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## [1997 Dodge Ram 1500 - are these problems related?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-are-these-problems-related/152116)

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**Author:** [@PeterOliger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterOliger)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-are-these-problems-related/152116 "2021-04-29T22:09:15Z")

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Hello Dodge Ram fans…I have a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 long bed extended cab with a 5.2L. engine and manual transmission and 85,000 miles on the clock… My engine has been making a squealing noise (sounds like a loose V belt)…

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## [Hyundai's new small truck for 2022](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundais-new-small-truck-for-2022/176401)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundais-new-small-truck-for-2022/176401 "2021-04-29T17:23:14Z")

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… seems sort of like a small Honda Ridgeline. Nominally, it has room for 4 passengers, but it looks like the legroom in the back is so limited that only kids could sit back there.

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## [2000 Dodge Ram 1500 - Brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-1500-brake-issues/176448)

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**Author:** [@redbikes9675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redbikes9675)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-1500-brake-issues/176448 "2021-04-29T14:44:22Z")

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Brake lines rusting and causing sudden brake failure.

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## [2106 Mazda CX5 Grand Touring low tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2106-mazda-cx5-grand-touring-low-tire-pressure/176410)

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**Author:** [@melissah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melissah)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2106-mazda-cx5-grand-touring-low-tire-pressure/176410 "2021-04-29T13:56:46Z")

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For the 4th time in as many months my low tire pressure warning light has come on. The first 2 times, the dealer said it was the change in outdoor temp; the third time, they did a hard reset. Any thoughts on why this is …

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## [Tourists driving U-Hauls?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tourists-driving-u-hauls/176397)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tourists-driving-u-hauls/176397 "2021-04-29T03:44:32Z")

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Yup! The resurgence of tourism in Hawaii has led to a shortage of rental cars, and the cheapest rental car in Hawaii is now a $722 PER DAY Camry. :astonished: As a result, some tourists are resorting to renting U-Haul…

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## [2012 GMC Acadia - Audio troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-audio-troubles/176442)

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**Author:** [@DebraSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraSmith)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-audio-troubles/176442 "2021-04-29T03:05:16Z")

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I have a 2012 GMC Acadia, when the ignition is off the radio sounds fine, when you crank it, it’s full of static, help, what’s wrong?

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## [Question for floridians](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-floridians/176346)

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**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-floridians/176346 "2021-04-29T02:10:41Z")

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I lived in florida for 2 years back in 2005 and 2006. we moved back to long Island because my now X-wife missed her mom and family. we drove back and when I went to register our cars in NY and they would not take the flo…

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## [This new battery technology would be a game-changer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-new-battery-technology-would-be-a-game-changer/176424)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-new-battery-technology-would-be-a-game-changer/176424 "2021-04-28T23:38:39Z")

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## [Pontiac Torrent Starting/ stay running issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-torrent-starting-stay-running-issues/176426)

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**Author:** [@cnewlands\_174952](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cnewlands_174952)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-torrent-starting-stay-running-issues/176426 "2021-04-28T23:08:26Z")

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So the issue actually occurred years ago but I left the vehicle as we did not need to use it. Now I have time to tinker soo. To start the vehicle ran excellent to a destination we chose to sell it (front yard oh house o…

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## [2016 Toyota Tacoma - Sings in the rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tacoma-sings-in-the-rear/176428)

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**Author:** [@william53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william53)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tacoma-sings-in-the-rear/176428 "2021-04-28T21:24:36Z")

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low sounding singing noise in rear end

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## [Best traction settings for acceleration in a 2020 VW GLI with Manual Trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-traction-settings-for-acceleration-in-a-2020-vw-gli-with-manual-trans/176299)

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**Author:** [@RalphSalvucci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphSalvucci)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-traction-settings-for-acceleration-in-a-2020-vw-gli-with-manual-trans/176299 "2021-04-28T20:59:13Z")

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In my GLI Autobahn there is a button that is labled traction control that controls the ASR and ESC systems. Should I be turning eithor or both of those systems off (they can be turned off separately depending on how lon…

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## [2006 Nissan Altima - My gripes list](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-my-gripes-list/176400)

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**Author:** [@lindasanchez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindasanchez)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-my-gripes-list/176400 "2021-04-28T19:10:58Z")

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Paint faded, dash not working for oil changes, wheel bearing making loud sound.

