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## [2016 Ford Escape - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-starting-issues/178119)

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**Author:** [@DKR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DKR)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-starting-issues/178119 "2021-07-20T08:53:41Z")

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2016 Ford Escape starts sometimes. Says system shutting down to save battery. Battery has been replaced, new starter put in and still at dealer since 7-2-2021. They say it starts for them and so diagnostics finds noth…

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## [2012 Honda Odyssey - Doing the timing belt, should I add plugs to that?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-doing-the-timing-belt-should-i-add-plugs-to-that/178078)

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**Author:** [@asmallworld1948](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asmallworld1948)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-doing-the-timing-belt-should-i-add-plugs-to-that/178078 "2021-07-20T03:14:56Z")

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I am having the timing belt replaced as to maintenance specs. Should I replace sparkplugs too?

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## [2004 Toyota Solara - Cracked dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-solara-cracked-dash/178139)

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**Author:** [@RussellBell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RussellBell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-solara-cracked-dash/178139 "2021-07-20T01:43:43Z")

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middle section is cracking now. this is after the dash fix. one problem to another. pressure points in the dash

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## [2010 Mercury Milan tool light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-tool-light/178114)

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**Author:** [@Camille14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camille14)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-tool-light/178114 "2021-07-20T00:55:17Z")

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Driving an my tool light came on an my car was jerking an had no guts to go my car is 2010 mercury milan I had the a/c belt fixed like one week ago an I just got out Friday an yesterday it started doing like it wanted to…

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## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - HVAC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-hvac-issues/178137)

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**Author:** [@LeoArellano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeoArellano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-hvac-issues/178137 "2021-07-20T00:50:42Z")

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my ac quit on drivers side heater wont work also anybody else have these issues

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## [2006 Toyota Corolla No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-no-start/177327)

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**Author:** [@MSC-B14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MSC-B14)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-no-start/177327 "2021-07-20T00:48:54Z")

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I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla LE with 173,000 miles. Was running perfectly. I have kept up and replaced most components that keep the car running. Has new spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel pump, evaporation canister, timi…

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## [Dodge dealership giving me the run around](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dealership-giving-me-the-run-around/178107)

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**Author:** [@lqshlewis\_176277](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lqshlewis_176277)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dealership-giving-me-the-run-around/178107 "2021-07-20T00:20:47Z")

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I really think my dealership is giving me the run around I took my car(2014 dodge charger) in June 8th for EVAP codes and the fact that I could smell gas inside the car, the front of the car and at the back right passeng…

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## [Recommend me a car...thanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-me-a-car-thanks/178121)

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**Author:** [@itsfortheworee\_176290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itsfortheworee_176290)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-me-a-car-thanks/178121 "2021-07-20T00:13:22Z")

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So i currently have a nissan note…I don’t have much experience with other cars… first of all…given the hot weather now…its aircondition is more like…burning everywhere from heat and on top of that being blast with cold …

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## [Good place to buy Mercedes Brake Pads and Rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127)

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**Author:** [@riaanshweta\_175004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riaanshweta_175004)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127 "2021-07-19T21:22:41Z")

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Hi, What’s a good place to buy Brake pads and rotors for German cars? I see some on Advance Auto parts and the brand is CarQuest. Even though it say Best quality on Advance Auto parts, I am not sure if its OEM. Please…

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## [Voltmeter in car acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltmeter-in-car-acting-up/178104)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltmeter-in-car-acting-up/178104 "2021-07-19T19:48:24Z")

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So on our trek to the cabins the voltmeter descended to 13 volts and stayed there. At a stoplight it crept back up again then driving speeds crept back gown again. Restarted after filling with gas, was fine but driving …

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## [Mk6 golf vs bmw 1 series](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126)

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**Author:** [@verheyenrobin\_176293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/verheyenrobin_176293)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126 "2021-07-19T19:10:23Z")

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Im looking to buy a new car but i can’t decide between a golf mk6 and a bmw 116i or 118i (2007+). I like the bmw more but after doing research im not so sure anymore, apparently the n43 engine isn’t very reliable wich is…

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## [A new FoMoCo recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-fomoco-recall/178130)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-fomoco-recall/178130 "2021-07-19T19:02:03Z")

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If you own a late model Explorer, F-150, or Lincoln Aviator, you should check the list to see if your vehicle is included in the recall.

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## [2014 Jeep Cherokee - Fob is a stranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-fob-is-a-stranger/178124)

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**Author:** [@ARenz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ARenz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-fob-is-a-stranger/178124 "2021-07-19T16:01:19Z")

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We’re having trouble w/ my son’s Jeep where the car is not recognizing the fob from time to time resulting in alarm going off and/or car not starting. I tried to solve by repairing and replacing the fobs - had the origin…

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## [SRX Racing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srx-racing/178111)

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**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srx-racing/178111 "2021-07-19T16:20:51Z")

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Currently watching SRX Racing. What I would really like to see is a NASCAR race of their top 30 drivers driving showroom stock versions of the race cars they drive. Of course the showroom stock cars would need rollcage…

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## [2013 Ford Escape digital clock incorrect display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-digital-clock-incorrect-display/163349)

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**Author:** [@Dennis07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis07)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-digital-clock-incorrect-display/163349 "2021-07-19T11:44:26Z")

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The digital clock shows the correct time in settings but does not on the cars display. Checked the manual and found nothing on this problem.

