# Latest

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## [2005 Honda Accord 4-Cyl Stalls After Hot Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-4-cyl-stalls-after-hot-start/78608)

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**Author:** [@andykang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andykang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-4-cyl-stalls-after-hot-start/78608 "2013-04-11T03:37:17Z")

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Hi, I have a 2005 Honda Accord EX 4-cyl with a very peculiar problem. The car will start and run fine as long as I don't have to shut it off and restart it. However, once I shut it off, it will not start back up unless I…

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## [Fuel System Cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-cleaning/78586)

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**Author:** [@RAV4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RAV4)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-cleaning/78586 "2013-04-11T02:07:09Z")

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Maybe a more general question not necessarily related to my RAV4, but with 45K miles on it, my mechanic (not Toyota) has been recommending a "fuel system service", described as a cleaning of all the components to improve…

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## [Which Newer Volvo Wagon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-newer-volvo-wagon/78601)

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**Author:** [@lynnlux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lynnlux)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-newer-volvo-wagon/78601 "2013-04-11T01:18:39Z")

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I've been driving a '95 850 Turbo Wagon for the last 12 years. The turbo has gone bad and engine leaks oil badly. Repairs are going to be $1000 to keep it on the road. I'm thinking of getting a new Volvo wagon--I like …

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## [Satellite Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/satellite-radio/78489)

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**Author:** [@IDMIJDM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IDMIJDM)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/satellite-radio/78489 "2013-04-11T00:54:06Z")

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I just purchased a 2008 Mini Cooper S and am trying to find out if it is satellite radio equipped without tearing the dash apart. Any ideas?

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## [Prism killer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prism-killer/78596)

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**Author:** [@redjohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redjohn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prism-killer/78596 "2013-04-10T23:40:59Z")

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my son owns a 97 Geo Prism with about 95K miles on it. A few weeks ago he was involved in a fender bender (relatively minor, the other driver's fault, still driveable) and recently took the car in to have the right fron…

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## [Dealers really are crooks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealers-really-are-crooks/78574)

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**Author:** [@Proac\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Proac_fan)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealers-really-are-crooks/78574 "2013-04-10T22:01:31Z")

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Just purchased a 2001 Civic 2dr 120K miles and got it for a very good price. Now mechanically the car is in wonderful condition and I have a glovebox full of dealer receipts to show the previous owner spent good money ma…

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## [Buick Mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-mystery/78589)

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**Author:** [@P\_O\_Dan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/P_O_Dan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-mystery/78589 "2013-04-10T21:58:35Z")

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2006 LaCrosse stalls at random when a/c is on under 30 mph. it can go all day without a stall or can stall 10 times on a short trip. diagnostics shows nothing and every mech who has seen it is stumped including dealer.…

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## [2012 Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-impreza/78444)

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**Author:** [@jemas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jemas)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-impreza/78444 "2013-04-10T21:22:41Z")

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I have a 2012 Subaru Impreza 5spd, I bought it new about a year ago and every +- 2000 miles my low oil light comes on. The Subaru dealer is telling me this is normal. After happening 5 times in the past year I am getting…

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## [Subaru Oil Change Schedule: Dealer vs. Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-oil-change-schedule-dealer-vs-subaru/78591)

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**Author:** [@BMM1942](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BMM1942)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-oil-change-schedule-dealer-vs-subaru/78591 "2013-04-10T19:51:32Z")

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I do 3500 miles/oil change, per dealer suggestion for Subaru Outback/2011. Received Subaru magazine which has page saying 7500 miles/change. Last time in dealer said "Well, high altitude (we're at 5300 feet) so we sugges…

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## [Dash Board Display/Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-board-display-radio/78600)

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**Author:** [@baltojulia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baltojulia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-board-display-radio/78600 "2013-04-10T19:27:07Z")

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Hello, I got in my 2002 Volvo XC70 and nothing on the dashboard was illuminated and the dials (for gas and temp) were at 0 (or on the far left). I stopped the car and started it again and everything was illuminated for …

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## [P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-cylinder-4-misfire/78505)

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**Author:** [@ironman16nc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ironman16nc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-cylinder-4-misfire/78505 "2013-04-10T19:08:20Z")

