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## [2012 GMC Terrain - Which Engine option is better?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-which-engine-option-is-better/175270)

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**Author:** [@LarryDarland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryDarland)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-which-engine-option-is-better/175270 "2021-02-19T20:19:16Z")

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the better of two engines 3l vvt or 3.6l vvt direct injection

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## [Suggestions for a garden hose soap-dispensing car washer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-a-garden-hose-soap-dispensing-car-washer/175218)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-a-garden-hose-soap-dispensing-car-washer/175218 "2021-02-19T17:59:58Z")

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Our vehicle gets covered in road grime. Grit seems to adhere to the wheels fromagnesium chloride. Walmart’s gardehose washer does not connecto a gardehose: https://www.walmart.com/ip/High-Pressure-Garden-Hose-Foam-Noz…

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## [Letsuck dealer: "Change 'Lifetime' transmission fluid every 30k."](https://community.cartalk.com/t/letsuck-dealer-change-lifetime-transmission-fluid-every-30k/174953)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/letsuck-dealer-change-lifetime-transmission-fluid-every-30k/174953 "2021-02-19T17:58:54Z")

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Letsuck wants over $350 to change the transmission fluid. Trusted transmission place charges $215. (Accepted $200 cash.) 2016 RX350 135k miles Is there some way I can periodically drain transmission fluid until it…

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## [2012 Hyundai Azera - clanking power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-azera-clanking-power-steering/175286)

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**Author:** [@CurtWarren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CurtWarren)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-azera-clanking-power-steering/175286 "2021-02-19T16:17:22Z")

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Our Power Steering Rack on our 2012 Azera makes a clanking sound when making a turns. Noticed a slop or play when sitting still. We found that part numbers: 11375122, 11374748 & 11366666 have to be replaced. Evidently…

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## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-oil-light/175273)

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**Author:** [@robertmcgrane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertmcgrane)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-oil-light/175273 "2021-02-19T16:14:03Z")

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oil pressure 29 engine light on

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## [Tesla cuts prices on its cheaper models](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-cuts-prices-on-its-cheaper-models/175280)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-cuts-prices-on-its-cheaper-models/175280 "2021-02-19T15:58:09Z")

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… and enacts a slight price increase on their performance models: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-18/tesla-cuts-prices-on-cheapest-model-3-and-y-suv-to-drive-volume?cmpid=BBD021821\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&u…

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## [Rubber tubing separating from the windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-tubing-separating-from-the-windshield/175284)

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**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-tubing-separating-from-the-windshield/175284 "2021-02-19T15:45:17Z")

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Hi all, My first car question. I have a 2013 Kia Forte. It’s got 57,000 miles on it. I bought it 10,000 miles ago when I moved up here. Bear with me if it’s a silly question. I was clearing snow off the car today — it’…

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## [Heater blows cold air when idling - 2011 Nissan Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-air-when-idling-2011-nissan-pathfinder/175224)

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**Author:** [@AliceK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AliceK)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-air-when-idling-2011-nissan-pathfinder/175224 "2021-02-19T15:43:53Z")

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Mine is exactly the same problem with my Nissan. I live in Montana and I can’t keep the car running while I wait for someone. Sitting at a light with cold air coming at me is really bad during winter.

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## [2012 Ford Explorer - Won't accept my CD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-wont-accept-my-cd/175245)

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**Author:** [@Earl07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Earl07)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-wont-accept-my-cd/175245 "2021-02-19T09:41:40Z")

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The radio unit will not accept the CD disc

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## [Synthetic Oil - how long does it last? Hybrid car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-how-long-does-it-last-hybrid-car/174943)

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**Author:** [@SCMSoCal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SCMSoCal)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-how-long-does-it-last-hybrid-car/174943 "2021-02-19T02:27:18Z")

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I know synthetic oil lasts 10,000 miles according to the dealership. I’ve only driven 6k miles and am going on 14 months. I use the car 2-3 times a week and don’t drive more than 50 miles a week during normal usage in …

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## [2017 Ford F350 - Shakes when towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f350-shakes-when-towing/175260)

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**Author:** [@Angie46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angie46)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f350-shakes-when-towing/175260 "2021-02-18T23:04:01Z")

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My truck shakes quite badly at times over 90 km as well as when I am hauling my horse trailer. I have had it to the dealership many times and no one can figure it out. Very disappointed in my dream truck.

