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## [2005 GMC Sierra 1500 - Nothing works after frame off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-sierra-1500-nothing-works-after-frame-off/183848)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeLNaser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeLNaser)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-sierra-1500-nothing-works-after-frame-off/183848 "2022-05-04T01:01:49Z")

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I unhooked the wiring layed to side unbolted the cab and front unit raised up to change out frame- put new frame in lower cab back down hooked all wires back up went to Test nothing works put new Battery in—any Ideas

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## [What Has Worked For You When Replacing Tires in Pairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-has-worked-for-you-when-replacing-tires-in-pairs/183793)

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**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-has-worked-for-you-when-replacing-tires-in-pairs/183793 "2022-05-04T00:47:11Z")

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I have a new pair of Continental True Contact Tour tires (11/32") tread depth paired with two of the same make and model tires that have 8/32" tread depth. These are installed on a Dodge Grand Caravan front wheel drive m…

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## [2008 saturn aura xe 3.5 won't start after running for a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-xe-3-5-wont-start-after-running-for-a-while/145563)

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**Author:** [@Quinn\_Stewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quinn_Stewart)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-xe-3-5-wont-start-after-running-for-a-while/145563 "2022-05-04T00:41:45Z")

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My 2008 saturn aura xe 3.5 will not start after running for a while I’ve replaced camshaft sensor crankshaft sensor at back of motor spark plugs wires and ignition coils and I still have the same problem

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## [About sensor cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-sensor-cleaning/183934)

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**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-sensor-cleaning/183934 "2022-05-04T00:26:58Z")

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Hi guys. I would like to know which of all the existing sensors can be cleaned in order to prolong their useful life; Either with some solvent or ultrasonic bath. Thanks.

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## [2010 Toyota Corolla - Disheartening paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-disheartening-paint/183899)

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**Author:** [@rlonc\_nj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlonc_nj)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-disheartening-paint/183899 "2022-05-04T00:16:45Z")

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I’m truly disgusted with the nasty ugliness of the disappearing paint. I had two sections repainted early on, but had no clue it was this huge. The hood has chicken-pox! The rest has been fading and down to the metal and…

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## [Why are the new car steering wheels so fat? What are people with tiny hands to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-the-new-car-steering-wheels-so-fat-what-are-people-with-tiny-hands-to-do/65794)

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**Author:** [@ann9br](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ann9br)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-the-new-car-steering-wheels-so-fat-what-are-people-with-tiny-hands-to-do/65794 "2022-05-03T21:53:46Z")

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As a small boned 5'2" woman with size 7 hands, I cannot seem to find a new car with a thin enough steering wheel! Our new Honda Fit makes my hands ache in half an hour. I'm still driving a 2002 Elantra just because the…

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## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze - Coolant in my oil!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-coolant-in-my-oil/183968)

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**Author:** [@snarra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snarra)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-coolant-in-my-oil/183968 "2022-05-03T18:17:59Z")

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why coolant mix with oil and its looks like cream mud

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## [2017 Buick Encore - Shuts down then tries to restart itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-shuts-down-then-tries-to-restart-itself/183933)

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**Author:** [@lladzewski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lladzewski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-shuts-down-then-tries-to-restart-itself/183933 "2022-05-03T15:04:44Z")

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Vehicle shuts down when driving and sometimes tries to restart

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## [2016 Honda Pilot - Infotainment failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-pilot-infotainment-failure/183946)

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**Author:** [@2016Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2016Pilot)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-pilot-infotainment-failure/183946 "2022-05-03T14:19:12Z")

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I have the same issue in my 2016 Pilot. Static/crackling sound from speakers, using radio, AM, FM, Bluetooth, DVD. Only the navigation sound is ok. Dealer recommends to replace the Audio head unit @ $1,388.89 cost.

