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## [2016 Ford Expedition EL - Power loss at a bad time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-expedition-el-power-loss-at-a-bad-time/174307)

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**Author:** [@jamesrowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesrowell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-expedition-el-power-loss-at-a-bad-time/174307 "2021-01-20T15:37:09Z")

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My expo has a large lack of power after coming out of a hard tune like coming off an on ramp. drives ok normally but misses and bucks after the hard turn onto the interstate. Fuel system is ok with no water in tank

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## [Please Help, 09 dodge caliber.......... Leaking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-09-dodge-caliber-leaking/174348)

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**Author:** [@Michael-390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael-390)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-09-dodge-caliber-leaking/174348 "2021-01-20T13:46:00Z")

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I have a 09 dodge caliber, noticed a strange smell the other day, open the hood and I noticed a little clear smoke from one of the bolts I believe on my intake manifold? The car is not overheating, what could it be? I no…

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## [Safety course recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-course-recommendation/173949)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-course-recommendation/173949 "2021-01-20T02:07:27Z")

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My insurer, GEICO, gives me a discount if I take an on-line safety course every 3 years. The price dropped from $20 in 2018 to $12.50 this year. I like National’s better than American’s: it’s higher-quality production …

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## [New car options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-options/174147)

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**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-options/174147 "2021-01-20T01:59:40Z")

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Recent posts reminded me of the following: I remember in the 1950’s that people commonly ordered their car to be custom built. They could choose from a long list of options, and make their car one-of-a-kind. I would thin…

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## [1997 Honda Civic Sdn - Noisy tire area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-sdn-noisy-tire-area/174337)

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**Author:** [@ConorStewart96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConorStewart96)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-sdn-noisy-tire-area/174337 "2021-01-20T01:57:24Z")

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I am getting a rattling noise from what seems to be my front driver’s side tire. It doesn’t happen the whole time I am driving and will typically stop for a short period if I apply pressure to the brakes. Could this be …

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## [2010 Nissan Altima - Opinions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-opinions/174342)

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**Author:** [@pinkvenus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pinkvenus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-opinions/174342 "2021-01-20T01:52:23Z")

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I’m buying a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S, 2 dr. tonight and would like opinions on it. $5000 at a dealer.

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## [2014 Dodge Journey - Tire wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-tire-wobble/174248)

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**Author:** [@Mom01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mom01)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-tire-wobble/174248 "2021-01-20T01:41:00Z")

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My tires were rotated with the oil change and now my car wobbles at high speeds. Is this safe?

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## [That annoying rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-annoying-rattle/174340)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-annoying-rattle/174340 "2021-01-20T00:06:03Z")

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The caption of the cartoon–which doesn’t show for some reason–is: “It turned out to be a marble in the ashtray”. :rofl:

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## [2011 Acura MDX - check battery sensor light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-check-battery-sensor-light/174311)

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**Author:** [@TadeuszKozlowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TadeuszKozlowski)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-check-battery-sensor-light/174311 "2021-01-19T22:04:25Z")

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In my Acura MDX, 2011, shown light -Check Battery Sensor.- I would like to know, what that means?. Thanks for explanation, Thanks, Tad

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## [2008 Honda Civic Sdn - Grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-sdn-grinds/174304)

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**Author:** [@antoinettjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/antoinettjones)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-sdn-grinds/174304 "2021-01-19T21:59:41Z")

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right passenger side grinding sound when making a right turn

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## [Gold in upper manifold 2001 s10?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gold-in-upper-manifold-2001-s10/174338)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gold-in-upper-manifold-2001-s10/174338 "2021-01-19T21:34:53Z")

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I took off my throttle body and noticed a lot of gold colored build up in my 2001 4.3 vortec. I saw a post that this is a sign of a fuel leak. Can anyone confirm this? If yes would it be most likely the injectors? Thank…

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## [2003 Chrysler Town & Country transmission trouble in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-town-country-transmission-trouble-in-the-morning/174315)

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**Author:** [@2thman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2thman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-town-country-transmission-trouble-in-the-morning/174315 "2021-01-19T21:26:50Z")

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Transmission in my 2003 Chrysler Town & Country (190k miles) has trouble engaging in the morning when cold. After it warms up, it behaves wonderfully. Is it major? Minor? What should I do?

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## [2005 Jeep Liberty - 4WD problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-liberty-4wd-problems/174293)

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**Author:** [@Chiefs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chiefs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-liberty-4wd-problems/174293 "2021-01-19T21:22:59Z")

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Part time four wheel stays on in two wheel drive. Howls in four wheel drive in high lock but not in low lock.