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## [1993 Honda Accord D4 Overdrive Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-accord-d4-overdrive-issue/76343)

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**Author:** [@Cuzzintom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cuzzintom)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-accord-d4-overdrive-issue/76343 "2021-02-18T20:24:55Z")

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Good day...just bought this '93 Accord. Nice car, well-maintained and clean. Issue is the D4 transmission light on the dash does not light up when car is shifted into D4. The car takes off well, shifts through the gears …

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## [1998 Honda Civic runs as long as it’s in motion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-runs-as-long-as-it-s-in-motion/175141)

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**Author:** [@PB03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PB03)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-runs-as-long-as-it-s-in-motion/175141 "2021-02-18T20:24:04Z")

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Hi. My Civic was bucking while driving after warming up. When letting off the gas it would almost appear to stall and then when adding gas again there seemed to be a delay before it would react. I replaced the Idle ai…

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## [2015 Chevrolet Malibu - Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-malibu-hesitation/175002)

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**Author:** [@Sheg78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sheg78)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-malibu-hesitation/175002 "2021-02-18T19:18:54Z")

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I have a 2015 Chevy Malibu. Last week I first noticed a slight hesitation while driving. The problem is worse at lower speeds and )9on an incline. It now has worsened to the point of reduced power, service, Stabilitrak ,…

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## [Jaguar to go all-electric w/in 4 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-to-go-all-electric-w-in-4-years/175108)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-to-go-all-electric-w-in-4-years/175108 "2021-02-18T18:30:00Z")

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Luxury car brand Jaguar to go all-electric by 2025 (apnews.com)

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## [My Honda Accord windshield wipers wont work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-accord-windshield-wipers-wont-work/175262)

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**Author:** [@carolinehawkins325\_174152](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carolinehawkins325_174152)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-accord-windshield-wipers-wont-work/175262 "2021-02-18T18:07:56Z")

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Hi, so its been snowing like crazy in Texas where I am, and obviously im not used to it. Ever since it started I have been trying to defrost my car and get my windshield wipers to work. The windshield will be completely …

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## [A silly thing I did](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-silly-thing-i-did/174928)

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**Author:** [@WALLY155587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WALLY155587)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-silly-thing-i-did/174928 "2021-02-18T17:40:47Z")

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I drove around for two weeks wondering why my digital clock was so dim I could barely read it in the sunlight {I never drive at night}. I started to curse it and was fondly remembering the analog clock from my old PT c…

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## [2021 Lexus RX 350 - tire pressure too high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-lexus-rx-350-tire-pressure-too-high/175202)

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**Author:** [@TerryTorrence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryTorrence)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-lexus-rx-350-tire-pressure-too-high/175202 "2021-02-18T15:34:51Z")

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My Lexus 350 car tire pressure is 39 and the recommend pressure is 23 - 33. The weather has varied greatly. Is it dangerous to not do anything?

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## [New alternator, still issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-still-issues/129899)

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**Author:** [@hartwelljlogan\_145224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hartwelljlogan_145224)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-still-issues/129899 "2021-02-18T14:21:23Z")

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Hello! I have a 2006 Suzuki XL7. Recently my alternator stopped working. It wouldn’t keep the car running when we jump started it. We replaced it with a new alternator and now its having the same issues that it did when…

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## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - Oil cap blows off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-oil-cap-blows-off/174978)

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**Author:** [@Ford44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ford44)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-oil-cap-blows-off/174978 "2021-02-18T02:24:49Z")

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Oil cap keeps blowing off

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## ['The Story Of The New Blue Pickup Truck Emoji'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-story-of-the-new-blue-pickup-truck-emoji/175025)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-story-of-the-new-blue-pickup-truck-emoji/175025 "2021-02-18T01:41:02Z")

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https://www.npr.org/2021/02/15/968150292/the-story-of-the-new-blue-pickup-truck-emoji Hmmm… doesn’t seem to work here!

