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## [Steering coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coolant/79907)

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**Author:** [@Zigman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zigman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coolant/79907 "2013-06-17T22:17:21Z")

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Hi I was informed that I do not have to change the steering coolant for my 2006 honda odsy since i do the 15000 mile oil change. I am planning to put a hitch fora tent trailer not more than 1800 lbs

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## [1998 toyota camry high rpm's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-high-rpms/79900)

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**Author:** [@Bsewall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bsewall)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-high-rpms/79900 "2013-06-17T22:16:13Z")

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I have a 1998 toyota camry , whenever I start it after its been sitting for 3 or more hours the rpm's shoot up to 2,000 and stay there for 3-4 minutes straight, if I hit the gas they don't go down, if I turn my heat on t…

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## [Where are these running gears made?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-these-running-gears-made/79864)

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**Author:** [@Shakey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shakey)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-these-running-gears-made/79864 "2013-06-17T21:22:29Z")

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I'm considering buying a 2001 GMC Sonoma pickup, and I will if the running gear is made in Japan, anyone know?

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## [Where can I find an instrument panel for a 97 Accord?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-an-instrument-panel-for-a-97-accord/73545)

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**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-an-instrument-panel-for-a-97-accord/73545 "2013-06-17T21:11:10Z")

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My old '97 Accord has a dead instrument panel. I know so because we took it to the local dealer to get the speedometer/odometer fixed. They replaced the speedometer sensor and it worked for about a half a mile then quit …

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## [What does a cheap "Beater car" cost in your area?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-a-cheap-beater-car-cost-in-your-area/79876)

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**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-a-cheap-beater-car-cost-in-your-area/79876 "2013-06-17T20:12:01Z")

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The talk about battery prices made me start thinking, Back in the good 'ol days, or about 20 years ago you could buy a running driving, halfway decent looking car in my area for about 1000-1500 bucks, nothing special mi…

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## [Is it legal to paint my house number on the curb?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-legal-to-paint-my-house-number-on-the-curb/79890)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-legal-to-paint-my-house-number-on-the-curb/79890 "2013-06-17T18:51:16Z")

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The address numbers are painted on the curb. White rectangular background with black numbers. Mine -- like a lot of the others -- has faded. Do you think it is legal for me to repaint it myself? Or does this job ha…

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## [2003 Buick LeSabre Confusing Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-confusing-problem/79652)

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**Author:** [@ghviz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghviz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-confusing-problem/79652 "2013-06-17T09:38:02Z")

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I have a 2003 Buick LeSabre Limited, and everything was going fine with it till recently. The Fuel gauge started to go haywire as in the needle would go to full, then go back down to a Quarter, then back to 3/4, then dro…

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## [2011 Subaru Impreza...Buzz Saw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-buzz-saw/79894)

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**Author:** [@GeorgePittsburghPA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgePittsburghPA)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-buzz-saw/79894 "2013-06-17T07:49:50Z")

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I have a 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i hatback with a automatic transmission. When I go between 55 and 65 I hear a buzz saw noise coming from the rear of the car. The noise only happens at those speeds,on hills, and flat gro…

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## [Intermittent inability to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-inability-to-start/71580)

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**Author:** [@AtomicArts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AtomicArts)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-inability-to-start/71580 "2013-06-17T07:01:03Z")

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Hello all, My 1994 Nissan Pathfinder will intermittently not start. When I get in the car and turn the ignition, the dash board lights will light up as usual, I can hear the starter solenoid click, but then nothing wi…

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## [97 Accord brake lights won't turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-accord-brake-lights-wont-turn-off/79898)

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**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-accord-brake-lights-wont-turn-off/79898 "2013-06-17T06:13:31Z")

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Last night we noticed that the main brake lights (not the CHMSL) on our 1997 Accord sedan wouldn't turn off. I tapped and released the brake pedal to make sure it wasn't stuck. Changed gears through drive, reverse, and p…

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## [09 Forester continues to skip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-forester-continues-to-skip/79878)

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**Author:** [@Grntimp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grntimp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-forester-continues-to-skip/79878 "2013-06-17T05:21:43Z")

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My 09 Forester continues to skip although I have changed spark plugs and wires. Always reads misfire on 03 and 04. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thx.

