# Latest

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## [Gas cap hook on filler door, I did not know this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-hook-on-filler-door-i-did-not-know-this/200717)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-hook-on-filler-door-i-did-not-know-this/200717 "2025-06-26T04:05:45Z")

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Many cars have a small hook on the filler door to hang the tether from the gas cap from. Learn something new every day!

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## [Chevy Silverado 2500HD towing braking system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverado-2500hd-towing-braking-system/200751)

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**Author:** [@steven54walker\_193959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steven54walker_193959)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverado-2500hd-towing-braking-system/200751 "2025-06-25T18:13:47Z")

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I own a 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. Recently I towed my 16,000LB fifth wheel RV from my home in Texas to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Soon into my journey the driver info displayed trailer brakes not connected. Seconds late…

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## [Ford's Heritage Fleet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fords-heritage-fleet/200744)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fords-heritage-fleet/200744 "2025-06-24T12:54:09Z")

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… will soon be open for public viewing. It contains some historic vehicles, as well as one-off Concept Cars, such as this 2003 Ford 427. It is powered by a 7-liter V10, which sent 590 hp to the rear wheels. This a…

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## [Car accessories- security systems, radios, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accessories-security-systems-radios-etc/199511)

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**Author:** [@Noglisko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noglisko)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accessories-security-systems-radios-etc/199511 "2025-03-17T22:02:49Z")

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Hi Everyone! I was hoping someone may have advice :slight\_smile: I am hoping someone may know any third party or removal based companies that pay a sum for bulk car accessories (radios, security systems, speakers, subw…

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## [Honda CRV Engine failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-engine-failure/200766)

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**Author:** [@jlekstrom7100\_193962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlekstrom7100_193962)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-engine-failure/200766 "2025-06-24T11:05:51Z")

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Had an oil change on my 2017 Honda CR-V with 59,000 miles on it. 3 weeks later the engine made a terrible noise and took it back to the maintenance shop. They added 2 quarts of oil and said I had an oil consumption prob…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox - Dash light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-dash-light-issue/200768)

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**Author:** [@Gerald26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerald26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-dash-light-issue/200768 "2025-06-23T22:43:52Z")

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dash lights work at night but not during the day. I cannot read the speedometer during daylight.

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## [Transxle Solinoid Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transxle-solinoid-switch/200764)

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**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transxle-solinoid-switch/200764 "2025-06-23T15:33:39Z")

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Thankyou for helping me out so much in the past. Now my work 2005 Grand Caravan check engine light is on and a auto parts shop has read the code as a problem with the transaxle solinoid switch. Is this a major problem…

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## [Did the shop mess up my engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-shop-mess-up-my-engine/200686)

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**Author:** [@KDK241\_193912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KDK241_193912)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-shop-mess-up-my-engine/200686 "2025-06-23T14:52:26Z")

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Hello I’m looking for advice. 2018 Nissan Pathfinder LS, 87000 miles, 3.5L Sorry this is going to be a bit long. We are the second owner but it has always been maintained when needed and has had no problems in the 3 ye…

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## [Archie Bunker's LaSalle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/archie-bunkers-lasalle/200712)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/archie-bunkers-lasalle/200712 "2025-06-23T01:04:18Z")

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'Didn't need no welfare state, Everybody pulled his weight, Gee our old LaSalle ran great, Those were the days! What was Archie Bunker’s car? If he was 50 in 1968 (a guess) he bought his first car 1936-40, also a guess. …

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## [Phoenix Systems Strips any good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phoenix-systems-strips-any-good/199266)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phoenix-systems-strips-any-good/199266 "2025-06-23T00:44:23Z")

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Wondering if this is a reliable product? \<Amazon.com\>

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## [Have you driven in another country? If yes, which countries have you driven in? How was the experience driving in another country?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-driven-in-another-country-if-yes-which-countries-have-you-driven-in-how-was-the-experience-driving-in-another-country/191782)