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1997 Ford Mustang 4.6L EFI engine with 67K miles. The engine is actually now in a Factory Five Roadster. It sat on a stand for 5 years but runs well now with the exception of the code. I keep getting a code P0304 (cylind…

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## [2003 GMC Sierra - Random "No Start"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-random-no-start/78593)

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**Author:** [@bernjoel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bernjoel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-random-no-start/78593 "2013-04-10T18:25:19Z")

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I own a 2003 Sierra 1500 SLT Extended (4-Door) Cab which I bought brand new. It currently has 120k+/- miles on it, but the problem I'm about to describe started about 5 years ago. Here's the issue: Whenever I first at…

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## [Driving without transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-transmission-fluid/78583)

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**Author:** [@Girl\_in\_a\_Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Girl_in_a_Jeep)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-transmission-fluid/78583 "2013-04-10T18:13:55Z")

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I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I bought in 2007 with 100,000 miles on it. No less than 3 months later, it started having trouble shifting and I ended up having to replace the transmission. When I drove the car aw…

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## [2000 Ford Focus: Stalls in Reverse and sometimes in Idle : Rough idle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-stalls-in-reverse-and-sometimes-in-idle-rough-idle-issues/78581)

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**Author:** [@Facun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Facun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-stalls-in-reverse-and-sometimes-in-idle-rough-idle-issues/78581 "2013-04-10T17:18:59Z")

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I have a 2000 Ford Focus Wagon with 114,00o miles on it. I'm having a problem determining why it is stalling in reverse and also sometimes while it is idling. I've had the idle speed motor replaced, hoses checked, etc. A…

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## [Dodge Ram 1500 gas cap and c e l light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-1500-gas-cap-and-c-e-l-light/78592)

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**Author:** [@soonerincarolina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soonerincarolina)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-1500-gas-cap-and-c-e-l-light/78592 "2013-04-10T17:05:16Z")

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I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 V8 that the gas cap and check engine lights will not stay off. The gas cap was replaced with a factory gas cap. Smoke and vacuum checks showed no leaks. The lights can be reset but aft…

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## [High pitched whistling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-whistling-noise/75712)

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**Author:** [@zan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-whistling-noise/75712 "2013-04-10T16:44:19Z")

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There is a whistling noise that is coming from under the hood of my Jeep. It is more noticeable on cold days. It temporarily disappears when my foot is on the accelerator or after I have been idling at a stop sign for 30…

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## [Wheel Bearing Replacement / Timing Chain Cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-replacement-timing-chain-cover/78585)

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**Author:** [@Electric\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Electric_Man)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-replacement-timing-chain-cover/78585 "2013-04-10T08:50:16Z")

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Wife took in 2003 4Runner 150k miles, for tire rotation/balance. Was told front wheel needed bearing replacement, oil leaking badly from both timing chain cover and valve cover gasket. Dealership wants $600 for bearing,…

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## [1999 Mustang Convertible Top: Repair or Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mustang-convertible-top-repair-or-replace/78587)

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**Author:** [@Feverbucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Feverbucket)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mustang-convertible-top-repair-or-replace/78587 "2013-04-10T08:21:46Z")

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Hey all, I drive a '99 Mustang convertible (V6) and the convertible top is not entirely connected to the rear window. The entire seam along the top of the window has been secured with gorilla tape for the past two years …

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## [Steering wheel sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-sounds/78595)

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**Author:** [@Courtneyoliver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Courtneyoliver)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-sounds/78595 "2013-04-10T08:03:48Z")

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I have a 2001 Chevy Malibu , I have noticed a whirling sound coming from my steering wheel whenever I am turning. I am wondering what could be the cause and should I get it checked out. ~ Courtney

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## [Car for Chicago?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-chicago/78527)

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**Author:** [@Markika](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markika)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-chicago/78527 "2013-04-10T06:46:36Z")

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I am about to move to Chicago for school and would like advice on the type of car I should take with me. I am worried about rust from salt on the roads and being from California I wonder if it is necessary to have a AWD/…

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## [Intermittent Gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-gas-smell/75871)

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**Author:** [@skbarnard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skbarnard)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-gas-smell/75871 "2013-04-10T05:35:57Z")

