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## [2012 Toyota RAV4 - Overheating issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-overheating-issues/177983)

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**Author:** [@Kenede](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenede)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-overheating-issues/177983 "2021-07-13T23:40:12Z")

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My rav42012 model is overheating badly after changing the head gasket and also removed the thermostat.

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## [2015 Volkswagen Eos - Fob is FUBAR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-eos-fob-is-fubar/177999)

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**Author:** [@tducey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tducey)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-eos-fob-is-fubar/177999 "2021-07-13T22:54:25Z")

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I have a 2015 EOS final edition. The car will not start quickly, it takes some time for the car to recognize the key fob. then it will start. Both key fobs have new batteries and both have the same issue. it has been…

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## [Turbo engines and Short Distance Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-engines-and-short-distance-driving/177993)

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**Author:** [@TCerebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TCerebus)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-engines-and-short-distance-driving/177993 "2021-07-13T21:53:42Z")

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My wife is looking to purchase a new vehicle. I understand that there is some discussion about the Honda CR-V and issues about it’s turbo engine (alexonautos etc). Particularly potential problems if you live in a cold …

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## [New Car Salesperson Commissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-salesperson-commissions/177624)

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**Author:** [@TCerebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TCerebus)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-salesperson-commissions/177624 "2021-07-13T16:11:08Z")

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I’ve been working with a particular salesperson for the purchase of my new car. He has been really helpful and spent time with me to select the correct vehicle. I’m now ready to buy. I’ve tried coming to the dealershi…

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## [2008 Toyota Land Cruiser AC temp control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-land-cruiser-ac-temp-control/177585)

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**Author:** [@2davos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2davos)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-land-cruiser-ac-temp-control/177585 "2021-07-13T11:03:40Z")

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Air conditioning temperature control has to be set at 25deg to maintain comfortable i.e. 23/24deg level on 35deg plus outside ambient air. After some time (no set time varies) the temp control needs to be reduced because…

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## [Car overheated won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-wont-start/98930)

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**Author:** [@kingfang\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kingfang_1)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-wont-start/98930 "2021-07-13T08:22:56Z")

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My temp gauge was fine then all of a sudden shot up from halfway to red line and my car died instantly. Starter is going but engine won't even try to turn over. There was no smoke. Water looks dirty but plenty of it. Oil…

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## [2012 Ford F-150- fast flashing turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-fast-flashing-turn-signal/177799)

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**Author:** [@alke46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alke46)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 7:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-fast-flashing-turn-signal/177799 "2021-07-13T07:54:27Z")

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I have a right side turn signal that has been flashing rapidly for over three weeks now. I have switched bulbs from right side to left side with no change. Even replaced the two rear bulbs with new ones, no change. I …

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## [2013 Chevrolet Malibu - Paint chipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-paint-chipping/177929)

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**Author:** [@Ladyluv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ladyluv)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-paint-chipping/177929 "2021-07-13T07:24:14Z")

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My car is a 2013 Malibu and the paint on the top and the trunk is chipping VERY bad

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## [2017 Chevrolet Camaro - Where to go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-where-to-go/178007)

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**Author:** [@RonClaghorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonClaghorn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-where-to-go/178007 "2021-07-13T04:25:45Z")

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Front and rear rotors and pads replacement.

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## [2017 Nissan Versa - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-versa-paint-issues/178009)

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**Author:** [@Bridget37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bridget37)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-versa-paint-issues/178009 "2021-07-13T02:11:23Z")

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My 2017 Nissan Versa paint started bubbling and peeling about 2 months ago. Anyone else have this issue with the 2017 model?

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## [Krown Rust Control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/krown-rust-control/177896)

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**Author:** [@wrichter20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrichter20)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/krown-rust-control/177896 "2021-07-13T01:00:38Z")

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Hi, First time using this forum, but I had a question about Krown Rust Control. Where I live there is Krown Rust Control center and I went in and talked to the guy about what Krown was. I got a lot of information but I…

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## [Pay Fine vs Going to Traffic Court](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pay-fine-vs-going-to-traffic-court/177820)

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**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\
**Replies:** 100\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pay-fine-vs-going-to-traffic-court/177820 "2021-07-13T00:31:35Z")

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My question is pure speculation about going to traffic court vs just paying the fine. I was cited under Ohio’s “Move Over” law, which requires drivers to move over for workers and vehicles with flashing lights. I was dri…

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## [Sticky problem with my 94 tercel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-problem-with-my-94-tercel/177989)

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**Author:** [@alex\_logan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex_logan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-problem-with-my-94-tercel/177989 "2021-07-13T00:18:49Z")

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i’ve been having trouble getting my tercel to start since i bought it about a month ago. it would turn over fine but wouldn’t actually start. traced it back to the ignition system (starter fluid did nothing, got no light…

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## [Unsolvable mystery, steering jerks left/right on irregular road on new wheels, old wheels drive fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsolvable-mystery-steering-jerks-left-right-on-irregular-road-on-new-wheels-old-wheels-drive-fine/177992)

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**Author:** [@snahfu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snahfu)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsolvable-mystery-steering-jerks-left-right-on-irregular-road-on-new-wheels-old-wheels-drive-fine/177992 "2021-07-13T00:15:59Z")

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Hopefully anyone can help. Currently driving on 17 inch rims but I have some 18s that I purchased used. I had it wrapped in brand new michelin a/s 4 tires and thats where the problems begin. The steering jerks left and…

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## [2010 Toyota Corolla - Noisy when started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-noisy-when-started/178005)

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**Author:** [@miller6664](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miller6664)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-noisy-when-started/178005 "2021-07-13T00:00:40Z")

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car makes a noise when starting it

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## [2013 Ford Explorer - Low speed hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-low-speed-hesitation/177965)

