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## [2011 Dodge Grand Caravan - Trans slams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-trans-slams/176575)

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**Author:** [@johnlbouchard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnlbouchard)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-trans-slams/176575 "2021-05-05T22:48:54Z")

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Transmission slams into gear after driving a while, i live in a cold climate, so the roads are salted every winter. Hence i noticed on front wheel hub assembly very rusted and deteriated large nut that holds axle to bear…

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## [2005 Volvo XC90 - Need a new Volvo shop in AZ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc90-need-a-new-volvo-shop-in-az/176537)

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**Author:** [@Ramos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ramos)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc90-need-a-new-volvo-shop-in-az/176537 "2021-05-05T22:39:37Z")

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Hi All, It looks like the shop I used to take my Volvo to is no longer open. They were so trust worthy. Anyone have a good place they go to in East Phoenix?

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## [2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca - Head gaskets every two years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-b9-tribeca-head-gaskets-every-two-years/176542)

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**Author:** [@MikeJo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeJo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-b9-tribeca-head-gaskets-every-two-years/176542 "2021-05-05T19:04:31Z")

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Replaced head gasket in 2019 and had to replace it again less than 2 years later. Is this common for this make and model?

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## [Radio Shortage 02 Durango](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-shortage-02-durango/176568)

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**Author:** [@JuanHucke23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuanHucke23)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-shortage-02-durango/176568 "2021-05-05T18:50:19Z")

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Went to put in an aftermarket radio and Like my dumb self I had forgotten to disconnect the negative to the battery and and messed something up… car wont crank; I have changed the starter, went through all the small fuse…

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## [2014 Toyota Corolla - Paint flaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-corolla-paint-flaking/176577)

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**Author:** [@oscar02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oscar02)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-corolla-paint-flaking/176577 "2021-05-05T17:15:39Z")

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i have the same problem paint is coming off on my 2014 Toyota Corolla S I’m afraid that the rust star soon.

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## [2011 Mercury Mariner - Trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercury-mariner-trouble-starting/176565)

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**Author:** [@Vinnie21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vinnie21)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercury-mariner-trouble-starting/176565 "2021-05-05T17:11:03Z")

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Have to turn the key or jiggle the shit lever to start the car

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## [Woman Catches Cops Putting GPS Tracker on Car and Removes It—Cops Then Demand It Back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-catches-cops-putting-gps-tracker-on-car-and-removes-it-cops-then-demand-it-back/176402)

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**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-catches-cops-putting-gps-tracker-on-car-and-removes-it-cops-then-demand-it-back/176402 "2021-05-05T14:15:03Z")

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## [What is this Clicking Noise behind glovebox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-clicking-noise-behind-glovebox/176563)

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**Author:** [@ISoLo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ISoLo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-clicking-noise-behind-glovebox/176563 "2021-05-05T03:31:12Z")

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Toyota Tacoma 2006 2 cabin. I started the car up and heard clicking behind the glovebox. I know not all cars are the same so feel free to ask questions.

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## [Cabin filter replacement airflow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter-replacement-airflow/176566)

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**Author:** [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter-replacement-airflow/176566 "2021-05-05T00:35:38Z")

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When you replace a cabin filter is the airflow generally from top to bottom as you have to put them in a certain way on the filter . In particular this is a 2014 Grand Caravan . The fan is right below the filter so I…

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## [How to remove the smell of bug repellent from inside my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-the-smell-of-bug-repellent-from-inside-my-car/176551)

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**Author:** [@christopherkarltom\_175054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopherkarltom_175054)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-the-smell-of-bug-repellent-from-inside-my-car/176551 "2021-05-04T18:43:35Z")

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Over a month ago while cleaning my car, I noticed a can of bug spray that was either in the glove compartment or middle arm rest, was leaking. Ever since it’s been a chore to find out exactly where the smell is coming fr…

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## [2005 Mercury Sable - My friend helped with brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-sable-my-friend-helped-with-brakes/176517)

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**Author:** [@Rissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rissa)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-sable-my-friend-helped-with-brakes/176517 "2021-05-04T17:41:27Z")

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My friend just did my front brakes and I’m going to be getting my rear brakes done here soon. But I noticed when I pushed down on my brakes I have to go all the way to the floor, is that common or should I just have to b…

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## [Steering Wheel Vibrates At Highway Speeds - Help Diagnosing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-vibrates-at-highway-speeds-help-diagnosing/176540)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-vibrates-at-highway-speeds-help-diagnosing/176540 "2021-05-04T17:39:44Z")

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I have a 2005 Toyota Camry LE, about 170,000 miles on it. Don’t know if it’s related, but I recently did an oil change and put on different tires. Didn’t have the issue before I did oil change and put on different (used…

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## [Mechani-cringe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechani-cringe/176544)

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**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechani-cringe/176544 "2021-05-04T14:55:41Z")

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Well he ain’t getting that deposit back… (Not my car, I know better than this.)

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## [New pickup needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-pickup-needed/176528)

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**Author:** [@ts1520](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ts1520)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-pickup-needed/176528 "2021-05-04T14:36:28Z")

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It’s time to get a new(ish) pickup. My 1999 Dodge Dakota has seen better days. I’ve seen that consumer reports rates honda ridgeline the best. I don’t like it’s looks and the bed is really short. I’d like a 6’(+) bed p…

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## [2005 Volvo V50 - Worried about problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-v50-worried-about-problems/176505)

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**Author:** [@NeilJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeilJ)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-v50-worried-about-problems/176505 "2021-05-04T05:56:26Z")

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In the process of buying a used 2005 Volvo V50…Any serious problems with this model?112,000 miles…Carfax looks good…BUT am I taking a chance with the Transmission and the engine?

