# Latest

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## [2010 F-150 Engine Revs but Moves Slowly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-f-150-engine-revs-but-moves-slowly/176952)

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**Author:** [@nhays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nhays)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-f-150-engine-revs-but-moves-slowly/176952 "2021-05-26T02:47:01Z")

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I just got a 2010 Ford F150 with 220,000 miles on it, and sometimes it has trouble accelerating after starting it. I’ll start the engine, put it in drive or reverse, and when I press the gas pedal, the engine revs and th…

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## [Pickup buying advice, new Nissan or used Toyota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-buying-advice-new-nissan-or-used-toyota/177001)

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**Author:** [@skywise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skywise)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-buying-advice-new-nissan-or-used-toyota/177001 "2021-05-26T00:55:41Z")

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I’ve been sporadically driving my wife’s 2006 Suzuki Forenza and it’s starting to reach that point where it’s going to cost too much to make it a good car again. I’ve been wanting another pickup for awhile and I’m looki…

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## [Brake failure explanation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-failure-explanation/176957)

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**Author:** [@kendall22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendall22)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-failure-explanation/176957 "2021-05-26T00:46:39Z")

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Hello everyone, Last summer, the brakes on my 1998 Subaru Legacy failed while driving down a steep mountain (thankfully my partner and I survived mostly uninjured). I tried everything I could think of to slow down, but …

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## [2015 Hyundai Tucson - Window switch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-window-switch-issue/177074)

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**Author:** [@judy36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judy36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-window-switch-issue/177074 "2021-05-25T23:34:47Z")

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Front driver window switch works on all windows to go up and down except rear window passenger side which goes down only. I have to go into the backseat and use that window switch to raise it back up. What could be the p…

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## [Mustang fans: newer v6 or older GT?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-fans-newer-v6-or-older-gt/177046)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-fans-newer-v6-or-older-gt/177046 "2021-05-25T22:41:53Z")

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Pretty much the title. I currently have a 2011 mustang v6 premium coupe with 90k miles and I love it. Enough power to have fun and looks great. However the opportunity came up that I could do an even trade with someone f…

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## [1998 Ford Windstar - Knocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-windstar-knocks/177064)

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**Author:** [@wayne04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne04)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-windstar-knocks/177064 "2021-05-25T22:33:29Z")

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car knocks when engine gets hot

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## [2006 Kia Spectra only blows air/heat when I hit a bump in the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-only-blows-air-heat-when-i-hit-a-bump-in-the-road/177068)

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**Author:** [@brookewestphal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brookewestphal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-only-blows-air-heat-when-i-hit-a-bump-in-the-road/177068 "2021-05-25T22:22:30Z")

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When I turn my car on, my AC/ heat won’t blow until I hit a speed bump or a pot hole. Then it starts blowing like normal. On hot summer days, I have to drive around looking for a speed bump to hit just for it to come on. …

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## [Maintenance upsell or necessary service for Honda CRV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-upsell-or-necessary-service-for-honda-crv/177066)

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**Author:** [@sfoosness\_175431](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sfoosness_175431)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-upsell-or-necessary-service-for-honda-crv/177066 "2021-05-25T21:37:02Z")

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I took in our 2017 Honda CR-V for regular oil change and tire rotation at 38,000 miles. The mechanic recommended two additional services a Platinum Fuel Service for $180 and brake system fluid replacement for $110. I sai…

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## [Door locks dont turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-dont-turn/169562)

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**Author:** [@jrbirdman07\_166596](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrbirdman07_166596)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-dont-turn/169562 "2021-05-25T18:11:34Z")

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My 2006 Toyota Highlander Limited has three door locks, one on each of the two front doors and one on the rear hatch. Recently my battery died and I almost had to have AAA come out and open my car for me because my door …

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## [Mystery leaks from scion iq wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-leaks-from-scion-iq-wheels/177053)

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**Author:** [@scioniq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scioniq)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-leaks-from-scion-iq-wheels/177053 "2021-05-25T16:49:05Z")

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I have a 2012 Scion IQ. Large stains appeared on my driveway underneath both sides of the car. I thought it was the stuff from a gravel road that they put down to reduce dust, but there was so much of it that seemed stra…

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## [Long truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-truck/176985)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-truck/176985 "2021-05-25T08:25:38Z")

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I was at Home Depot the other day and saw this in the parking lot. I’ve never seen a crew cab and long bed on the same pickup before. I wonder if the combination was part of the customization. I don’t think you can tell,…

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## [The global chip shortage is hitting car companies very hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-global-chip-shortage-is-hitting-car-companies-very-hard/176461)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-global-chip-shortage-is-hitting-car-companies-very-hard/176461 "2021-05-25T02:33:00Z")

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… with Ford’s earnings projections reduced, as a result. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-29/auto-chip-shortage-crisis-worsens-with-bmw-ford-succumbing?cmpid=BBD042921\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=news…

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## [2016 Nissan Leaf - Mumbles and grumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-leaf-mumbles-and-grumbles/176995)

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**Author:** [@AnnLoew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnLoew)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-leaf-mumbles-and-grumbles/176995 "2021-05-25T01:46:59Z")

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Just bought a 2016 Leaf with 27,000 miles on it. First off… the battery bars per mile are used every 7 blocks instead of every 1 mile. So, the rate is worse that stated. That wasn’t cool. The seats aren’t so comfortable,…

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## [2012 Ford Ranger - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-ranger-vibrates/177031)

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**Author:** [@JamesJacobMphundukwa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesJacobMphundukwa)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-ranger-vibrates/177031 "2021-05-25T00:03:54Z")

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What would be wrong with my Ford Ranger. In the past I would drive and cruise at 140, 150 kms per hour comfortably. Just starting from a week ago, I noticed that as I get close to 100 kms per hour the vehicle starts vib…

