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## [Honda Odyssey shudders briefly around 40mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-shudders-briefly-around-40mph/79041)

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**Author:** [@siredward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/siredward)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-shudders-briefly-around-40mph/79041 "2013-05-09T00:03:39Z")

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I have a 2003 Odyssey minivan that shudders when going through the speedzone of around 40mph. It does not occur when I put it in '3' (so prevents transmission from selecting Overdrive), so I suspect it has something to …

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## [To Repair or not repair - and what should I pay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-repair-or-not-repair-and-what-should-i-pay/79199)

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**Author:** [@ltanksley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ltanksley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-repair-or-not-repair-and-what-should-i-pay/79199 "2013-05-08T22:29:39Z")

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My 2002 PT Cruiser always had oil consumption issues. My son was driving the car in Nov 2007 - yes 2007 - when it cut off on him. I was out of town. I got a call from the wife stating it was being towed to Firestone. My …

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## [Sign of Transmission Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sign-of-transmission-problem/79191)

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**Author:** [@SaganGathering](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaganGathering)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sign-of-transmission-problem/79191 "2013-05-08T21:02:24Z")

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I have a 2001 Camry LE, 4 cyl, 2.2 liter, automatic transmission, 163Kmiles on it. I'm hearing what sounds to me rather like a grindy sound at around 1400-1600 RPM. Initially the Camry seemed to do it only after gettin…

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## [2008 Saab condenser replacement cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-condenser-replacement-cost/79125)

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**Author:** [@phunter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phunter)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-condenser-replacement-cost/79125 "2013-05-08T20:55:04Z")

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A/C works for a minute or two then nothing. Shop could find nothing wrong, put in freon, dye, did diagnostics etc...took in today when not working and I was told today the condenser was not working (pressure even intake…

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## [Won't stay running or start now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-stay-running-or-start-now/79182)

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**Author:** [@icedog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icedog)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-stay-running-or-start-now/79182 "2013-05-08T19:30:52Z")

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I have a 95 VW Corrado VR6. The indications are that the vehicle will turn over and increase RPM when ignition is turned over. When RPM goes down to idle it continues to zero and dies. If I press the accelerator while…

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## [Cost to repair a transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-to-repair-a-transmission/79194)

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**Author:** [@kennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennedy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-to-repair-a-transmission/79194 "2013-05-08T18:14:42Z")

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Not so much a question but a comment...I've been poking around on here for a while and I notice the prices charged to fix auto transmissions. I went to high school with a guy who now has his own shop for 20 years or so, …

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## [Drum Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes/79176)

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**Author:** [@The\_Grey\_Rider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The_Grey_Rider)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes/79176 "2013-05-08T17:29:53Z")

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Hello. I have a 1964 Thunderbird convertible. I'm having the Hardest time Figuring out whats going on with It's Brakes. It has 4 Wheel Drums. I'm getting Different Pedal stiffness. One Minute it's a super hard p…

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## [My 1989 CRX, Honda failed the NJ Emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1989-crx-honda-failed-the-nj-emissions/79145)

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**Author:** [@Deez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deez)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1989-crx-honda-failed-the-nj-emissions/79145 "2013-05-08T15:31:12Z")

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My Honda CRX, 1989 failed the NJ Inspections for very high Emissions. The engine has 200,000 miles. I had a lot of repairs done on it: new major rnator, new oil pan cover, new engine gasket, new radiator, new axels. bra…

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## [Rust on an engine block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-an-engine-block/79149)

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**Author:** [@TMC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TMC)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 9:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-an-engine-block/79149 "2013-05-08T09:31:30Z")

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I recently purchased a 2004 Jeep wrangler Sahara. In retrospect, I probably should have inspected it more closely. The underside, including the sides of the engine block (below the heads, etc.) have a lot of rust. Wi…

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## [Those Turn Lane Knuckleheads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-turn-lane-knuckleheads/79069)

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**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-turn-lane-knuckleheads/79069 "2013-05-08T08:30:11Z")

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There should be a citation (or firing squad) for those drivers that sit through the whole green arrow cycle and by the time they get thru, the light changes and they are the only one who got to go through the intersectio…

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## [How full is too full after oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-full-is-too-full-after-oil-change/79185)

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**Author:** [@pellusch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pellusch)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-full-is-too-full-after-oil-change/79185 "2013-05-08T08:08:34Z")

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After having the oil changed the level is @1/4 inch over the full. Is that too much?