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## [To Dual or Not to Dual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-dual-or-not-to-dual/62084)

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**Author:** [@JPKansas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPKansas)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-dual-or-not-to-dual/62084 "2021-05-04T02:34:50Z")

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I have a 1969 Ford F100 that has a 360 in it. The exhaust has seen it's better days. Right now it's a single pipe out to back. I was considering doing dual exhaust on it and maybe some Flowmaster chambers. Wouldn't…

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## [Impala sputtering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impala-sputtering/176538)

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**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impala-sputtering/176538 "2021-05-04T01:19:32Z")

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2005 Chevy Impala that sputters under heavy acceleration/load. Throwing code misfire 6th cylinder. My thought was spark plugs, changed them. Still threw the code. The idiot light also will flash but if you lay off the ga…

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## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - groaning brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-groaning-brakes/175817)

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**Author:** [@Anita15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anita15)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-groaning-brakes/175817 "2021-05-04T00:39:25Z")

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My brakes make a groaning sound now whenever we have a lot of moisture. It started when i was driving in heavy slushy snow and the next day the wheels made an awful rattling sound. After i washed up into the wheel wells,…

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## [What is this piece called? Its very rusted need help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-piece-called-its-very-rusted-need-help-please/176532)

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**Author:** [@waynegains\_175037](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waynegains_175037)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-piece-called-its-very-rusted-need-help-please/176532 "2021-05-04T00:19:06Z")

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## [Battery Toyota 4 runner 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-toyota-4-runner-2002/176502)

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**Author:** [@mamelok\_175022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mamelok_175022)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-toyota-4-runner-2002/176502 "2021-05-03T22:21:20Z")

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I have a 2003 4 runner which is not driven very much (less than 20 miles a week). What is the best way to maintain the battery? How much and how often should it be driven to maintain a full charge?

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## [2014 Ford Edge - CEL warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-cel-warning/176432)

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**Author:** [@yogiNC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yogiNC)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-cel-warning/176432 "2021-05-03T22:20:08Z")

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CEL on hard acceration

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## [2008 Honda Accord Sdn - AC at top speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-ac-at-top-speed/176451)

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**Author:** [@Gabriel15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabriel15)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-ac-at-top-speed/176451 "2021-05-03T22:11:52Z")

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My car doesn’t accelerate well especially when the ac is on. However, at top speed, I don’t notice this. Only when I’m just picking up speed.

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## [2007 Mercury Mountaineer misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-misfires/176080)

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**Author:** [@stonyisland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stonyisland)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-misfires/176080 "2021-05-03T21:31:42Z")

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Anyone else having misfire issues, I get getting check engine lights and when I scan the vehicle I get misfires code errors on multiple cylinders, changed the spark plugs and coil packs still getting the error code and c…

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## [The rental car shortage is not just in Hawaii](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-rental-car-shortage-is-not-just-in-hawaii/176497)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-rental-car-shortage-is-not-just-in-hawaii/176497 "2021-05-03T19:09:37Z")

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… and as a result, prices are up nationwide for rental cars. Recently, sedans were renting for $240 per day in Colorado.

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## [NPR finally catches up with catalytic converter theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/npr-finally-catches-up-with-catalytic-converter-theft/176460)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/npr-finally-catches-up-with-catalytic-converter-theft/176460 "2021-05-03T18:48:34Z")

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They interview a mechanic who welds on a couple of pieces of rebar for $75.

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## [New to building and have a few questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-building-and-have-a-few-questions/176509)

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**Author:** [@RedHeadRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedHeadRacer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-building-and-have-a-few-questions/176509 "2021-05-03T16:03:43Z")

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I’m new to building cars and have a basic understanding of engines and etc. I have a 2012 chevy cruze 1.4 L with a manual transmission. I bought this car in hopes of making it some kind of sleeper build. The issues I’m h…

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## [2014 CR-V key issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cr-v-key-issues/176507)

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**Author:** [@celticdragon82\_175024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/celticdragon82_175024)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 9:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cr-v-key-issues/176507 "2021-05-03T09:07:56Z")

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Neither my husband nor I are very knowledgeable about car stuff, so any help is very much appreciated. The 2014 Honda CR-V we just bought came with 2 key fobs, only one of which works. I replaced the battery in the dead…

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## [2016 Chrysler Town and Country Rodent Wire Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-and-country-rodent-wire-damage/176499)

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**Author:** [@nevin.ryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nevin.ryan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-and-country-rodent-wire-damage/176499 "2021-05-03T02:46:31Z")

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Hello! I have a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The “BRAKE” light was staying on a couple days ago after releasing the parking brake. I thought this light only related to the parking brake and I figured there might jus…

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## [2020 Toyota RAV4 - Smells like paint thinner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-smells-like-paint-thinner/176323)

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**Author:** [@ToyWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyWilson)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-smells-like-paint-thinner/176323 "2021-05-03T02:39:31Z")

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My husband Rav 4 has a strong paint thinner smell.

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## [Oil Change Frequency on seldom driven cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-frequency-on-seldom-driven-cars/19986)

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**Author:** [@wagon69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wagon69)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-frequency-on-seldom-driven-cars/19986 "2021-05-02T22:33:41Z")

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I have a question about frequency of oil changes on rarely drive cars. I have a couple of ?collector?s cars? that range from the 1960s to the 2000s. On average I only put about 1000 miles a year on them, mostly to show…

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