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## [Does this oil color look okay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-oil-color-look-okay/186718)

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**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-oil-color-look-okay/186718 "2022-10-26T22:09:17Z")

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I did the oil change in my 06 Corolla. It’s a great car with 185k miles. Never had an issue with it and always do regular maintenance (tranny fluid, oil, coolant etc). When I removed the drain plug, the oil was a brown c…

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## [2016 Ford Fusion - HVAC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-hvac-issue/187431)

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**Author:** [@sirhanrp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sirhanrp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-hvac-issue/187431 "2022-11-16T00:38:25Z")

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Duel climate control, max heat setting, heat on driver side Ok, cold on passenger side. Passenger side actuator operates properly, flappers inside not binding. what can be the problem

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## [2001 Buick LeSabre - How to turn off side lamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-how-to-turn-off-side-lamps/187425)

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**Author:** [@bopeep1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bopeep1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-how-to-turn-off-side-lamps/187425 "2022-11-16T03:59:49Z")

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Don’t know how to turn off the side lamps.

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## [Yaris Starter (and maybe electrical) problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaris-starter-and-maybe-electrical-problems/75643)

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**Author:** [@amandadalton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amandadalton)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaris-starter-and-maybe-electrical-problems/75643 "2022-11-15T22:56:36Z")

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Alright, so after spending the last 20 minutes scouring the forums, nothing I've read sounds quite like my situation. Basically I want to know what I should suggest to the mechanic. General advice I've gotten doesn't see…

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## [2019 Mazda CX-9 - Folding mirror isssues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-9-folding-mirror-isssues/187376)

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**Author:** [@edbtz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edbtz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-9-folding-mirror-isssues/187376 "2022-11-15T18:20:29Z")

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sam as above . about 3.1 years into owning the CX-9 (2019), the folding mirrors stopped folding all the way. Unable to turn them off. Dealer wants $1,500 to fix.

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## [2006 GMC Envoy XL - Heat trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-envoy-xl-heat-trouble/187387)

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**Author:** [@sam45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam45)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-envoy-xl-heat-trouble/187387 "2022-11-15T17:57:32Z")

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i have a 2006 gmc envoy denali,all of a sudden no heat control or vents ,i put a new fan blower in but it makes a clicking noise when i turn it to defrost…

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## [2007 Hyundai Entourage - Does the key have a battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-entourage-does-the-key-have-a-battery/187353)

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**Author:** [@no46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/no46)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-entourage-does-the-key-have-a-battery/187353 "2022-11-15T13:28:51Z")

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does the key for 2007 Hyundai entourage has a battery in ?

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## [MAINTENANCE ---who to believe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-who-to-believe/187407)

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**Author:** [@nybob6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nybob6)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-who-to-believe/187407 "2022-11-15T05:39:26Z")

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My 2016 Chevy Suburban has 62,000 miles. At a recent Valvoline oil change, the tech said 1. Replace Fluid in Front Differential every 30K miles. (Never done!) 2.Power Steering fluid change every 30K miles. (Never do…

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## [Air Bag Issue - Worth Fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-issue-worth-fixing/184226)

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**Author:** [@jongentryemail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jongentryemail)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-issue-worth-fixing/184226 "2022-11-14T19:20:32Z")

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I have a 2011 Kia Sorento with 140k miles on it. The air bag dash light came on, and after having the dealership look at it, they diagnosed the problem as a faulty sensor mat in the passenger seat. They estimated it woul…

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## [Can someone please tell me what part this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-please-tell-me-what-part-this/187416)

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**Author:** [@Candylandgirl7\_183013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Candylandgirl7_183013)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-please-tell-me-what-part-this/187416 "2022-11-15T04:24:12Z")

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My car is Leaking oil. And the mechanic does not speak a lot of english and cant tell me what part this is

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## [Seems to be some trouble at Carvana](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seems-to-be-some-trouble-at-carvana/187304)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seems-to-be-some-trouble-at-carvana/187304 "2022-11-15T03:10:22Z")

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Stock has tanked 97%.

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## [Help intermittent acceleration problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-intermittent-acceleration-problem/187402)

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**Author:** [@nopeda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nopeda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-intermittent-acceleration-problem/187402 "2022-11-14T23:42:12Z")

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I have a 1990 Nissan Stanza manual 5 speed that runs normally the majority of the time, but sometimes something gets messed up and it won’t let the RPMs get up to normal. When it gets in that condition it revs up and dro…

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## [Problem With Corolla Dying and Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-corolla-dying-and-starting/187356)

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**Author:** [@catdaddy2022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catdaddy2022)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-corolla-dying-and-starting/187356 "2022-11-14T23:27:32Z")

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Hi. I got a 96 Corrolla with 140k miles that I’ve been keeping alive as a second car. Two months ago, the car wouldn’t start and made a clicking noise when I turned the ignition. This car eats starters like snack food…

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## [2015 Buick Encore - Paint peeled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-paint-peeled/187391)

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**Author:** [@ChuckG1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckG1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-paint-peeled/187391 "2022-11-14T22:39:00Z")

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My encore hood paint just pealed off in a huge spot for no apparent reason, and now bare metal is showing!!! What the heck? It is only 7 years old. Should have stuck with Toyota I guess, thought I would give them a ch…

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## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Won't take gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-take-gas/187406)

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**Author:** [@LianeMBraunworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LianeMBraunworth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-take-gas/187406 "2022-11-14T21:33:55Z")

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Having trouble refueling , hose keeps shutting off

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## [Charged for Unrequested Service at Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charged-for-unrequested-service-at-mechanic/187234)

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**Author:** [@nora.fergany\_182883](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nora.fergany_182883)\
**Replies:** 79\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charged-for-unrequested-service-at-mechanic/187234 "2022-11-14T21:36:56Z")

