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## [Nissan, car stalls when ac is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-car-stalls-when-ac-is-on/79157)

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**Author:** [@Eppy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eppy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-car-stalls-when-ac-is-on/79157 "2013-05-08T00:38:52Z")

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The first time I turned on the AC this year, the car ran like normal for about 5 minutes. After that, I was coming to a stop light, I put the car in neutral, and it shut off. I could only get the car running again after …

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## ['98 Honda Civic with "undiagnosable" ailment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-civic-with-undiagnosable-ailment/79179)

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**Author:** [@Civic\_Minded](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Civic_Minded)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-civic-with-undiagnosable-ailment/79179 "2013-05-07T23:56:50Z")

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My car is a '98 Civic LX that I bought from the original owner 11 years ago. So I've had it for the better part of its lifetime and have taken great pains to maintain it well and keep good records of all work done. That …

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## [The Car Talk guys in legos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-talk-guys-in-legos/79180)

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**Author:** [@kiddoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiddoh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-talk-guys-in-legos/79180 "2013-05-07T23:49:05Z")

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My 10 year old son, Carson, (appropriate name, no?) LOVES Car Talk. He checks out Car Talk CD's from the library to download to his MP3 player so that he can listen to them all the time. Here is a recent lego creation …

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## [2004 Toyota Tacoma needs new catalytic converter after replacing muffler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-tacoma-needs-new-catalytic-converter-after-replacing-muffler/79120)

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**Author:** [@rla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rla)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-tacoma-needs-new-catalytic-converter-after-replacing-muffler/79120 "2013-05-07T23:34:08Z")

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After developing an exhaust leak in the muffler of my 2004 Toyota Tacoma my mechanic replaced the exhaust system from after the catalytic converter to the tailpipe - apparently this is a single assembly. Excellent, it's …

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## [Rusty water in radiator and recovery tank after sitting for three years in 1991 explorer with 280k m](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-water-in-radiator-and-recovery-tank-after-sitting-for-three-years-in-1991-explorer-with-280k-m/79172)

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**Author:** [@JSANBO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JSANBO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-water-in-radiator-and-recovery-tank-after-sitting-for-three-years-in-1991-explorer-with-280k-m/79172 "2013-05-07T23:23:06Z")

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after sitting on a steep driveway for three years, no starting done all that time,I filled all tanks, started it up, drove it on and off 8 times for 50 miles, air in top radiator tank along with rusty water, dare we flus…

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## [1993 Cutlass Ciera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cutlass-ciera/79156)

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**Author:** [@Dodge600SEMourner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dodge600SEMourner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cutlass-ciera/79156 "2013-05-07T22:57:33Z")

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Anyone had a 1993 Cutlass Ciera, and, if so, what sorts of problems did it have? If anyone still has one that runs, how many miles do you have on it, and how do you like it?

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## [Son Cannot Tell Father He Bought A New Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/son-cannot-tell-father-he-bought-a-new-car/79111)

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**Author:** [@Stunt\_Driver\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stunt_Driver_Mom)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/son-cannot-tell-father-he-bought-a-new-car/79111 "2013-05-07T21:37:20Z")

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First, this is partly my fault. When I met my ex-husband, I drove a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, sky blue. It was then 1976. I usually took good care of it; vicariously, through a VW repair place Rusk Motors, in Worthin…

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## [2001 Saturn Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-noise/79160)

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**Author:** [@WAnglais](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WAnglais)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-noise/79160 "2013-05-07T21:29:33Z")

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Okay, I have a 2001 Saturn SC2 with 180,000 miles racked up. Lately, when I'm out driving, it sounds like a small prop plane. Yet, when I move the steering wheel just a bit to the left, the noise vanishes, until I steer …

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## [Jammed Tailgate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jammed-tailgate/79046)

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**Author:** [@OmegaMan62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmegaMan62)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jammed-tailgate/79046 "2013-05-07T20:23:58Z")

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I have a new issue with my '02 Silverado, which so far has been a good truck. However, about a week ago when I tried to open the tailgate, the latch wouldn't release. I have yanked on the tailgate with my full weight (26…

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## [1993 cadillac allante engine oil leak and A/C recond](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-allante-engine-oil-leak-and-a-c-recond/79154)

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**Author:** [@Tony\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony_G)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-allante-engine-oil-leak-and-a-c-recond/79154 "2013-05-07T17:51:44Z")