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**Author:** [@EndlessDrop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EndlessDrop)\
**Replies:** 93\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-driven-in-another-country-if-yes-which-countries-have-you-driven-in-how-was-the-experience-driving-in-another-country/191782 "2025-06-22T23:54:24Z")

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As a person from the US, I got to drive in Canada for the first time. (For the past 4 years of driving, I never got to drive in another country) The experience was very interesting. I discovered some interesting traffic …

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## [Should i hold onto my 20 year vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-hold-onto-my-20-year-vehicle/200679)

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**Author:** [@goalie408\_192691](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goalie408_192691)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-hold-onto-my-20-year-vehicle/200679 "2025-06-22T20:07:01Z")

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Hello; I own a 2005 honda crv with 172000kms. It needs $3000 in suspension work and very likely a catalyst converter and oxygen sensors. Should i invest all this money or buy a new car? Im very very torn and would a…

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## [1991 Cadillac Eldorado - Starts then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-cadillac-eldorado-starts-then-dies/200596)

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**Author:** [@Ryan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan29)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-cadillac-eldorado-starts-then-dies/200596 "2025-06-22T14:33:47Z")

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My caddy starts up then dies its says cautiously theft issue starting disabled

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## [C0041 Front Right Speed Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c0041-front-right-speed-sensor/200708)

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**Author:** [@bobl61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobl61)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c0041-front-right-speed-sensor/200708 "2025-06-22T14:32:19Z")

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ABS light came on and scanner read C0041 front right speed sensor. I replaced both front speed sensors and the light went out, then came back on again. Now I’m getting C0041 and C0036 (front right and front left speed se…

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## [2001 Nissan Frontier - Brake light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-frontier-brake-light-issue/200749)

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**Author:** [@Wayneb04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayneb04)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-frontier-brake-light-issue/200749 "2025-06-22T14:14:00Z")

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I have replaced the brake light switch and the brake lights still stay on. What else could be wrong ?

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## [2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Starter problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-starter-problems/200747)

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**Author:** [@Scott05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-starter-problems/200747 "2025-06-22T13:50:53Z")

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The starter on my 2021 does not dis-engage on starting. Need to push starter button several times before dis-engaging and starting. going in for service for 3rd time, dealer states no problems detected on previous scans

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## [Speed limiters for reckless drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-limiters-for-reckless-drivers/200614)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 63\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-limiters-for-reckless-drivers/200614 "2025-06-22T13:05:54Z")

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The anti-speeding technology would monitor the driver’s speed and prevent their vehicle from going over local speed limits.

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## [2016 Toyota 4Runner - Moldy HVAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-4runner-moldy-hvac/200729)

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**Author:** [@JW35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JW35)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-4runner-moldy-hvac/200729 "2025-06-22T02:44:42Z")

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Strong ODOR of mold coming from HVAC of Brand New 4Runner sent toyota hundreds of pages of tests and studies Toyota Knows but conceals the problem

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## [2023 Subaru Crosstrek - Any issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-subaru-crosstrek-any-issues/200721)

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**Author:** [@Nancy34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancy34)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-subaru-crosstrek-any-issues/200721 "2025-06-22T00:51:04Z")

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Any major issues with the 2023 Crosstrek?

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## [Simple tricks to prevent rust in the east cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-tricks-to-prevent-rust-in-the-east-cost/200687)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-tricks-to-prevent-rust-in-the-east-cost/200687 "2025-06-21T19:05:46Z")

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Wondering what are, if any, ways to prevent rust in the east cost assuming outdoor parking? Wonder if there are any spray or whatever … just guessing?