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## [2003 Honda Civic sometimes shakes, slow to accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-sometimes-shakes-slow-to-accelerate/79193)

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**Author:** [@Faust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Faust)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-sometimes-shakes-slow-to-accelerate/79193 "2013-05-08T07:12:01Z")

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The malfunction indicator lamp has been on in my '03 Honda Civic LX for some time now. The car shakes and has trouble accelerating, but not all the time. This usually occurs when the car is stopped, perhaps at a stopligh…

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## [Motor/Trans Mounts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-trans-mounts/79183)

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**Author:** [@Shark591](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shark591)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-trans-mounts/79183 "2013-05-08T06:54:15Z")

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What are the symptoms of a worn motor or transmission mount? I feel a distinct clunk when I place the car in Drive or Reverse from idle. I did not notice any problem when I bought the car few weeks ago. Before spending 3…

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## [ABS Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light/79166)

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**Author:** [@ffej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ffej)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light/79166 "2013-05-08T06:38:36Z")

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I have a 1996 GMC Yukon with 243,000 miles on it. It has had the following issue for some time: Start the vehicle, all is well. Put it in gear, begin to roll about 3-5 MPH, can hear the ABS system pulse once, then the AB…

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## [2011 Sante Fe stops in the middle of the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-sante-fe-stops-in-the-middle-of-the-road/79195)

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**Author:** [@ThreeRivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThreeRivers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-sante-fe-stops-in-the-middle-of-the-road/79195 "2013-05-08T06:13:44Z")

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About 4 months ago, the car stalled out on the highway. I was going slow because traffic was building up and the car jsut stopped. I was able to get off to the side. I turned it off, waited a few minutes and then it …

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## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/79188)

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**Author:** [@dcskinsfn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcskinsfn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/79188 "2013-05-08T05:17:08Z")

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installed new egr valve and check engine light still won't stay off

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## [Refrigerant Type?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant-type/79175)

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**Author:** [@Dodge600SEMourner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dodge600SEMourner)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant-type/79175 "2013-05-08T04:43:17Z")

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The air conditioner in a 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera I am thinking of buying still works. However, I am wondering whether it is the old R12 refrigerant or the newer R134a type? I read last night that cars have had th…

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## [99 Camry oil gets down to 1 quart between changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-camry-oil-gets-down-to-1-quart-between-changes/78998)

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**Author:** [@mcmatt11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcmatt11)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-camry-oil-gets-down-to-1-quart-between-changes/78998 "2013-05-08T04:23:43Z")

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I have a 99 Camry 4 cyl, 146k miles. I change the oil every three months since I never hit 3k miles in that time. I noticed that when I drain the old oil only about one quart comes out so I've started adding a quart be…

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## [Honda Civic '02 Hates its life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-02-hates-its-life/79132)

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**Author:** [@KirstenBrielle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KirstenBrielle)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-02-hates-its-life/79132 "2013-05-08T04:21:21Z")

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I have an 02 Honda Civic (130,000mi) that is having a few problems. Back story: During the summer about two years ago it would randomly die in the middle of intersections. I thought maybe it was the heat and humidity in …

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## [Selling my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-car/79163)

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**Author:** [@chorong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chorong)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-car/79163 "2013-05-08T03:46:18Z")

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I have a 07 white Camry in good condition except a torn front bumper. It's gonna cost 800-900$ to repair. Will I get more than my investment back if I have the body damage repaired before I sell it?

