 2005 Scion xB, which has only 56,000 miles on it, needs to be replaced. Compressor is bad, evaporator has a leak, hoses are leaking, and all of this requires a full dashboard pull…

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## [Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/81084)

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**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/81084 "2013-08-27T02:03:03Z")

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Anybody have a fix for a dull headlight. the one still looks like new and the other is dull. Plastic 96 jeep. A guy at the junkyard told me a little anti freeze on a rag work just polish the headlight and it looks new ag…

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## [Stuck Ignition Key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-ignition-key/81071)

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**Author:** [@POSITRACTION](https://community.cartalk.com/u/POSITRACTION)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-ignition-key/81071 "2013-08-27T02:02:10Z")

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I have 1999 Honda Civic with an automatic transmission and I cannot remove the key. I have shifted it in and out out of Park and turned the steering wheel without any success. I suspect the problem is related to a senso…

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## [Lazy man's wax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lazy-mans-wax/81086)

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**Author:** [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lazy-mans-wax/81086 "2013-08-27T02:01:57Z")

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I bought Turtle Wax "Ice" synthetic wax. Used it yesterday and have never found an easier way to wax my car. You just wipe it on with a sponge and after 10 minutes wipe off the excess with a microfiber cloth. I was done …

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## [Front end wobbling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-wobbling/81090)

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**Author:** [@blaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blaze)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-wobbling/81090 "2013-08-27T01:21:08Z")

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Help, we have a 1999 Plymouth voyager that is wobbling bad, we have new tires all around and it's been aligned. Still can not get it to stop wobbling, what do we do now? We also replaced one wheel cylinder on one side t…

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## [1999 Chevy K1500 gauge problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-k1500-gauge-problem/81089)

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**Author:** [@SteveMc777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveMc777)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-k1500-gauge-problem/81089 "2013-08-27T01:02:52Z")

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Having issues with the gauges in my truck. Usually only in the mornings, the tach will quit working and the speedo will go to 70 or 80 (this morning 100), the check gauges light comes on and the tranny is stuck usually i…

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## [Honda Power Steering Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-power-steering-fluid/81078)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-power-steering-fluid/81078 "2013-08-26T23:09:23Z")

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Acura Integra 1999LS 95k About 15k before, when I did the timing belt, those guys changed the PS Fluid without speaking to me with non-Honda fluid saying it was black. So I went about using a syringe to suck it out and…

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## [2004 Mazda 3: Remote Key Malfunctioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-3-remote-key-malfunctioning/81014)

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**Author:** [@tssilvei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tssilvei)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-3-remote-key-malfunctioning/81014 "2013-08-26T23:09:07Z")

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Hello: I have a 2004 Mazda 3s with 210k miles. Both the remote key's just stopped working. The dealership tried replaced batteries and tried reprogramming the key's but said that the computer is not accepting the keys …

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## [A car noob with a 94 Buick LeSabre needing help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-noob-with-a-94-buick-lesabre-needing-help/81062)

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**Author:** [@mnwagal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mnwagal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-noob-with-a-94-buick-lesabre-needing-help/81062 "2013-08-26T17:56:48Z")

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Hi, I've been listening to Car Talk for a while now and I finally decided to join the community. I'm interested in learning more about my 1994 Buick LeSabre Limited Edition 4-door Sedan that I lovingly call David. Da…

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## [1995 Ford Taurus A/C service ports leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-taurus-a-c-service-ports-leaking/80972)

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**Author:** [@Shadetreex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shadetreex)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-taurus-a-c-service-ports-leaking/80972 "2013-08-26T14:55:33Z")

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The A/C in my 1995 Taurus SHO stopped working suddenly on my way to work. I found that the compressor clutch was no longer engaging. I tried tapping the clutch with a broom handle while the car was running and the A/C on…

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## [2010 Honda Accord V-6, 3.5 VCM Oil Usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-v-6-3-5-vcm-oil-usage/81040)

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**Author:** [@Len1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Len1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-v-6-3-5-vcm-oil-usage/81040 "2013-08-26T09:35:08Z")

