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## [How difficult is it to store a car for a long time, and have it still function when needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-difficult-is-it-to-store-a-car-for-a-long-time-and-have-it-still-function-when-needed/175643)

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**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-difficult-is-it-to-store-a-car-for-a-long-time-and-have-it-still-function-when-needed/175643 "2021-03-23T21:42:33Z")

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I am being offered a really good deal on a car which I have always wanted. It is currently 30 years old, and has only 47,000 miles. It has been dealer maintained all its life, and currently looks and runs like new. Th…

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## [2010 Toyota Camry - oil leaking into manifold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-oil-leaking-into-manifold/175790)

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**Author:** [@emaebrsmr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emaebrsmr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-oil-leaking-into-manifold/175790 "2021-03-23T21:34:26Z")

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oil leaking into manifold

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## [I was sold a car with an... illegal inspection?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-sold-a-car-with-an-illegal-inspection/175754)

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**Author:** [@Capumb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Capumb)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-sold-a-car-with-an-illegal-inspection/175754 "2021-03-23T21:24:18Z")

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Hey, I can’t talk to the dealership until they open again on Monday, so figured it didn’t hurt to have a 2nd opinion about a car I recently got a couple weeks ago(yes, earlier this month). I’m in VA btw. I usually don’t…

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## [Symptoms - High Alert](https://community.cartalk.com/t/symptoms-high-alert/175766)

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**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/symptoms-high-alert/175766 "2021-03-23T19:00:56Z")

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## [2005 Ford Explorer - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-starting-issues/175771)

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**Author:** [@ojunior12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ojunior12)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-starting-issues/175771 "2021-03-23T18:12:48Z")

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try to start truck . It will not turn over. I can jump it off at starter with switch on and it will turn over but want start. I think I have a bad switch problem. What do it sound like to you?

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## [2018 Ford Mustang - Intake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-intake-issues/175776)

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**Author:** [@Kalby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kalby)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-intake-issues/175776 "2021-03-23T18:01:45Z")

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Mud in the air intake??? How is this even possible unless I’m driving through flood water?

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## [Annual Caliper Slider Pin Lubrication Necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-caliper-slider-pin-lubrication-necessary/175739)

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**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-caliper-slider-pin-lubrication-necessary/175739 "2021-03-23T17:44:11Z")

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Do the slider pins on disk brakes require annual relubrication? I usually don’t touch the brakes until the pads need to be replaced, but was advised recently to pull the pins and relubricate them at least once a year. I …

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## [Another Takata-related recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-takata-related-recall/175792)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-takata-related-recall/175792 "2021-03-23T15:52:08Z")

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## [91 LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-lesabre/175723)

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**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-lesabre/175723 "2021-03-23T00:37:48Z")

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It started running warmer than usual, just over 200. It takes longer to blow warm air by the heater than it used to, and after it does get warm it may turn cooler after a while. Today it started to get the the red area…

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## [Toyota Tacoma, 2002, quad cab, limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-2002-quad-cab-limited/175735)

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**Author:** [@Ram-diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ram-diesel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-2002-quad-cab-limited/175735 "2021-03-23T00:05:19Z")

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About 2 years ago my truck started getting water in the passengers side floorboards. I had a mechanic look at it and they couldn’t find anything. Suggested getting the windshield resealed. I had that done. The truck was …

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## [2007 Scion tC - Did this thing throw a rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-tc-did-this-thing-throw-a-rod/175693)

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**Author:** [@Jean25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean25)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-tc-did-this-thing-throw-a-rod/175693 "2021-03-22T19:06:31Z")

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I believe my car has a thrown rod. Other than that it looks beautiful and ran beautifully. I let my daughter and her boyfriend borrow the car for about a month and i ended up having it towed back home because after they…

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## [The Bentley Continental convertible in the neighborhood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-bentley-continental-convertible-in-the-neighborhood/175727)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 64\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-bentley-continental-convertible-in-the-neighborhood/175727 "2021-03-22T11:30:02Z")

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I saw a black Bentley Continental convertible in the driveway of a neighbor (I don’t know them.) I looked up the address at the county assessor: it’s appraised at $146,304.

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## [2013 Cadillac XTS - weblike cracks in cue screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-xts-weblike-cracks-in-cue-screen/175761)

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**Author:** [@Black33g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Black33g)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-xts-weblike-cracks-in-cue-screen/175761 "2021-03-22T03:10:22Z")

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I have a Cadillac XTS 2013 and the cue screen it’s not working it decides to do what it wants to it has cracks like a web like

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## [2013 Hyundai Sonata - Electrical issues related to engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-electrical-issues-related-to-engine/175741)

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**Author:** [@Barber18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barber18)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-electrical-issues-related-to-engine/175741 "2021-03-22T01:53:40Z")

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customer stated that vehicle died while driving it. Mechanic says that it is showing no fuel pump and no spark. All fuses for those issues are not getting fire but the fuses are not blown.

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## [2016 Toyota Highlander hybrid system won’t start in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-hybrid-system-won-t-start-in-park/175758)

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**Author:** [@hybridsystemwillnotstartwhileinpark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hybridsystemwillnotstartwhileinpark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-hybrid-system-won-t-start-in-park/175758 "2021-03-22T01:47:23Z")

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2016 Toyota hybrid system will not start while in park. also got a blind spot indication not working.