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**Author:** [@Mare46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mare46)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-low-speed-hesitation/177965 "2021-07-12T23:52:58Z")

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I have a 2013 ford explorer. When I am going from a stop or speeding up, I have some hesitation when i step on the throttle. But once I am up to speed, it drives fine. Idles fine, sounds fine. I have no other issues. …

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## [It's SHARK week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-shark-week/177986)

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**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-shark-week/177986 "2021-07-12T22:42:23Z")

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## [Oh dark-thirty (04:40) I dropped the key fob. Almost fell down a hospital'storm drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-dark-thirty-04-40-i-dropped-the-key-fob-almost-fell-down-a-hospitalstorm-drain/177990)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-dark-thirty-04-40-i-dropped-the-key-fob-almost-fell-down-a-hospitalstorm-drain/177990 "2021-07-12T22:10:30Z")

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(It\_s-Me revealed why I could not insert metal key. Thank you!) Used 2016 RX350. No Owner’s Manual. After a long emergentransport, carrying heavy platelet boxes I dropped the key fob. Withextra key fob hidden in the…

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## [Kia Rio Needs a new clutch - do I sell or fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-needs-a-new-clutch-do-i-sell-or-fix/177863)

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**Author:** [@nickerbox\_176064](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickerbox_176064)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-needs-a-new-clutch-do-i-sell-or-fix/177863 "2021-07-12T20:42:27Z")

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Hi I just found out my car needs a new clutch - just wondering what the best thing to do is. Sell it, trade it in? Fix it? I bought the car for $8000 in Feb. It’s done 200k now. Thanks in advance. Nicole

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## [2015 Nissan Rogue -It wasn't the compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-it-wasnt-the-compressor/177956)

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**Author:** [@ACissue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ACissue)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-it-wasnt-the-compressor/177956 "2021-07-12T19:17:53Z")

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Dealer cant figure out AC problem with compressor-put in new one still a problem- i need someone that knows what they are doing!!

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## [2008 Buick Lucerne - Bangs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-bangs/178003)

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**Author:** [@Steff32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steff32)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-bangs/178003 "2021-07-12T18:48:24Z")

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Our 2008 Lucerne when you are driving for example on an interstate and when you go over a bridge or off the bridge(change of consistency in road) it bangs in front end (with whatever tire hit the change of in road) It ba…

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## [Does this brake fluid really need to be changed? (see photo)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-brake-fluid-really-need-to-be-changed-see-photo/177890)

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**Author:** [@trhogan82\_176088](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trhogan82_176088)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-brake-fluid-really-need-to-be-changed-see-photo/177890 "2021-07-12T15:13:18Z")

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My 2012 Camry XLE Hybrid has 71,505 miles on it. During my latest inspection, the mechanic recommended a number of fluid changes including a brake fluid flush based on the condition of my brake fluid. Attached is the pic…

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## [Isuzu 3.2l Severe Power Loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-3-2l-severe-power-loss/177728)

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**Author:** [@hpernia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hpernia)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-3-2l-severe-power-loss/177728 "2021-07-12T02:39:19Z")

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Hi all. Just joined this community as it seems very active and I always liked listening to Car Talk on the radio. Looking for some advice on a 96 Isuzu Trooper with a 3.2l SOHC V6 and manual transmission. Recently it ha…

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## [2014 Kia Soul - Another battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-another-battery/177951)

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**Author:** [@nickih2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickih2000)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-another-battery/177951 "2021-07-12T02:13:05Z")

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Low beams come on after I’ve gone to bed.happened twice. By morning I see them on and car tries to start but can’t make it. On my second battery in 4 years.

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## [My SUV has a very hard ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-suv-has-a-very-hard-ride/177981)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-suv-has-a-very-hard-ride/177981 "2021-07-12T02:12:49Z")

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… and the steering response seems really bad. Can I keep driving it? Has anyone else had this problem? Do you think I should take it to a mechanic? :smirk:

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## [Honda Electric power sterring control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-electric-power-sterring-control/177980)

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**Author:** [@okerekeclinton580\_176165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/okerekeclinton580_176165)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-electric-power-sterring-control/177980 "2021-07-11T21:51:12Z")

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Good day guys I have a 2012 Honda civic lx, and whenever it rains, no matter how little I rained, my sterring wheel will be hard to move and I will have this Check power steering control on the dashboard but once I drive…

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## [2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Dealer says](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dealer-says/177945)

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**Author:** [@wildirish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildirish)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dealer-says/177945 "2021-07-11T20:16:50Z")

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Dealer is telling me I need a new transmission & Catalytic Converter. Not sure I can trust them as my vehicle is still pretty new. Has anyone else with this model had similar problem?

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## [Nissan flooding advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-flooding-advice/177962)

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**Author:** [@BGH50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BGH50)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-flooding-advice/177962 "2021-07-11T19:46:25Z")

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Hi all, I am an owner of a 2018 Nissan Versa, 50k miles. Since last September (roughly a year) the passenger side of the car has flooded twice - there is a serious design flaw where the inner drainage system is easily b…

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## [What clogged up the drain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-clogged-up-the-drain/177973)

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**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-clogged-up-the-drain/177973 "2021-07-11T18:48:22Z")

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2014 Subaru Legacy, 122k miles. My AC drain backed up and flooded the passenger side floor. I opened the hood and saw that I could reach the tube from above. I tried a small drain brush and a zip tie, neither worked. …

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## [Car sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sitting/177916)

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**Author:** [@Mattepelicaric\_176108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mattepelicaric_176108)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sitting/177916 "2021-07-11T16:23:41Z")

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My friend moved away from his family and recently came back after a year. He has an audi A4 from 2008. I have the same car except 2010. I told him that since it has been sitting for so long. He should probably change the…

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