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## [Seats Stuck in my 2006 Chevy Uplander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seats-stuck-in-my-2006-chevy-uplander/185277)

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**Author:** [@Makenziehturner\_181569](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Makenziehturner_181569)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seats-stuck-in-my-2006-chevy-uplander/185277 "2022-07-16T22:08:55Z")

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The previous owner of my 2006 Chevy Uplander removed the second row seats. When they tried to put them back in they engaged the rear brackets first instead of the front brackets. The seats are now stuck in the rear and w…

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## [Online repair manuals?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-repair-manuals/185291)

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**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-repair-manuals/185291 "2022-07-16T20:47:42Z")

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I’ve been doing most of my own vehicle maintenance for decades, mostly by just figuring things out and asking questions. I had a good start watching my dad who was a professional heavy equipment mechanic, so repairing th…

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## [Intermittent gas tank filling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-gas-tank-filling-issue/185247)

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**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-gas-tank-filling-issue/185247 "2022-07-16T19:56:07Z")

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Three times in the last 6 fill-ups, the tank would not fully fill. #1, tank clicked off about a gallon short of full, #2, filled properly, #3 clicked off about a gallon short of full, #4 and #5 filled fully, and #6 clic…

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## [1989 Ford Bronco - stumbles on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-bronco-stumbles-on-start/184983)

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**Author:** [@captsb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/captsb)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-bronco-stumbles-on-start/184983 "2022-07-16T16:20:50Z")

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89 Bronco stumbles on start–put a new Chinese’s ICM there-$12.00 -Do you think that’s the problem–once it gets going it is fine all day—It is just the first start in the morning–fuel pressure ok

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## [2015 BMW 328 - Melting stick shift knob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-328-melting-stick-shift-knob/185233)

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**Author:** [@Raquel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raquel)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-328-melting-stick-shift-knob/185233 "2022-07-16T15:23:31Z")

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I have a 2015 BMW 328. The rubber from the handle is sticky and melting. I went to BMW dealer and they want $ 900.00 to replace it just 1 handle. They said this problem goes for years and BMW do not take any responsabili…

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## [2005 Dodge Neon - Power steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-power-steering-issue/185289)

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**Author:** [@homcha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/homcha)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-power-steering-issue/185289 "2022-07-16T14:53:30Z")

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power steering belt keeps falling off, usually after running for 5 minutes. the tension pulley seems aligned al little to far in, but maybe that s normal

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## [AC compressor replacement, how much oil to add](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-replacement-how-much-oil-to-add/185255)

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**Author:** [@Enbir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Enbir)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-replacement-how-much-oil-to-add/185255 "2022-07-16T05:24:42Z")

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So yesterday I started to replace the compressor on my 99 Lexus RX300 and ran into a little bit of a problem. The new compressor install guide said to drain the oil and match it to the existing oil from the old compresso…

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## [For Honda Owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-honda-owners/185213)

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**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-honda-owners/185213 "2022-07-16T05:04:24Z")

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## [2019 Toyota RAV4 - Melting trim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-melting-trim/185191)

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**Author:** [@DonnaR\_Frederick\_MD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaR_Frederick_MD)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-melting-trim/185191 "2022-07-16T04:40:03Z")

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I have a 2019 Toyota RAV4 that we leased right before Covid hit. We have only had it for 2 1/2 years and only have 16k miles on it. All of a sudden about two months ago we started noticing the rubber/plastic area under t…

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## [Formula E comes to NYC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/formula-e-comes-to-nyc/185261)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/formula-e-comes-to-nyc/185261 "2022-07-16T04:07:34Z")

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There’s no engine noise, and it’s only 45 minutes long as a result of battery power limitations, but it still looks pretty exciting.

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## [2016 Ford F-150 - wheel paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-wheel-paint-peeling/185227)

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**Author:** [@David22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David22)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-wheel-paint-peeling/185227 "2022-07-15T23:54:55Z")

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Paint on the steel wheels peeling off - they were replaced once under warranty, and the second set is now having the same issue. Large patches showing the black primer.