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I bought my first car last year and just took it to get inspected. I was in a rush when I went to pick it up, so I just paid and left, but when I looked at the receipt, I saw that I was charged $14 to fill the washer flu…

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## [Hyundai NU Engine Recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-nu-engine-recall/187046)

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**Author:** [@andyport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyport)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-nu-engine-recall/187046 "2022-11-14T20:28:46Z")

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There is a recall on the NU Engine used in various Hyundai vehicles. I have a 2020 Kona with that engine on recall…for oil light coming on, engine seizing due to lack of oil. Dealer claims the recall is for a software …

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## [2003 Hyundai Sonata - Dealer can't help - what to do!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-sonata-dealer-cant-help-what-to-do/187372)

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**Author:** [@Cherylwardlow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cherylwardlow)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-sonata-dealer-cant-help-what-to-do/187372 "2022-11-14T20:13:52Z")

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My 2003 Hyundai Sonata needs a new front to the back brake line and a new gas line front to back but the manufacturer quit making the parts. I only have 98,000 miles on it and only drive 5 miles a day. I’m a 73 year old…

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## [2018 Ford E150 - Too many converters!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-e150-too-many-converters/187389)

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**Author:** [@jessemoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessemoore)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-e150-too-many-converters/187389 "2022-11-14T20:05:34Z")

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7 converters in 4 years

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## [2015 Chrysler 300 - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-300-audio-issues/187409)

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**Author:** [@Regina29569](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Regina29569)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-300-audio-issues/187409 "2022-11-14T18:47:04Z")

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Chrysler 300s Radio lights up but has no sound coming from it . I t is a uconnect system and I have tried powering it off to reset it but there is still no sound

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## [2018 Ford Focus - Sluggish](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-sluggish/187397)

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**Author:** [@DCT1962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DCT1962)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-sluggish/187397 "2022-11-14T17:31:22Z")

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low speed sluggishness, not throwing codes

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## [Motor oil shortage and alternatives?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-shortage-and-alternatives/187267)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-shortage-and-alternatives/187267 "2022-11-14T15:56:50Z")

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Both my girlfriend and I own a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. They are identical except for color. Both take a 0W20 synthetic oil as well. I have always used the Mobil 1 Extended Performance but now it seems this grade of oi…

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## [Total loss negotiation with insurance co?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-loss-negotiation-with-insurance-co/187006)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-loss-negotiation-with-insurance-co/187006 "2022-11-14T15:52:27Z")

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Are the insurance company’s have a motivation to write a car off? Do they use 80% threshold in deciding if its a total loss or repair? What is the value of the car once totaled? Same generation 20 yr old car is listed…

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## [Nearby lightning strike killed ECU and more on 2013 Chevy; Keep it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nearby-lightning-strike-killed-ecu-and-more-on-2013-chevy-keep-it/187088)

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**Author:** [@tvanicelli\_182784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tvanicelli_182784)\
**Replies:** 63\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nearby-lightning-strike-killed-ecu-and-more-on-2013-chevy-keep-it/187088 "2022-11-14T01:05:17Z")

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Terry Vanicelli St. Louis, MO My 2013 Chevy Captiva Sport LTZ (4cyl, 2WD) was near-missed by lightning back in July. Insurance will cover it, but my Chevy dealer and local TBA don’t want to mess with it. It’s in a shop…

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## [2009 Saturn Outlook Stuck out of town](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-outlook-stuck-out-of-town/185841)

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**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-outlook-stuck-out-of-town/185841 "2022-11-13T21:33:47Z")

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This is a daily/work commute vehicle with about 165,xxx miles on it. After getting out of work the car cranked and started fine but the check engine light came on and it idled rough (no flashing CEL). When the gas pedal …

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## [2009 Ford F-150 - Fluid forced out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-fluid-forced-out/187101)

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**Author:** [@LouisLeCoure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouisLeCoure)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-fluid-forced-out/187101 "2022-11-13T05:09:25Z")

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Fluid forced out with no apparent problem

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## [Car starts fines but struggles to move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-fines-but-struggles-to-move/187359)

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**Author:** [@rob.pitt\_182976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob.pitt_182976)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-fines-but-struggles-to-move/187359 "2022-11-13T02:50:44Z")

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So got a Ford territory 2008 (Australia) It’s used a spare but barely gets driven at all, was going fine, took for a 4 hour return drive and didn’t notice anything until I took it out about 2 weeks later and I noticed th…

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## [Car prices begin to edge downward](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-prices-begin-to-edge-downward/187121)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-prices-begin-to-edge-downward/187121 "2022-11-13T02:45:46Z")

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This article echoes my own observations–if the potential buyer casts his net wide enough, and is willing to visit multiple dealerships. In case anyone is interested in my specifics, I had been quoted prices by two Lex…

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## [1985 Buick Riviera - Too few miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-buick-riviera-too-few-miles/187324)

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**Author:** [@highroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/highroller)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-buick-riviera-too-few-miles/187324 "2022-11-13T00:04:46Z")

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I’m wondering how someone buys a car in 1985 and only puts 9,400 miles as of the current date? Looks like they hardly ever drove it. Car is immaculate inside & out and all over so is it possible a car 37 yrs old can hi…

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## [2013 odyssey - starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-odyssey-starting-issue/187380)

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**Author:** [@Mark52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark52)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-odyssey-starting-issue/187380 "2022-11-12T23:35:58Z")

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Hi, I have an occasional, but increasing, issue when starting my 2013 odyssey. Some days, starts like a charm when I turn the ignition. Other days, when I turn the key, it does seem to catch right away and start. Eve…

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