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## [Charge portable power bank from car 110v outlet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-portable-power-bank-from-car-110v-outlet/200739)

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**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-portable-power-bank-from-car-110v-outlet/200739 "2025-06-21T16:24:45Z")

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I have a small (7.7 lb) capacity “portable power station” that I use when traveling, to recharge my laptop and other low power devices. It’s an Ecoflow River 2. Before I bought the Ecoflow, I used a simple inverter to c…

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## [Bad news for Nissan and Stellantis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-news-for-nissan-and-stellantis/200725)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-news-for-nissan-and-stellantis/200725 "2025-06-21T15:15:53Z")

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## [Turn Indicator fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-indicator-fuse/200730)

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**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-indicator-fuse/200730 "2025-06-21T05:27:40Z")

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In my MB E500 4matic 2005 model I see my left (from driver seat) turning indicator lamps are not working (the audio indicator has a different pitch) both front and back. They went out same time and I suspect its the fuse…

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## [Is this a joke or a hack that actually works?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-joke-or-a-hack-that-actually-works/200683)

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**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-joke-or-a-hack-that-actually-works/200683 "2025-06-20T19:34:52Z")

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I came across an online ad that says “a weird hack that actually works” putting a plastic bottle between a tire and its rim. Is this to avoid using the parking brake?

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## [I’ve Been trouble shooting 1994 ford ranger and found out crankcase vent tube wasn’t connected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ve-been-trouble-shooting-1994-ford-ranger-and-found-out-crankcase-vent-tube-wasn-t-connected/200719)

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**Author:** [@Personalmine33\_183556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personalmine33_183556)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ve-been-trouble-shooting-1994-ford-ranger-and-found-out-crankcase-vent-tube-wasn-t-connected/200719 "2025-06-19T18:23:22Z")

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I have a 1994 ford ranger v6 3.0 xl and have been having an issue every so often where my throttle gets stuck. My rpm’s will slowly rise or stay steady when I let off the gas and shoot up if I put the clutch in but when …

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## [2003 tahoe stalls while driving and doesn’t start after. a couple days later has no power anywhere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tahoe-stalls-while-driving-and-doesn-t-start-after-a-couple-days-later-has-no-power-anywhere/200723)

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**Author:** [@Tahoe\_troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tahoe_troubles)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tahoe-stalls-while-driving-and-doesn-t-start-after-a-couple-days-later-has-no-power-anywhere/200723 "2025-06-19T16:10:16Z")

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I was driving when I lost all acceleration and power steering ( stalled). I thought I might have just ran out of gas because my gas gauge doesn’t work, so I put gas in it and it sounded like it wanted to start but wouldn…

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## [Hospital orders emergentransport. Letsuck GPS Navigation: "System busy, please try later."](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hospital-orders-emergentransport-letsuck-gps-navigation-system-busy-please-try-later/200682)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hospital-orders-emergentransport-letsuck-gps-navigation-system-busy-please-try-later/200682 "2025-06-18T17:24:24Z")

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What is busy? (Luckily the route I used had less stopped/crawling traffic.) Then, while talking to another police dispatch “clearing” themergencyehicle through their jurisdiction, telling the GPS “Cancel Trip” did not …

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## [Honda Failing Smog Snap Test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-failing-smog-snap-test/200710)

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**Author:** [@squidE2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/squidE2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-failing-smog-snap-test/200710 "2025-06-18T12:34:14Z")

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Hello, I’ve had a 2002 Honda CRV for 4 years, about 160k miles. I’m looking for some help to get it to pass smog in order to renew registration. At this point I’ve replaced most of the major suspension components, radia…

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## [Here's one for old\_mopar-guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-one-for-old-mopar-guy/188516)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 104\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-one-for-old-mopar-guy/188516 "2025-06-17T18:36:37Z")

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… and other fans of The Forward Look. I would want the De Soto!

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## [Can an accident cause a break caliper to hang up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-accident-cause-a-break-caliper-to-hang-up/82562)

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**Author:** [@LilyClaire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LilyClaire)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-accident-cause-a-break-caliper-to-hang-up/82562 "2025-06-17T16:19:55Z")

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I was in a crash a couple weeks ago in my 2006 Toyota Highlander. I was driving straight about 25-30 mph when a car exiting a parking lot onto the road I was on drive straight into my rear passenger tire. The car was tow…

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