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Hi my name is Tony G. I need help finding a mechanic who knows Caddy Allante's. Dealer wants well over $5,000 for engine leak and a/c repair. All I can afford is MAX $2,500. Repair is not needed right away. I can tie…

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## [2006 Honda Civic Hybrid - to change transmission or sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-to-change-transmission-or-sell/79173)

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**Author:** [@Darul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darul)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-to-change-transmission-or-sell/79173 "2013-05-07T15:58:38Z")

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Hello All: I have been agonizing about the following issue with my 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid which I bought new in San Diego and which has been driven entirely by me in Southern California in its 160K mile life so far.…

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## [Repair or get another car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-get-another-car/79171)

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**Author:** [@ecw408](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ecw408)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-get-another-car/79171 "2013-05-07T10:23:43Z")

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I have a 2006 Mercury Montego Luxury FWD, 67720 miles on it. It has made 8 trips to and from Sanford, Florida. A great car to do long hauls in. The tranny is now generating grinding noises. So far, drivability seems to b…

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## [Vibration on car when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-on-car-when-accelerating/79003)

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**Author:** [@camryman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/camryman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 9:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-on-car-when-accelerating/79003 "2013-05-07T09:12:38Z")

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I have a '99 toyota camry with about 212k miles, it runs great, almost like new,i get the same or better gas mileage than what toyota says it got brand new. I have noticed that when I am going about 40 to 80 mph when I s…

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## [1999 nissan frontier 4x4 3.0 v6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-nissan-frontier-4x4-3-0-v6/79170)

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**Author:** [@greenmountainstray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greenmountainstray)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-nissan-frontier-4x4-3-0-v6/79170 "2013-05-07T07:37:11Z")

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Ok im working on this 99 Nissan and the issue is that the gauge shows the truck is over heating ,so we changed the thermostat ,the temp sending unit and that other thing next to that,and flushed the coolant system and b…

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## [Rear left wheel free-play or clicking movement at 3 o'clock makes me crazy~!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-left-wheel-free-play-or-clicking-movement-at-3-oclock-makes-me-crazy/79164)

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**Author:** [@Rugby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rugby)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-left-wheel-free-play-or-clicking-movement-at-3-oclock-makes-me-crazy/79164 "2013-05-07T06:03:19Z")

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Hi, I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT V6 FWD. about 138, xxx miles My left rear tire/wheel has free - play (clicking movement) when grabbed at ONLY the 3 o'clock position and push/pulled back and forth (no free-p…

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## ['93 Cutlass Ciera, s-belt question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-s-belt-question/78454)

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**Author:** [@umiwangu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/umiwangu)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-s-belt-question/78454 "2013-05-07T05:08:42Z")

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I have the 3.3l engine and I'm trying to find the non-A/C serpentine belt for this car. I called NAPA and they said they don't have it, but when I looked on their website, there is one listed, but it only has 5 ribs wher…

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## [Power Steering Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump/79161)

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**Author:** [@missneholt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missneholt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump/79161 "2013-05-07T04:44:00Z")

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I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee which I bought used. Last oil change they told me that the power steering pump was leaking. The leak was not enough to be seen, but it did seem to make some noise every once in a while s…

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## [3 replacements of O2 sensor and still have P0134 code. Now told it is the PCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-replacements-of-o2-sensor-and-still-have-p0134-code-now-told-it-is-the-pcm/79119)

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**Author:** [@Meteorologist87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meteorologist87)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-replacements-of-o2-sensor-and-still-have-p0134-code-now-told-it-is-the-pcm/79119 "2013-05-07T04:13:51Z")

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Here is my backstory: I have a 2002 Chrysler T&C limited. In September 2012, squirrels chewed through the wiring to my bank 1 O2 sensor. After a quick and easy fix, there were no issues or codes. In February 2013, three …

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## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/79162)

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**Author:** [@Daechwon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daechwon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/79162 "2013-05-07T03:26:14Z")

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1995 Mercury Sable GS 3 liter The check engine light is on. More importantly, when I put the car into drive or overdrive, the transmission stays in 3rd gear, and will not shift up or down. When I put the car into first …

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## [Replace the transmission or call it quits? (In a Honda Accord)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-the-transmission-or-call-it-quits-in-a-honda-accord/79090)

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**Author:** [@NicoleS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicoleS)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-the-transmission-or-call-it-quits-in-a-honda-accord/79090 "2013-05-07T01:41:15Z")