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## [2012 Toyota Camry - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-transmission-issue/177034)

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**Author:** [@MohamaudBinyamin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MohamaudBinyamin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-transmission-issue/177034 "2021-05-24T23:58:38Z")

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rough gear change also take a while to change gear. thank you

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## [Curious about something](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curious-about-something/176997)

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**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curious-about-something/176997 "2021-05-24T20:08:59Z")

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A neighbor hit a curb at a high speed, 60 to 80 mph. The badly damaged vehicle was delivered to his driveway by flatbed about 2 a.m. last night. Of course, everything in the front suspension is broken… both axles, cont…

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## [2011 Toyota Prius v - Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-v-hard-starting/177040)

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**Author:** [@FredShirley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredShirley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-v-hard-starting/177040 "2021-05-24T20:07:55Z")

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Wife reports that often when she presses the start button the car begins the start process but does not complete it, She must repeat several times then the car starts and runs fine.

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## [Tips for buying used Honda Civic 7th gen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-buying-used-honda-civic-7th-gen/176799)

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**Author:** [@mainhatle32\_174667](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mainhatle32_174667)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-buying-used-honda-civic-7th-gen/176799 "2021-05-24T18:38:18Z")

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Have anyone ever purchased used Honda Civic before? I know nothing about this area so I really need some advices from you guys. Any opinion is appreciated. I’m in Asheville btw.

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## [The V8 Honda Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-v8-honda-element/177028)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-v8-honda-element/177028 "2021-05-24T11:45:14Z")

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I saw one with a window sticker that bore the legend, ‘I identify as a V8’.

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## [Rotational Squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotational-squeak/19926)

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**Author:** [@popof9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/popof9)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotational-squeak/19926 "2021-05-23T17:55:33Z")

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My daughter's '87 Bonneville has an audible squeak coming from the drivers side front wheel. It squeaks in sync with the rotation of the wheel, that is, if I am driving fast the squeak is fast, driving slow the squeak is…

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## [The future of tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-future-of-tires/177011)

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**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-future-of-tires/177011 "2021-05-23T17:42:39Z")

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what do you think about this? MICHELIN Uptis :: Michelin North America, Inc. (michelinmedia.com)

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## [Air conditioning in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-in-car/176717)

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**Author:** [@Telomeresforever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Telomeresforever)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-in-car/176717 "2021-05-16T17:02:06Z")

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Last year I put refrigerant with leak fix, small bottle, in my car. This year it runs hot. When I went to put more in, the gauge says full. I don’t want to break it or release floracarbons in the air. Should I add it an…

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## [Mysterious clicking/ tapping sound from tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-clicking-tapping-sound-from-tire/176588)

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**Author:** [@olivialaing6\_175074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olivialaing6_175074)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-clicking-tapping-sound-from-tire/176588 "2021-05-23T15:39:48Z")

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Hi all, I’m hoping to identify the source of a mysterious clicking noise that appears to be coming from the front right tire of my 2012 Toyota RAV4. It started about 1- 1.5 months ago. It’s a small, tapping sound that i…

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## [If powerful CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) removehicle computer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-powerful-cme-coronal-mass-ejection-removehicle-computer/176868)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 10:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-powerful-cme-coronal-mass-ejection-removehicle-computer/176868 "2021-05-23T10:52:00Z")

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How easily can the computer be removed? To protect its circuitry, I would enclose it in a metal container placed inside our metal filing cabinet in the basement. Does anything else need to be removed and shielded? (Of…

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## [Any more known issues with Volvos?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-more-known-issues-with-volvos/177008)

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**Author:** [@BABLLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BABLLC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-more-known-issues-with-volvos/177008 "2021-05-23T04:54:08Z")

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I’ve learned that Volvos may have issues with rings and pistons after about 100K miles. My 2014 S60 hasn’t bitten the dust yet but my mechanic tells me that high oil consumption could be an indication that this is in the…

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## [GM's new electric convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-new-electric-convertible/176182)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-new-electric-convertible/176182 "2021-05-23T04:06:29Z")

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… will sell for less than $5k–in China. I honestly don’t think I have ever seen an uglier car!

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## [2018 Chrysler Pacifica brakes failed after battery recall work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-brakes-failed-after-battery-recall-work/176877)

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**Author:** [@KennethCaven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethCaven)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-brakes-failed-after-battery-recall-work/176877 "2021-05-23T02:13:22Z")

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Was driving 2018 Chrysler Pacifica from a dealership after getting recall on batteries done. Drove one mile and going down a hill slowly because the stop light was red. I applied the brakes nothing I tried two more time …

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## [Having issues with 2005 Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-issues-with-2005-toyota-sienna/177000)

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**Author:** [@candlesandwoodcrafts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/candlesandwoodcrafts)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-issues-with-2005-toyota-sienna/177000 "2021-05-22T23:04:35Z")

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Hello everyone I have an issue that I can’t figure out. When I start my Sienna I have to hold the key for a few seconds or it dies. It is not the ignition switch. I had it replaced with a new one. So if it’s not the i…

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## [Fabric headliner coming loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fabric-headliner-coming-loose/12945)

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**Author:** [@Dustbunny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustbunny)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fabric-headliner-coming-loose/12945 "2021-05-22T23:03:19Z")

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What can I use to get it to stick in place? I tried a spray adhesive from the craft store, but it only lasted a day.

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## [2019 Ford Fusion tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-fusion-tire-pressure/176993)

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**Author:** [@Bubba49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bubba49)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-fusion-tire-pressure/176993 "2021-05-22T21:06:42Z")

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My tires should have 36 psi but has 42 & 45 psi. It’s 90 degrees out. Is that too much air in the tires?

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