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In February 2013, my wife and I purchased a 2010 Honda Accord (V-6, 3.5L Variable Cylinder Management) from a Honda dealer in Tysons Corner, VA. At purchase, the car had 28,546 miles and the factory warranty was, and st…

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## [Brakes seem like they lock up without applying them](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-seem-like-they-lock-up-without-applying-them/81044)

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**Author:** [@floridian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/floridian)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-seem-like-they-lock-up-without-applying-them/81044 "2013-08-26T06:02:48Z")

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When driving my 2005 Silverado at 50 to 60 mph on the interstate sometimes the front of the truck starts shaking and when i pull off to the side and get out the truck I smell a strong metallic odor coming from the front …

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## [MPG 2013 GMC Terrain SLE 4 cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-2013-gmc-terrain-sle-4-cyl/81065)

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**Author:** [@chill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chill)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-2013-gmc-terrain-sle-4-cyl/81065 "2013-08-26T04:38:01Z")

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I have 2013 4cyl GMC Terrain which is less than one year old, 18445 miles. The EPA sticker says 22-32 MPG…I realize that I won't get that mileage, BUT 14MPG city is a tad ridiculous! Car had issue with engine light com…

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## [Subaru, Lurching in slow tight turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-lurching-in-slow-tight-turns/81048)

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**Author:** [@nomatch1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nomatch1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-lurching-in-slow-tight-turns/81048 "2013-08-26T04:09:28Z")

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97 Outback, 143 K, auto. 2.2,,, When in a tight turn in a parking lot or doing a U turn, the car lurches, like my p.u. does when in 4 wheel drive. Not as strongly, but it does not feel right. There is no CV joint noise, …

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## [Ford T.R.S switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-t-r-s-switch/81051)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-t-r-s-switch/81051 "2013-08-26T03:53:47Z")

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Not having a problem, just curious. On my 70's Ford truck, the wiring schematic shows a current path from 12 volts through the ignition switch then through something called the "ambient temp switch" then through some k…

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## [Bumpy ride at various speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumpy-ride-at-various-speeds/81037)

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**Author:** [@analogtimepiece](https://community.cartalk.com/u/analogtimepiece)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumpy-ride-at-various-speeds/81037 "2013-08-26T03:01:59Z")

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Here over the last week or so I've noticed my car start to have a bumpy ride around 35-42 ish mph, and around 65-70 ish mph. It feels worse probably around that 40 range, and seems to be even more pronounced during acce…

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## [Issues with my hyundai santa fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-hyundai-santa-fe/81076)

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**Author:** [@iluvmy2pugs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iluvmy2pugs)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-hyundai-santa-fe/81076 "2013-08-26T02:51:52Z")

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I have a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe with about 83,000 miles. Lately it has been having issue with the rpm's going low and stalling out while I'm driving. I've taken it to a mechanic and it has not been resolved. He said it…

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## [Problems with Altima Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-altima-steering/81068)

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**Author:** [@Remorseful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Remorseful)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-altima-steering/81068 "2013-08-25T23:00:55Z")

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I bought a Nissan Altima less than two months and am having major regrets. The steering is very difficult. My hands sometimes cramp up, I'm constantly shifting my hands around the wheel to distribute the fatigue. My wife…

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## [Toyota Tundra 2005-misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tundra-2005-misfire/81042)

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**Author:** [@saint\_simons\_island](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saint_simons_island)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tundra-2005-misfire/81042 "2013-08-25T21:48:31Z")

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2005 tundra sporadically misfires/sputters after slowing/downshifting (autotrans) to 2nd gear.....then when accelerator is kicked a bit the engine wants to spit/sputter like a misfire or flooding......anyone experiencing…

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## [Synthetic motor oil "group" categories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-motor-oil-group-categories/81031)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-motor-oil-group-categories/81031 "2013-08-25T21:43:15Z")

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I see reference to various groups of 1-5 in regards to synthetic motor oils. It looks like most of them being sold today are Group 3 (cheaper ones), 4, or 5. I always see people saying that the Group 4 is better than 3…

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