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## ['97 Taurus GL 3.0:: Front Cover & Oil Pan Project](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-taurus-gl-3-0-front-cover-oil-pan-project/79891)

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**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-taurus-gl-3-0-front-cover-oil-pan-project/79891 "2013-06-17T04:11:53Z")

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Back on this job again (spare car, and so no real urgency on my part)... I think I did a 'no-no'. I was putting the balancer back on, and after putting some sealer in the keyway and oiling the outer circumference, I w…

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## [04 Impala 3.4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-impala-3-4/79892)

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**Author:** [@caguilar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caguilar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-impala-3-4/79892 "2013-06-17T01:22:05Z")

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How do you remove spark pludges in the back

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## [Are bicycle-spoke style wheels for cars still made?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-bicycle-spoke-style-wheels-for-cars-still-made/79847)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-bicycle-spoke-style-wheels-for-cars-still-made/79847 "2013-06-16T23:20:04Z")

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I'm sort of fed up with the Wagon Train look seen on the roads of America, you know those big wheels w/the wide open spokes all the car vendors use on their newer models these days? I'm not sure what it is, but there's …

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## [VW is shaking like a RABBIT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-is-shaking-like-a-rabbit/79895)

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**Author:** [@Sonjapony13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sonjapony13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-is-shaking-like-a-rabbit/79895 "2013-06-16T22:52:23Z")

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2007 Rabbit shakes quite hard when i accelerate mainly on any type of incline and only between 35-60 mph. When i take it to the shop they cant find a problem. Any advice?

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## [1995 Buick LeSabre AC Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-lesabre-ac-problem/79883)

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**Author:** [@ArcticSheepdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArcticSheepdog)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-lesabre-ac-problem/79883 "2013-06-16T22:10:55Z")

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I've got a 1995 Buick LeSabre that has a curious problem with the air conditioner. The AC blows good and cold, but when I accelerate the air stops blowing from the vents. I can still hear the fan running, so it's like th…

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## [Chrysler Pacifica EVIC Lights Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-pacifica-evic-lights-out/79882)

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**Author:** [@Pacifica\_Perplexed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pacifica_Perplexed)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-pacifica-evic-lights-out/79882 "2013-06-16T20:08:42Z")

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We just purchased a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica with 21,000 miles. However the EVIC system does not come on. I understand you need to remove the dashboard to change the fuse, which is soldered onto the circuit board. So we n…

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## [97 Taurus Cooling Fan Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-taurus-cooling-fan-issues/79859)

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**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-taurus-cooling-fan-issues/79859 "2013-06-16T19:14:29Z")

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97 Ford Taurus V6 VIN U Engine Well I'll try to keep and simple. My Mom has had the car for a few months now, have never noticed that the fans do not kick on until recently after replacing the oil pan gasket (just ov…

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## [Does this make me a cheapskate? A tightwad? You decide](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-make-me-a-cheapskate-a-tightwad-you-decide/79817)

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**Author:** [@DirtyHippieBrian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DirtyHippieBrian)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-make-me-a-cheapskate-a-tightwad-you-decide/79817 "2013-06-16T17:49:19Z")

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Hi Tom, Ray, and everyone else! My car is a 2004 Honda Civic sedan, EX. I love this thing. It's got over 230k miles on it and it's still going strong, although it smells funny (partly my fault) and two of the windows d…

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## [DodgeNeon2000 Shifter Cabler Estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodgeneon2000-shifter-cabler-estimate/79151)

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**Author:** [@Saro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodgeneon2000-shifter-cabler-estimate/79151 "2013-06-16T17:24:15Z")

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I'm having Dodge Neon 2000 manual transmission. Suddenly the reverse gear stopped working (others working). I got it towed to my regular mechanic (used to charge comparatively lower than other local shops) and he said o…