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My 04 Chevy Venture has started smelling of gas when I drive. It doesn’t happen all the time. I can drive to a destination and smell nothing, park, and a few moments later leave and smell the gas. I have had the fuel lin…

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## [Perry Mason Fans: Seeking Info on Used Car Dealerships](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perry-mason-fans-seeking-info-on-used-car-dealerships/78590)

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**Author:** [@ELD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ELD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perry-mason-fans-seeking-info-on-used-car-dealerships/78590 "2013-04-10T03:13:33Z")

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I am taking a class in Litigation Support as part of a certificate in Forensic Accounting (Northeastern University CPS ACC 6240). This term we are building a case for a client that has to do with income derived from a d…

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## [Engine replace more common now than in the past?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replace-more-common-now-than-in-the-past/78496)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replace-more-common-now-than-in-the-past/78496 "2013-04-10T02:31:23Z")

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I seem to see a lot of posts involving engine replacement in newer cars. It used to be that engine replacement was a rare thing. At least in newer cars. Has there been some change in the design of engines of late …

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## [1998 BMW 328i - can't reset remote/keyless entry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-328i-cant-reset-remote-keyless-entry/78588)

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**Author:** [@TrishTrash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrishTrash)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-328i-cant-reset-remote-keyless-entry/78588 "2013-04-10T02:22:44Z")

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My boss has a 98 BMW 328i that we took into the shop last week to have the window motor in the driver's side fixed because the electric window wouldn't work. Prior to taking it in, the remote/keyless entry worked fine - …

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## [My pickup was stolen: what should I do? What should I do if I recover it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-pickup-was-stolen-what-should-i-do-what-should-i-do-if-i-recover-it/78572)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-pickup-was-stolen-what-should-i-do-what-should-i-do-if-i-recover-it/78572 "2013-04-10T01:12:08Z")

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Last Thursday somebody stole my 87 Toyota pickup (why steal such an old car?). When the cops came to investigate they found parked nearby another old Toyota pickup that had been stolen. They searched it for fingerprint…

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## [RAV4 Headlights - what happened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-headlights-what-happened/78079)

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**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-headlights-what-happened/78079 "2013-04-10T01:00:36Z")

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Several weeks ago someone backed into my '97 RAV4 in a parking lot. Body shop charged around $900 for the repair (estimate indicates labor for both headlights, but doesn't look like they replaced them). This afternoon …

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## [Sonata Full Tank Stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-full-tank-stall/71915)

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**Author:** [@Ken\_Y](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken_Y)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-full-tank-stall/71915 "2013-04-10T00:28:31Z")

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After I fill my 6 cyl 2004 Hyundai Sonata (280,000 km), the engines starts, then stalls. I can only get it to work by keeping the accelerator pushed to ensure sufficient rpm's. If I remove my foot from the accelerator, t…

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## ["Backyard mechanic" holding my car hostage..please HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backyard-mechanic-holding-my-car-hostage-please-help/78552)

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**Author:** [@chaichick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaichick)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backyard-mechanic-holding-my-car-hostage-please-help/78552 "2013-04-09T21:27:58Z")

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I have a 2000 Chrysler Intrepid. Yes, I know it's made by Dodge, but the car says Chrysler, so this girl says Chrysler. Anway, my alternator and battery took a dump on me last week. I was over 100 miles from MY mechanic…

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## [2003 Jeep Wrangler Squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-wrangler-squeal/78369)

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**Author:** [@Kevin\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin_G)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-wrangler-squeal/78369 "2013-04-09T19:47:11Z")

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I own a 2003 Jeep Wrangler and for the past 4 months I have had a squeal coming from the right side front of the engine when coming off the gas. However when I get below 25mph while slowing to a complete stop the sound g…

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## [Dealer Dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-dilemma/78575)

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**Author:** [@jusrelaxin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jusrelaxin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-dilemma/78575 "2013-04-09T18:04:25Z")

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Approximately 1 month ago, my 07 Camry's water pump failed (for the 2nd time) and took out the belt tensioner with it on a long distance trip. The dealership in the nearest town did the emergency repair along with recall…

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