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## [Repair man put wrong mileage on the Carfax report](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-man-put-wrong-mileage-on-the-carfax-report/175755)

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**Author:** [@psv1776\_163629](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psv1776_163629)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-man-put-wrong-mileage-on-the-carfax-report/175755 "2021-03-22T00:50:01Z")

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I bought a new vehicle and traded in the old one. But to make an offer on the trade in, they checked the Carfax report. I went to the dealer for the last few repairs and they entered the wrong odometer mileage! The m…

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## [Car starter dies abruptly after repairs. Battery measures 14 volts when off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starter-dies-abruptly-after-repairs-battery-measures-14-volts-when-off/175752)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starter-dies-abruptly-after-repairs-battery-measures-14-volts-when-off/175752 "2021-03-21T23:47:09Z")

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I have a 2001 gmc sonoma with a 4.3. I just replaced the water pump and intake manifold gaskets. After I reassembled it I turned the ignition heard the starter for a brief seconds then only clicking. The battery is showi…

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## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Jump start didn't help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-jump-start-didnt-help/175743)

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**Author:** [@DavidIzadaRodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidIzadaRodriguez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-jump-start-didnt-help/175743 "2021-03-21T19:38:33Z")

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Car does not start, even with a jump starter battery

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## [Gmc envoy no overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-envoy-no-overdrive/174426)

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**Author:** [@Overkill1970](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Overkill1970)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-envoy-no-overdrive/174426 "2021-03-21T15:31:36Z")

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I have a 2004 GMC envoy. The code was trans shift solenoid b po756. Replaced. Wouldn’t shift into OD. Replaced the trans and the new one still wont shift into OD. Any ideas?

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## [How to destroy the engine and transmission of your brand-new Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-destroy-the-engine-and-transmission-of-your-brand-new-jeep/175733)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-destroy-the-engine-and-transmission-of-your-brand-new-jeep/175733 "2021-03-21T15:27:14Z")

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Of course, this type of negect/abuse isn’t covered by warranty, so he essentially shot himself in the foot. :scream:

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## [2000 Jeep Cherokee - Codes on new engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-cherokee-codes-on-new-engine/175751)

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**Author:** [@jim09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim09)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-cherokee-codes-on-new-engine/175751 "2021-03-21T13:20:08Z")

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Failure to fire code on #3 in a new long block with 2500 miles. Replaced coil pack and fuel injectors. could the computer need restarted and if so how to do.

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## [OK to mix run flat with regular?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-mix-run-flat-with-regular/175748)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-mix-run-flat-with-regular/175748 "2021-03-21T01:49:44Z")

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Hey everyone, I have a 2011 mustang running 2 wider tires in the back. (275/35/19s with 5000 miles on them or so. The back passenger one developed a bubble so today I had to get it replaced last minute. (Needed it done …

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## [2006 Chevy Colorado intermittently fails to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-colorado-intermittently-fails-to-start/173752)

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**Author:** [@psv1776\_163629](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psv1776_163629)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-colorado-intermittently-fails-to-start/173752 "2021-03-21T12:15:40Z")

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Sometimes my 2006 Chevy Colorado does not start. It starts most of the time, but once every few weeks, it will not start. The engine turns over, but apparently no ignition. If I wait for about 10 minutes, it starts up…

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## [Inline 6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inline-6/33338)

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**Author:** [@afj617](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afj617)\
**Replies:** 71\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inline-6/33338 "2021-03-21T04:10:47Z")

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Why is the I6 engine not being used far more in the automotive industry?

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## [Lifetime warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifetime-warranty/175749)

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**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifetime-warranty/175749 "2021-03-21T02:21:04Z")

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Back in the 70’s, I bought a new Accord and put 35,000 miles per year on it. I lived in a high-salt area, so exhaust systems failed frequently. At that time, Honda gave a lifetime warranty on replacement parts, without h…

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## [2007 Toyota Camry - Transmission slip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-transmission-slip/175684)

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**Author:** [@Leela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leela)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-transmission-slip/175684 "2021-03-20T22:58:01Z")

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Dear Car Talk- I have a 2007 Camry XLE that I have babied for its whole life. Two days ago, I went from reverse to drive ( twice) and the gears slipped and the car revved when I hit the accelerator . The 3rd time, the dr…

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## [2000 Ford Expedition EL - Battery issues - Drain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-expedition-el-battery-issues-drain/175706)

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**Author:** [@mpd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mpd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-expedition-el-battery-issues-drain/175706 "2021-03-20T19:25:45Z")

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If it is not started even one day, it will not start. Have to jump it. New battery. Long time problem seems to be electrical problem draining the battery.

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## [Live free and... FLY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-free-and-fly/175633)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-free-and-fly/175633 "2021-03-20T15:32:17Z")

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Will New Hampshire become the Mecca for flying cars? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-03-12/flying-cars-could-have-a-future-in-new-hampshire-with-jetsons-bill?cmpid=BBD031221\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=…

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## [Catalytic Converter Damaged By Shop — But Customer Pays?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-damaged-by-shop-but-customer-pays/175728)

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**Author:** [@carsleuth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carsleuth)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-damaged-by-shop-but-customer-pays/175728 "2021-03-20T04:19:16Z")

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Does a consumer have a right to influence whether a catalytic converter on a car over 10 years of age is repaired vs. replaced? The car is a 2004 Subaru Outback but the catalytic converter in question is under five years…

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## [Preventative Radiator Replacement at 185k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventative-radiator-replacement-at-185k/175473)

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**Author:** [@Gshock71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gshock71)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventative-radiator-replacement-at-185k/175473 "2021-03-20T02:50:21Z")

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Hi all: I have a '07 Rav4 with 185k that is still running with the original radiator. Do you know the typical lifespan of a radiator? Is it a crazy idea to replace it as a preventative measure? I’m also thinking abou…

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