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## [Hunting the elusive gremlin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hunting-the-elusive-gremlin/79597)

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**Author:** [@Tango\_Mike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tango_Mike)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hunting-the-elusive-gremlin/79597 "2013-06-16T14:49:43Z")

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Problem: Intermittent no start. Engine cranks but will not fire. After about 10-15 minutes, starts normally as if nothing ever happened. Occurs on average 2-4 times per month. Never on first start of the day, but later a…

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## [2005 chevy malibu classic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-classic/79722)

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**Author:** [@caguilar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caguilar)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-classic/79722 "2013-06-16T10:59:58Z")

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Why does my car front end shake when I go pass 65mph steering vibrates & everything inside does to then you can feel tha right or left tire shaking not to sure A while back i had got drunk nd I hit tha crub with tha ri…

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## [1998 Subaru Forester Head Gasket Leaking Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-head-gasket-leaking-oil/79886)

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**Author:** [@swupuws](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swupuws)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-head-gasket-leaking-oil/79886 "2013-06-16T08:06:06Z")

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I have a 1998 Subaru Forester that is leaking oil through the head gasket. Repairs for the head gasket seem to be in the $1500-2000 range, which is at or above the value of the car. Is trying any of the head gasket sea…

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## [Prius Needs Service In Overland Park, Kansas Area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-needs-service-in-overland-park-kansas-area/79870)

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**Author:** [@rbohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbohn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-needs-service-in-overland-park-kansas-area/79870 "2013-06-16T06:58:00Z")

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I am looking for a recommendation to get my 07 Prius serviced in the Overland Park, KS area. I am approaching 90,000 miles and aside from oil changes and tires, I have not taken it to the dealer for service. I would lik…

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## [Intake manifold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold/79885)

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**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold/79885 "2013-06-16T06:24:06Z")

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on a 1997 nissan pickup 241,000 mile 2.4 liter what are the signs of a bad manfold gasket.how can i test it.

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## [Rear axle shafts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-axle-shafts/79826)

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**Author:** [@budd2049](https://community.cartalk.com/u/budd2049)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-axle-shafts/79826 "2013-06-16T05:33:42Z")

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2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 221K miles For a time now I've had a noise coming from the car that sounded an awful lot like worn out front wheel bearings, so considering the mileage I replaced those. That wasn't it, the no…

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## [Rattling noise under 02 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-under-02-corolla/79887)

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**Author:** [@srandal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srandal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-under-02-corolla/79887 "2013-06-16T05:22:37Z")

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I've noticed a rattling noise coming from under the front of my 02 toyota corolla. I looked under the car and there seems to be a piece of metal under the front of the car thats vibrating and making the noise. The piece …

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## [Stall in summer only after driving for a while :(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-in-summer-only-after-driving-for-a-while/79884)

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**Author:** [@s0m3f00l](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s0m3f00l)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-in-summer-only-after-driving-for-a-while/79884 "2013-06-16T04:36:27Z")

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Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a Honda Civic Hybrid 2005 that I drive fairly regularly. I keep up with all the maintenance never had a problem... That is until last year. In the heat wave of Northeast 2012, the car…

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## [Stalling lexus sc 400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-lexus-sc-400/79879)

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**Author:** [@killian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/killian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-lexus-sc-400/79879 "2013-06-16T04:03:33Z")

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I have a 1994 sc400 which dies when decelerating(but not all the time).The IAC valve,fuel tank,pump,filter,battgery,wiring,altenator are all new.The computer has been rebuilt and rechecked(solved the problem for 2 weeks)…

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## [2001 Impala Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-impala-stalls/79657)

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**Author:** [@Lindsay1138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindsay1138)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-impala-stalls/79657 "2013-06-15T23:27:32Z")

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I have an '01 Impala, 3.8 engine with 200k miles. Whenever the engine idles, at a stop, or in a parking spot, the idle will drop, then the car will stall. It will start right back up, but unless you are actively pressing…

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