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## [New type of radiator system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-type-of-radiator-system/176338)

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**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-type-of-radiator-system/176338 "2021-04-28T18:05:58Z")

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Just bought a new Frontier. I pulled the cap off the reservoir and it had a LOT of pressure when it unsealed. Didn’t expect that but the reservoir cap looks like a regular radiator cap. Then I took the radiator cap of…

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## [2016 Chrysler Town & Country - air vent whistles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-air-vent-whistles/131175)

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**Author:** [@chris18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris18)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-air-vent-whistles/131175 "2021-04-28T17:55:18Z")

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One of my air vents makes a loud whistling noise when air or heat is on, it doesn’t do it on very low and sometimes not when it is on high. Is there a fix?

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## [Car randomly will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-will-not-start/98897)

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**Author:** [@tracypen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tracypen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-will-not-start/98897 "2021-04-28T07:25:42Z")

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2006 Buick Rendezvous, 3.5 motor, 2 wheel drive Car will not start randomly. Starts first time in morning. Usually starts after sitting all day at work. If I drive around for 10 to 20 minutes, shut off and go back to…

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## [Mitsubishi Xpander 4A91 - Engine knocking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-xpander-4a91-engine-knocking-sound/176378)

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**Author:** [@Randy-Boy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy-Boy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-xpander-4a91-engine-knocking-sound/176378 "2021-04-28T06:46:24Z")

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Just found a Technical service letter issued by Mitsubishi Motors Cooperation on Xpander 4A91 engine knocking sound. Applicable vehicles, phenomenon, cause, relevant parts all the details are available. Read more… M…

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## [Porsche's new strategy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsches-new-strategy/176386)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsches-new-strategy/176386 "2021-04-28T04:12:17Z")

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## [2017 Nissan Rogue - Vibrates and shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-vibrates-and-shudders/176409)

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**Author:** [@Emac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emac)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-vibrates-and-shudders/176409 "2021-04-27T22:20:56Z")

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Driving between 30 and 40 mph car vibrates and shutters

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## [2010 Nissan Sentra - P0455 Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-p0455-code/176389)

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**Author:** [@razrray1948](https://community.cartalk.com/u/razrray1948)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-p0455-code/176389 "2021-04-27T17:48:17Z")

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PO 455 code . put new fuel tank cap. Can not smell or see gas leaking from canister Have driven car almost 100 miles after new fuel cap and still showing SERVICE ENGINE SOON on dash.

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## [Brake Warning Light Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-warning-light-issue/176398)

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**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-warning-light-issue/176398 "2021-04-27T14:43:51Z")

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Recently, a few times the brake warning light came on in my 2005 Buick Century but only when turning slowly into or out of a parking space. It goes off when I shut off and restart the engine and stays off during normal d…

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## [Overheating on a 01 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-on-a-01-civic/176375)

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**Author:** [@Electrickin159\_174916](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Electrickin159_174916)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-on-a-01-civic/176375 "2021-04-27T05:37:20Z")

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I have this 1.7L civic that overheats a bit when down shifting. Temp gauge goes up and coolant overflows the reservoir. This only happens when slowing down from 5th gear. Let me know what y’all think. Appreciate it.