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## [Spare Tire Jack Suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-jack-suggestions/79169)

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**Author:** [@Grumpfrompahrump](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grumpfrompahrump)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-jack-suggestions/79169 "2013-05-08T03:32:41Z")

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I just acquired a 1982 Cadillac Hearse. Needs some work, but only 60K miles on it. I just got 5 new tires on it and noticed it does not have an emergency type jack for changing a flat tire. I have a good floor jack …

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## [Faded Plastic Grill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faded-plastic-grill/79167)

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**Author:** [@JRV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JRV)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faded-plastic-grill/79167 "2013-05-08T03:29:30Z")

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Hello, I have a 2000 Chevy Blazer and the front grill is faded and yellow. I drove to a reputable body shop and the guy there told me that this type of plastic cannot be sanded or painted because will only fade again. He…

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## [2000 Chrysler Sebring won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-wont-start/79192)

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**Author:** [@Sh43025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sh43025)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-wont-start/79192 "2013-05-08T03:11:33Z")

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Replaced plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor. Started car up sounded like it had a miss, turned it off looked and two plug wires were crossed, fixed them tried to start the car again it cranks but no spark or fire. …

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## [Zooming in on noise tickin' m off!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zooming-in-on-noise-tickin-m-off/79189)

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**Author:** [@Zoom-Zoom\_Wiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zoom-Zoom_Wiz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zooming-in-on-noise-tickin-m-off/79189 "2013-05-08T02:54:04Z")

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OK, guys, I need some help here. My 2006 Mazda 3 (2.3 engine) has been producing some new "ticking/clacking" sounds. They seem to be coming from underneath the car (nope, no critters there), seem to last for only the f…

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## [Transaxle--'05 Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-05-grand-caravan/79174)

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**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-05-grand-caravan/79174 "2013-05-08T02:26:05Z")

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Our son's van transmission makes a clunk sound when it downshifts while slowing for a stoplight. Sign of a serious problem?

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## [2001 Dodge Durango eats rear tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-eats-rear-tires/79178)

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**Author:** [@Joey\_the\_Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey_the_Mechanic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-eats-rear-tires/79178 "2013-05-08T02:18:16Z")

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I have a friend that has unusual tire wear on the rear tires, she's literally buying decent used tires about every 5 weeks. I see nothing wrong except the R.H axel tube has moved out of the diff. housing about 1/4 of an …

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## [Brake Pedal Click](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-click/79190)

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**Author:** [@Clark22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clark22)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-click/79190 "2013-05-08T01:45:34Z")

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I have a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe with 152,000 miles on it. Last night, when I got in my car after work, I noticed that the brake pedal is now making an audible click when I press down on it. This has never occurred before …

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## [2009 Cadillac Sedan without an external locking door to the fuel tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-sedan-without-an-external-locking-door-to-the-fuel-tank/79133)

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**Author:** [@RichStine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichStine)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-sedan-without-an-external-locking-door-to-the-fuel-tank/79133 "2013-05-08T01:35:55Z")

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Who Loves You guys? Well, I was gonna say, "I do! I do!" But then you'd probably read into it too much and ignore my question. My Mother has a friend who just bought a 2009 Cadillac Sedan (STS, I think. With a V8---…

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## [2005 Toyota Tacoma Rear Axle rusted though and leaking, Fix or Trade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tacoma-rear-axle-rusted-though-and-leaking-fix-or-trade/79137)

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**Author:** [@pikie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pikie)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tacoma-rear-axle-rusted-though-and-leaking-fix-or-trade/79137 "2013-05-08T01:33:09Z")

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My V6 4x4 Tacoma Double cab has 77,000 miles. I live in the Adirondack Mountains of NY, a high salt area with the closest Toyota dealers over an hour away. I noticed the breaks were going and some oil leaking from t…

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## [Noise on 2012 Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-on-2012-honda-crv/79187)

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**Author:** [@jcrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcrock)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-on-2012-honda-crv/79187 "2013-05-08T01:31:06Z")

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Our CRV has developed a croaking noise in the right rear whenever we back out of the garage and out of the drive - in fact back- period. It is very loud, but there is no noise when we are going forward in drive. Can so…

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