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## [2004 Chevrolet 1500 - Noise and vibrations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-1500-noise-and-vibrations/183943)

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**Author:** [@ottofisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ottofisher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-1500-noise-and-vibrations/183943 "2022-05-03T13:45:05Z")

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noise coming from front when driving in 2 wheel drive slight vibration but doesn’t get worse at highway speeds

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## [2014 Cadillac CTS Sedan - It's a serious issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-cts-sedan-its-a-serious-issue/183877)

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**Author:** [@B35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B35)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-cts-sedan-its-a-serious-issue/183877 "2022-05-03T11:15:38Z")

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This is a real problem this 2014 2.0 CT’s needs to be checked out GM and Cadilliac should be held accountable somebody is going to be killed for them to do something we should boycott all Cadilliac and GM cars it craz…

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## ['F Minus' visits an auto repair shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-minus-visits-an-auto-repair-shop/183926)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-minus-visits-an-auto-repair-shop/183926 "2022-05-03T02:01:59Z")

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## [2012 RAM 1500 - The full story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-the-full-story/183895)

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**Author:** [@JRSnyder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JRSnyder)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-the-full-story/183895 "2022-05-03T00:35:54Z")

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I put a new ign. coil on #3 cyl. of my 5.7 Hemi when I first started it in the yard it ran great /I went for a test drive and in about 1 city block my 4wd light and my svc light as well as my electric throttle light cam…

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## [2012 GMC Acadia - Audio has cut out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-audio-has-cut-out/181193)

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**Author:** [@gustavol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gustavol)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-audio-has-cut-out/181193 "2022-05-02T23:58:52Z")

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my radio is ON,but theres no sound also the back up BEEP the seat belts and chime ara mute.

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## [RPM's fluctuate when shifting to "D" or "R" position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-fluctuate-when-shifting-to-d-or-r-position/183231)

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**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-fluctuate-when-shifting-to-d-or-r-position/183231 "2022-05-02T23:44:08Z")

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I started this discussion in the ‘General’ topic, but I wasn’t that informative about my issue so I’m gonna delete that discussion and try to be more informative here. Hyundai Elantra 2009 147,531 Miles Engine: 2.0L …

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## [Alternative automotive uses for surplus 80% alcohol hand sanitizer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-automotive-uses-for-surplus-80-alcohol-hand-sanitizer/181704)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-automotive-uses-for-surplus-80-alcohol-hand-sanitizer/181704 "2022-05-02T23:16:07Z")

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So, I have ended up with a basically unlimited FREE supply of surplus 80% ethanol hand sanitizer. Other ingredients are listed as purified water, hydrogen peroxide, and glycerin. Local charities are overwhelmed and tur…

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## [Need Help Figuring Out Likely Culprit Of 2008 Camry Breakdown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-figuring-out-likely-culprit-of-2008-camry-breakdown/183928)

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**Author:** [@andraleia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andraleia)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-figuring-out-likely-culprit-of-2008-camry-breakdown/183928 "2022-05-02T23:03:40Z")

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I was driving my 2008 Toyota Camry when all of a sudden the accelerator stopped working It was acting like the car was in neutral. When I would push on the accelerator, the engine would rev, but it wouldn’t actually spe…

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## [Small vs. large gauge jumper cables](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-vs-large-gauge-jumper-cables/183918)

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**Author:** [@spottsdaniel5\_180602](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spottsdaniel5_180602)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-vs-large-gauge-jumper-cables/183918 "2022-05-02T22:55:34Z")

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Would the gauge of the jumper cables make a differenc After several attempts with the smaller cable, we switched to a heavier cable and it started on the first turn of the key. I don’t see how that could matter. Usually,…

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## [Battery dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead/183917)

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**Author:** [@spottsdaniel5\_180602](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spottsdaniel5_180602)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead/183917 "2022-05-02T22:43:55Z")

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Would using the cigarette lighter socket to charge a phone while using the sound system to watch TV/movie drain the battery?

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## [No More Oldsmobiles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-oldsmobiles/183224)

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**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-oldsmobiles/183224 "2022-05-02T16:22:35Z")

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I don’t know which week I’m listening to. I’m at least a week behind. But Tom says there is no purpose in keeping the Oldsmobile division. GM later agreed.