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## [04 rav4, I'm stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-rav4-im-stumped/176391)

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**Author:** [@91mugencrx\_174926](https://community.cartalk.com/u/91mugencrx_174926)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-rav4-im-stumped/176391 "2021-04-27T02:15:51Z")

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I bought an 04 rav4 that had a leaking main seal in the transmission. Replaced the transmission which fixed the leak. Upon trying to drive it, it was barely wanting to move, thinking it was in 3rd gear, and upon research…

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## [What would be leaking underneath car in the center along cross member?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-be-leaking-underneath-car-in-the-center-along-cross-member/176082)

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**Author:** [@2006sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2006sonata)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-be-leaking-underneath-car-in-the-center-along-cross-member/176082 "2021-04-27T01:00:36Z")

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Brake fluid light came on and had to refill reservoir. I put cardboard under car and seen 3-4 separate spots of dark liquid in center of cardboard. No gas smell and no real smell at all. Can this be a brake line leak? In…

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## [Fuel Pump Odyssey -- Why are there still starting issues? 2010 Pontiac G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-odyssey-why-are-there-still-starting-issues-2010-pontiac-g6/176365)

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**Author:** [@kyrnois](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyrnois)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-odyssey-why-are-there-still-starting-issues-2010-pontiac-g6/176365 "2021-04-26T21:44:44Z")

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2010 Pontiac G6 4 cylinder 143,000 miles approx Purchased 2011, was a lease and I’m the only owner since then. 2021 Fuel Pump replacement: 19208646 B-(S) Module Kit TL;DR Replaced the fuel pump twice in 5 years. Rec…

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## [2016 GMC Canyon transmission failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-transmission-failure/176370)

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**Author:** [@ealderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ealderson)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-transmission-failure/176370 "2021-04-26T21:44:39Z")

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At 49,000 miles the transmission failed. It is at the dealer getting a new torque converter and clutch plates. It is covered under warranty. This seems like a common problem with this vehicle.

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## [2014 Infiniti Q50 3.7L will not rev past 2500 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-infiniti-q50-3-7l-will-not-rev-past-2500-rpm/176302)

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**Author:** [@thebomb470\_174858](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thebomb470_174858)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-infiniti-q50-3-7l-will-not-rev-past-2500-rpm/176302 "2021-04-26T20:13:43Z")

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Hello all, This is my first time going on a forum to ask the internet for help. I’m hoping I could find some solutions to the problems I am having at the moment. I recently bought a 2014 Infiniti Q50 3.7L Premium at 68k…

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## [The importance of checking a used car for its recall status](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-importance-of-checking-a-used-car-for-its-recall-status/176317)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-importance-of-checking-a-used-car-for-its-recall-status/176317 "2021-04-26T19:22:01Z")

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… is illustrated by this death, which probably could have been avoided if the recall repair had been performed:

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## [1988 Mercury Cougar - Pick a problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-mercury-cougar-pick-a-problem/176358)

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**Author:** [@loosedeuce2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loosedeuce2)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-mercury-cougar-pick-a-problem/176358 "2021-04-26T16:46:41Z")

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I have a 1988 mercury cougar 5 litre v8 and it doesn’t start. Which of the following problems could it be? Wiring harness repair kit, ignition switch or solenoid. Any help would greatly appreciated. I know their was a re…

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## [Mazda b2300 doesn't start in after rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2300-doesnt-start-in-after-rain/176380)

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**Author:** [@harrisonnewmanjardine\_174919](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harrisonnewmanjardine_174919)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2300-doesnt-start-in-after-rain/176380 "2021-04-26T14:37:56Z")

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Hi, So after a really cold night in the winter (-10C) or when it rains my mazda b2300 doesn’t turn over and or start. The electronics in the car come on and it makes a strange electronic noise when turning the key but …

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## [Milwaukee right angle die grinder to cut off swaybar links?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/milwaukee-right-angle-die-grinder-to-cut-off-swaybar-links/176363)

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**Author:** [@2006sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2006sonata)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/milwaukee-right-angle-die-grinder-to-cut-off-swaybar-links/176363 "2021-04-26T12:24:02Z")

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I have sway bar links that are not coming off. I have a milwaukee right angle die grinder with cutting wheels. Does it matter the side of the cutoff wheel I would use to cut the bolts with? The passenger side I would hav…

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