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## [Weird wiper experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-wiper-experience/175145)

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**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-wiper-experience/175145 "2021-02-18T01:31:53Z")

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Last night I noticed that one of my wiper blades had come off the end of the arm and was just lying at the base of the windshield. I was able to reattach it and it seems to be on there firmly but that was also the case a…

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## [Need to buy a CAT, California legal!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-buy-a-cat-california-legal/175064)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-buy-a-cat-california-legal/175064 "2021-02-18T00:20:38Z")

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Acura Integra 1999 Auto Looking to buy a CAT. California legal requirement reduces supply hence its pricey. Are there any specialist shops to buy or even a good quality used one? Ideally I want a direct fit

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## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser P0562 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-p0562-code/175211)

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**Author:** [@greg1951nc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greg1951nc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-p0562-code/175211 "2021-02-17T23:59:01Z")

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P0562 code low voltage alternator checked good Grounding problem? Computer? Best guess?

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## [2014 Audi A3 rear moves to the right over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a3-rear-moves-to-the-right-over-bumps/175179)

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**Author:** [@Philip19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Philip19)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a3-rear-moves-to-the-right-over-bumps/175179 "2021-02-17T23:51:08Z")

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When going over bumps the cars rear end seams to move to the passenger side, my has done 63000 miles

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## [2005 GMC Yukon - Low oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-low-oil-pressure/174942)

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**Author:** [@p.morrison\_2018\_173915](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p.morrison_2018_173915)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-low-oil-pressure/174942 "2021-02-17T23:23:12Z")

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I have low oil pressure at idle due to a slipping cam (crankshaft not cam shaft) shaft bearing. I verified this by dropping the oil pan and seeing the displaced bearing. It is over half way out of position and I can ea…

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## [2011 BMW X5 seizes 30 miles after work done](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x5-seizes-30-miles-after-work-done/174917)

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**Author:** [@German-Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/German-Car)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x5-seizes-30-miles-after-work-done/174917 "2021-02-17T23:10:29Z")

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Ok here goes. I brought my x5 with 72k miles to a reputable BMW indi to fix an oil smell problem I was having when running the heat. After looking at the car they said there were a number of small oil leaks that needed a…

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## [2008 Ford F150 running cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f150-running-cold/175136)

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**Author:** [@Geoff-Price](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geoff-Price)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f150-running-cold/175136 "2021-02-17T21:12:35Z")

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I have a 2008 Ford F150 with the 4.6 V8. It seems that when I am driving the temperature gauge will read cold but when it idles the gauge will return to the normal range. The weather gas been cold here so the heat will o…

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## [A little Car Talk humor on a topic we love to hate - Extended Warranties!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-car-talk-humor-on-a-topic-we-love-to-hate-extended-warranties/174768)

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**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-car-talk-humor-on-a-topic-we-love-to-hate-extended-warranties/174768 "2021-02-17T19:14:23Z")

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These cartoons will get you giggling.

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## [2003 Ford Taurus Battery Light Turns on Above 2000 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-battery-light-turns-on-above-2000-rpm/175209)

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**Author:** [@cody\_174108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cody_174108)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-battery-light-turns-on-above-2000-rpm/175209 "2021-02-17T19:07:55Z")

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My battery light came on a couple weeks ago, so I bought a new battery. This change the light to come on whenever below 2000 RPM. So I changed the alternator. Now the light comes on once I get to 2000 RPM and turn on and…

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