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Hi Everyone! I posted a question a few days ago about the transmission in my 98 Honda Accord. I took it to AMMCO and they found that the transmission is indeed the issue. They offered to replace the transmission for a…

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## [Honda Accord V6 2005 - transmission and power steering fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-v6-2005-transmission-and-power-steering-fluids/79070)

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**Author:** [@ChrisB2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisB2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-v6-2005-transmission-and-power-steering-fluids/79070 "2013-05-07T00:37:41Z")

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I drive my 2005 Honda Accord V6 around 50 miles a day and it is at 69,492 miles. Should I have the brake fluid and power steering fluids changed? If so, how often?

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## [Oil Pump or Sending Unit on 2000 Cherokee Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pump-or-sending-unit-on-2000-cherokee-sport/77619)

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**Author:** [@Tracyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracyd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pump-or-sending-unit-on-2000-cherokee-sport/77619 "2013-05-06T23:42:02Z")

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Hi, I have a 2000 Cherokee Sport and the Check Gauges Light has come on, it usually happens after during my commute and I have been on the freeway for about 10 minutes, I exit and at the first stoplight it comes on. Does…

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## [2000 Jetta Timing Belt Snapped after 25k predicament](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jetta-timing-belt-snapped-after-25k-predicament/79139)

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**Author:** [@slads](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slads)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jetta-timing-belt-snapped-after-25k-predicament/79139 "2013-05-06T23:30:20Z")

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Hello! I need some major advice! I have a 2000 Jetta with 126k on it. I have owned it for 6 years and have taken great care of it... Over the years it has pretty much become an entirely new car inside. So... I took my…

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## [What's this noise coming from?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-noise-coming-from/79123)

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**Author:** [@flossie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flossie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-noise-coming-from/79123 "2013-05-06T23:21:05Z")

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My Outback makes a thunking noise when I let the gas or clutch out quickly. I took it to my mechanic, who replaced a broken transmission mount, but it is still making the noise. He works out of his garage and doesn't h…

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## [Truck crash repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-crash-repair/79150)

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**Author:** [@KB13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KB13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-crash-repair/79150 "2013-05-06T22:38:09Z")

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Recently, while the family & I were all sleeping soundly, we were awakened at 2am by the sound of a car crash. Unfortunately someone had driven their car into the rear of my 2008 Tundra parked in front of our home. For…

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## [Tell Us Your Favorite Auto App](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-us-your-favorite-auto-app/58511)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\
**Replies:** 110\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-us-your-favorite-auto-app/58511 "2013-05-06T22:29:36Z")

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Got a favorite car-related app? Something you use for navigation? Maintenance and repair? Road Trip Planning? Keeping busy during a ride? Donut locating? We're creating a guide to the top car-related apps, and …

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## [2002 Tahoe Humming front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-tahoe-humming-front-end/79147)

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**Author:** [@jakenfire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakenfire)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-tahoe-humming-front-end/79147 "2013-05-06T21:33:02Z")

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So today while driving, on pavement, I noticed a low humming coming from my right front tire, looked under the car, everything looked fine, the boot ect. The hum starts at about 25mph and speeds up consistently w/ my dri…

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## [Car shuts off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-while-driving/79080)

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**Author:** [@GonZaLeZJM13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GonZaLeZJM13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-while-driving/79080 "2013-05-06T21:00:35Z")

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Hi! I have 2010 Toyota Camry, whose battery was replaced about 2 months ago. The oil was changed about a month ago also. Two days ago i was driving out of my gyms parking garage and 5 minutes into the drive my car compl…

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## [My car gets excellent mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-gets-excellent-mileage/79127)

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**Author:** [@LostInLebanon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LostInLebanon)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-gets-excellent-mileage/79127 "2013-05-06T18:12:14Z")

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Why? Because it sits idle. I have a '98 Jetta who developed a problem of going dead unexpectedly. It may be my imagination, but this generally happened when turning at an intersection. As is with my luck this was always …

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## [2001 Buick Century Temperature Controls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-temperature-controls/79148)

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**Author:** [@tcharleschapman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcharleschapman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-temperature-controls/79148 "2013-05-06T17:50:41Z")

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Hi Everyone, In January of this year my in-laws gave my wife and I a 2001 Buick Century to use. It runs great and everything seems fine on it after 4 months. However, I live at 7000 ft. in Colorado and just two weeks…

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