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## [Does anyone know what this part is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-part-is/178092)

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**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-part-is/178092 "2021-07-19T04:20:47Z")

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04 Kia amanti. What’s this plugged in near the mass airflow sensor? Is this normal and supposed to be exposed like that?

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## [1992 Geo Prizm intermittent charging/drain issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-geo-prizm-intermittent-charging-drain-issue/79702)

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**Author:** [@hartlbl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hartlbl)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-geo-prizm-intermittent-charging-drain-issue/79702 "2021-07-19T00:05:15Z")

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I am trying to diagnose a problem that a friend is having with their '92 Prizm (which is really a rebadged Corolla). It started when they went out to drive it one day and the battery was dead. So I checked it out, and it…

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## [No Use For Sunroof--Do I Have To Do Anything To It?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-use-for-sunroof-do-i-have-to-do-anything-to-it/178102)

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**Author:** [@troy.j176273](https://community.cartalk.com/u/troy.j176273)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-use-for-sunroof-do-i-have-to-do-anything-to-it/178102 "2021-07-18T23:48:21Z")

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I bought a Kia Niro hybrid, the 2018 Touring model. (CarTalk doesn’t list the Niro in the dropdown box.) I bought this trim line in order to get all the best safety and comfort features that were available, but unfortu…

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## [Which side to pump gas from](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-side-to-pump-gas-from/177996)

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**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Replies:** 76\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-side-to-pump-gas-from/177996 "2021-07-18T20:57:15Z")

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## [Oil in the brake fluid reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-the-brake-fluid-reservoir/177975)

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**Author:** [@bsach78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsach78)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-the-brake-fluid-reservoir/177975 "2021-07-18T18:45:10Z")

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A few years ago, about 3, my father accidentally put oil into the brake fluid reservoir of our GMC Acadia, we never did anything to fix it until recently when my father decided to take it into a shop to get it fixed, the…

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## [Replacing 2006 Toyota Highlander rear brakes/rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2006-toyota-highlander-rear-brakes-rotors/178083)

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**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2006-toyota-highlander-rear-brakes-rotors/178083 "2021-07-18T15:58:25Z")

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I’m about to replace my 2006 Highlander’s rear brake pads and rotors. I notice on diagrams there is a small hole where a screwdriver can be inserted through the rotor to adjust the parking brake by expanding or contracti…

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## [2012 Toyota RAV4 - Alarm issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-alarm-issues/178076)

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**Author:** [@PAMELAMSALZA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PAMELAMSALZA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-alarm-issues/178076 "2021-07-18T12:50:03Z")

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alarm blares loudly when locking car, just last night, could not get it to stop even with key fob

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## [More trouble ahead for Lordstown Motors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-trouble-ahead-for-lordstown-motors/178089)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-trouble-ahead-for-lordstown-motors/178089 "2021-07-18T00:16:18Z")

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## [1996 BMW 840 - How to remove old gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-bmw-840-how-to-remove-old-gas/178047)

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**Author:** [@Willy16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willy16)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-bmw-840-how-to-remove-old-gas/178047 "2021-07-18T00:05:42Z")

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How do I get the old gasoline out of the tank that’s been sitting for over 2 years ? I tried getting a hose down the spout where you put gas in but the hose won’t get in. It goes a couple inches and then it stops.

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## [1999 Toyota Camry - 4 struts needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-4-struts-needed/178060)

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**Author:** [@Joyce49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joyce49)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-4-struts-needed/178060 "2021-07-17T23:44:25Z")

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Do I have to have four struts replaced?

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## [Drive belt loosening on its own? 2007 Kia Rio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-belt-loosening-on-its-own-2007-kia-rio/178086)

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**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-belt-loosening-on-its-own-2007-kia-rio/178086 "2021-07-17T22:49:40Z")

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So basically in my car there’s 3 drive belts. The one that goes over the alternator I’ve been having issues with. It has broken twice and now I think it’s getting ready to break a third time. The second time it broke, af…

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## [It's Been One Of Those Days!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-been-one-of-those-days/178082)

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**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-been-one-of-those-days/178082 "2021-07-17T22:41:39Z")

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My cars lower engine shield didn’t clear one the lift arms backing out of the shop! :angry: It’s fixed. Tester

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## [2016 Ford E150 recall question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-e150-recall-question/178094)

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**Author:** [@Curtis15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Curtis15)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-e150-recall-question/178094 "2021-07-17T19:29:44Z")

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Is there a recall on this coolant temp sensor for the 2016 F-150 2.7? I am having the same problem as many 2016 f-150 owners and the dealer say’s approx. $2,000 to replace a $10.00 senaor… Only 60,000 miles

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## [2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Coolant quandry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-silverado-1500-coolant-quandry/178070)

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**Author:** [@Donna32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donna32)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-silverado-1500-coolant-quandry/178070 "2021-07-17T15:28:08Z")

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Check oil,noticed pink coolant level low.topped off with less than 8to10 oz Prestone 50/50. (Neon yellow) drove 30 miles in 89° weather.No immediate prob.ac cooling well.Should I have system flushed in morning?? Will…

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## [Jeep Cherokee- p0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-p0420/178053)

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**Author:** [@map330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/map330)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-p0420/178053 "2021-07-17T04:32:46Z")

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My wife’s Cherokee has p0420 error. The car is a 2016 with 55k miles on it. The error suggests it’s a catalytic converter error. My best hunch is it’s an sensor. Sensors aren’t covered anymore under the warranty bu…

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