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## [Troubleshoot trailer taillight wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshoot-trailer-taillight-wiring/183910)

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**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshoot-trailer-taillight-wiring/183910 "2022-05-02T13:00:27Z")

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When I noticed that directional signals and brake lights were not working on BOTH of my small utility trailers, I realized that it could be bad wiring on both of the old trailers, or something in the car. (or both). Tra…

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## [Car running much better with new battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-running-much-better-with-new-battery/183914)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-running-much-better-with-new-battery/183914 "2022-05-02T10:54:03Z")

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I knew my battery was getting old so planned to replace it this fall if it was still working since it was 7 years old and I could feel it getting sluggish on the starts. I left my lights on for like 5 minutes the other …

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## [Car making very loud rattling noise after a 6 hour road trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-very-loud-rattling-noise-after-a-6-hour-road-trip/183913)

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**Author:** [@alexkatelloyd\_180598](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexkatelloyd_180598)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-very-loud-rattling-noise-after-a-6-hour-road-trip/183913 "2022-05-01T23:10:37Z")

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I just drove my car on a 6 hour road trip and got out to discover a very loud rattling noise under the front hood. I had a friend’s dad take a look, and he seems to think I need a bearing replaced on something that looks…

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## [2016 Hyundai Tucson - Steering lock preventing start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-steering-lock-preventing-start/183921)

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**Author:** [@McCleanHobson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McCleanHobson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-steering-lock-preventing-start/183921 "2022-05-01T03:13:04Z")

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Check steering lock system shows up on the dashboard and it will not start

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## [What steps should I take in reviving a 1976 Dodge Aspen thats been sitting for 15 years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-steps-should-i-take-in-reviving-a-1976-dodge-aspen-thats-been-sitting-for-15-years/183648)

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**Author:** [@XavierFp23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/XavierFp23)\
**Replies:** 88\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-steps-should-i-take-in-reviving-a-1976-dodge-aspen-thats-been-sitting-for-15-years/183648 "2022-05-01T00:11:20Z")

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We have a 1976 dodge aspen that has been sitting on our farm for about 15 years. I intend to revive it, have it as a drive around town occasional car. What steps should I take first? Background, it was parked fully funct…

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## [Buick Century 1998 - keep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-1998-keep/183425)

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**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-1998-keep/183425 "2022-04-30T17:01:42Z")

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I have a 1998 Buick Century with 127,000miles on it. I have owned this car for about 5.5years and it has been very reliable and smooth for daily commuter and occasional weekend trips. The car has various minor issues wi…

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## [2019 Toyota RAV4 - Leaking pink fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-leaking-pink-fluid/183908)

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**Author:** [@gemdc18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gemdc18)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-leaking-pink-fluid/183908 "2022-04-30T16:19:19Z")

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i got same 2019 rav4 xle and the km12999 i park my car in the drive way and i see pink color leaking underneath of my car i ask my friend about that and he say that the coolant of the car. i called the dealer and them i…

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## [Poor Acceleration in lexus es300 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-acceleration-in-lexus-es300-2003/183890)

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**Author:** [@Hoganobi\_180582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoganobi_180582)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-acceleration-in-lexus-es300-2003/183890 "2022-04-30T06:26:14Z")

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I have a lexus es300 I got in 2020 with about 200k miles on it. Car drives well with zero problems but recently I noticed an acceleration problem. I scanned with my obd and got p0330 for knock sensor, p0420, p0430 for ca…

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## [2018 Chevrolet Camaro - Seats don't recline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-camaro-seats-dont-recline/183818)

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**Author:** [@petefelicijan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petefelicijan)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-camaro-seats-dont-recline/183818 "2022-04-29T23:50:38Z")

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My 2018 lt1 seats do not recline back either. makes my very upset , wondering if i should sell it or try to modify . Please someone come up with a resolve.

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## [Dealer fees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-fees/183469)

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**Author:** [@Clau86\_180289](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clau86_180289)\
**Replies:** 114\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-fees/183469 "2022-04-29T15:21:02Z")

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Hello, I really need an advice, I don’t have anyone that can help me I’m trying to purchase a brand new car, (Corolla XLE) I know is a bad time to do it but I really need a vehicle (Of course I didn’t told the dealer) …

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