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## [2016 Chevrolet Impala - 3 TCMs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-impala-3-tcms/185235)

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**Author:** [@IsabellHolguin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IsabellHolguin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-impala-3-tcms/185235 "2022-07-15T16:36:31Z")

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I’ve changed 3 transmission control modules in my 2016 Chevy impala. One mechanic said MAYBE if I get an alternator and battery it would stop. He also stated he put in a bigger fuse to handle the voltage. The dealership…

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## [2017 GMC Acadia - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-rattles/185263)

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**Author:** [@Traceymcvicker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Traceymcvicker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-rattles/185263 "2022-07-15T14:42:55Z")

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there is a rattel coming from behind my driver seat. seems worse in the morning. i can not figure it out

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## [2003 Chevrolet Suburban- Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-suburban-stalls/185193)

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**Author:** [@unforgiven739](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unforgiven739)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-suburban-stalls/185193 "2022-07-15T04:13:03Z")

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when im driving down the road my truck stalls out loses all power. i pull over and prime the key forward without starting 4 or 5 times it fires right back up and goes down the road sometimes 20 mins it will stall again s…

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## [2010 Chevy Equinox - After start it chugs and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-equinox-after-start-it-chugs-and-dies/110330)

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**Author:** [@r9tee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/r9tee)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-equinox-after-start-it-chugs-and-dies/110330 "2022-07-14T23:31:05Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a 2010 Chevy Equinox LT AWD. Since having the spark plugs replaced, we have been having the following issue: Specifically on cold days, after staring the car and staying idle, the car RPMs will dro…

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## [2014 Honda Fit - EPS off and on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-fit-eps-off-and-on/185242)

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**Author:** [@coljhallam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coljhallam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-fit-eps-off-and-on/185242 "2022-07-14T21:17:48Z")

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EPS light came on and loss of power to the steering and brakes. Left it for while and restarted car and things were ok this has happened three times

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## [Radar Sensor Theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radar-sensor-theft/185036)

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**Author:** [@its-still-a-honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/its-still-a-honda)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radar-sensor-theft/185036 "2022-07-14T21:06:12Z")

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My Radar Sensor was stolen. I understand it took about 3 minutes to do this. I park on the street & a garage is a non starter. I understand these sensors are being stolen left & right. I went to the local car mechanic wh…

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## [2012 Hyundai Sonata - Whines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-whines/185216)

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**Author:** [@FRANKCOMMISSO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FRANKCOMMISSO)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-whines/185216 "2022-07-14T20:49:13Z")

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high pitch whining noise that get’s louder the more I accelerate

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## [Please help! Renault Laguna II](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-renault-laguna-ii/185237)

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**Author:** [@klemen1.robar\_181545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klemen1.robar_181545)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-renault-laguna-ii/185237 "2022-07-14T20:44:09Z")

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Hello guys, i have a problem with my Renault Laguna II, 2007, 1.6. 16V. It has 142.000 km on it. Here is the issue: When I leave the car sit of around 8 hours and when I then turn it on, it sounds like it runs on 3 cyl…

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## [Repair Estmate reasonable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-estmate-reasonable/185230)

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**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-estmate-reasonable/185230 "2022-07-14T20:06:45Z")

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1992 plymouth laser 1.8L … front end work… is this estimate reasonable? I am in Missouri. seems high to me (but so does everything else) replace control arm with ball joint (both sides) replace F stabilizer bar …

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## [Can I do Maintenance on the Public Street?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-do-maintenance-on-the-public-street/185123)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 7:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-do-maintenance-on-the-public-street/185123 "2022-07-14T07:45:43Z")

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I have been doing regular maintenance on my car in my parking lot to my condominium for some time now. I guess some neighbors got annoyed and complained to the HOA. This made me feel kind of odd, like one of neighbors is…

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## [2000 Ford Mustang - The first 100 miles were great](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-the-first-100-miles-were-great/185218)

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**Author:** [@DarrellMStevens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarrellMStevens)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-the-first-100-miles-were-great/185218 "2022-07-14T07:30:35Z")

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Just bought a 2000 conv v6 mustang. It ran well for 100 miles then pulled to a stop sighn and wouldnt go forward? It has nothing in forward gears, works great in reverse no foward at all. No smell of burnt fluid and ha…

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## [Ford expands its earlier recall of Expeditions and Navigators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expands-its-earlier-recall-of-expeditions-and-navigators/185229)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expands-its-earlier-recall-of-expeditions-and-navigators/185229 "2022-07-13T23:16:52Z")

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Ford is recalling an additional 100,000 vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners of those vehicles to park outside after a series of engine fires that can take place even when the ignition is switched off. At the time of…

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## [\*\*CHEAP\*\* Digital Dash for a sbc car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-digital-dash-for-a-sbc-car/185222)

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**Author:** [@nicholasjohn\_99\_181525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicholasjohn_99_181525)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-digital-dash-for-a-sbc-car/185222 "2022-07-13T21:07:57Z")

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Sorry if I posted in the wrong area as I am new to this forum but I have a question, Does anybody know of any CHEAP and I mean cheap digital dashes or any alternative digital dashes that would work for a old school small…

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## [Good buy 2011 Chevy Camaro as with these mods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-buy-2011-chevy-camaro-as-with-these-mods/185194)

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**Author:** [@Taylanbagwellenzo\_181449](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylanbagwellenzo_181449)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-buy-2011-chevy-camaro-as-with-these-mods/185194 "2022-07-13T18:46:01Z")

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Looking at a 2011 Chevy Camaro SS with a manual and it has these for mods Texas speed stage 3 cam LS7 style lifters Heavier valve springs Rocker arm trunion upgrade Trick flow chromoly pushrods Ported heads and new…

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## [1996 Ford Escort - manual to auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-escort-manual-to-auto/185146)

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**Author:** [@daKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daKid)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-escort-manual-to-auto/185146 "2022-07-13T17:00:55Z")

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one of my clients is giving me a 96 Ford escort wagon but it a manual, is there a way I can make it an automatic?

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## [Brake pedal pushback and Rumbling/Clicking sound coming from rear tire when braking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-pushback-and-rumbling-clicking-sound-coming-from-rear-tire-when-braking/185204)

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**Author:** [@ShipwreckSiren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShipwreckSiren)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-pushback-and-rumbling-clicking-sound-coming-from-rear-tire-when-braking/185204 "2022-07-13T12:24:35Z")

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Got in my car (2017 Hyundai Elantra Ltd) Saturday and as I pulled out of a parallel spot there was a snap sound and minor jolt akin to if a tire drives off a curb. Thought maybe the tire had been partially on the curb or…

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## [Temporary loss of brakes after changing pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-loss-of-brakes-after-changing-pads/185112)

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**Author:** [@ozarkcavefish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozarkcavefish)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-loss-of-brakes-after-changing-pads/185112 "2022-07-13T12:11:12Z")

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I have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee with146000 miles. I recently replaced the front brake pads and rotors, and everything has been fine for about 100 miles. Yesterday though, the brakes gradually get less effective until it fe…

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## [About car wash vacuums and carpet cleaners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-car-wash-vacuums-and-carpet-cleaners/185174)

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**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-car-wash-vacuums-and-carpet-cleaners/185174 "2022-07-13T10:19:46Z")

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Would a car wash vacuum be able to remove all the dust on a car carpet versus that of a consumer grade carpet cleaner (rigid wd06350) which is what I used but didn’t have air filter on it and didn’t pick up all the dirt …

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## [Replaced CV axle, made chirping sound driving home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-cv-axle-made-chirping-sound-driving-home/185199)

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**Author:** [@Almacarel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Almacarel)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-cv-axle-made-chirping-sound-driving-home/185199 "2022-07-13T05:13:53Z")

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Just had CV axle replaced by local guy. Boot had been damaged and leaked a lot of grease, it wasn’t making noise yet, just a pre-emptive measure. On the drive home, just about half a mile, there was a chorus of tiny chir…

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