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## [2005 Honda CR-V - My new CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-my-new-cr-v/174274)

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**Author:** [@Michaelj1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michaelj1)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-my-new-cr-v/174274 "2021-01-19T20:03:12Z")

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I am. Buying a 2005 Honda cv se this week. Good idea. 149,000 miles thank you

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## [Inside circulation, but still getting outside odors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-circulation-but-still-getting-outside-odors/78731)

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**Author:** [@AutoAnnie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AutoAnnie)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-circulation-but-still-getting-outside-odors/78731 "2021-01-19T19:58:29Z")

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We've noticed that when we have the inside air circulation on, we're still getting exhaust fumes from outside the vehicle and other "smells", too. I've never had this problem before and the dealership (and manufacturer)…

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## [2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport- Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-thumps/174266)

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**Author:** [@sheera711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheera711)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-thumps/174266 "2021-01-19T19:11:59Z")

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Got into my Santa Fe this morning, heard thump thump while driving. Sounded like a huge bolt in my tire. Not the tires, my mechanic looked underneath, nothing. Tires are fine. He took it for a spin, then pulled off all t…

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## [2004 Pontiac Grand Am takes a long time to change gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-takes-a-long-time-to-change-gears/174334)

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**Author:** [@srgill27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srgill27)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-takes-a-long-time-to-change-gears/174334 "2021-01-19T18:19:25Z")

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My car takes a long time to change gears and jerks before accelerating. Then my speedometer stopped working.

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## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel gauge doesn’t match the driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-fuel-gauge-doesn-t-match-the-driving/173869)

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**Author:** [@Nordimae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nordimae)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-fuel-gauge-doesn-t-match-the-driving/173869 "2021-01-19T17:04:35Z")

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Filled up my car with gas. Drove 5.5 miles each way on the same day. It was snowing therefore a 15 minute drive took 45 mins each way. Got in the car 6 days later and the gas level was at quarter tank. Weather has been …

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## [Car colors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-colors/174104)

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**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\
**Replies:** 74\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-colors/174104 "2021-01-19T14:14:02Z")

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We recently bought a new cr-v for my wife. We were looking for either a blue or red one. Local dealer had 92 to chose from. White silver gray and black were the only choices. Using car gurus to search you could find hun…

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## [2002 Chevy Silverado CEL flashing then stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-silverado-cel-flashing-then-stops/174301)

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**Author:** [@robstrunk92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robstrunk92)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-silverado-cel-flashing-then-stops/174301 "2021-01-19T05:27:31Z")

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I have a 2002 chevy silverado 1500 that starts fine the first time i start it but if i shut it off and let it set for 5 or more minutes it has a problem cranking over for about ten or more seconds and i have to pump the …

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## ['89 Ford E-150 Van Stalling Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-e-150-van-stalling-out/63068)

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**Author:** [@mgrharry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgrharry)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-e-150-van-stalling-out/63068 "2021-01-19T05:21:37Z")

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I've got a 1989 Ford E-150 conversion van has developed a stalling problem. It has a V8 5.0 engine. When the problem first occurred I felt the engine stutter and pulled off the road and as I rolled to a stop it stalled o…

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## [2018 Toyota RAV4 glove box won’t close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-glove-box-won-t-close/174299)

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**Author:** [@murph362](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murph362)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-glove-box-won-t-close/174299 "2021-01-19T03:10:39Z")

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2018 RAV4 SE Glove Box will not stay closed

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## [1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera - I need a sway bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-i-need-a-sway-bar/174297)

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**Author:** [@melissa46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melissa46)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-i-need-a-sway-bar/174297 "2021-01-18T22:06:13Z")

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my sway bar is broken and cant find a sway bar

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## [2008 Lincoln MKX - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkx-transmission-issues/174295)

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**Author:** [@Del17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Del17)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkx-transmission-issues/174295 "2021-01-18T22:01:45Z")

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intermittently trans stuck in high gear when starting from a stop also more often than not rough shift from second to third

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## [2011 Ford Escape - lift gate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-lift-gate/174238)

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**Author:** [@Jjohnston610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jjohnston610)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-lift-gate/174238 "2021-01-18T21:41:17Z")

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Lift gate latch doesn’t open and we need to replace turn signal light

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## [2013 Hyundai Accent - Electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-electrical-issue/174252)

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**Author:** [@JeffN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffN)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-electrical-issue/174252 "2021-01-18T20:08:46Z")

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Headlight and dash lights dim and comeback continually when running. I changed out the alternator already. Any other suggestions.

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## [2011 Cadillac SRX- Electrical SNAFU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-srx-electrical-snafu/174263)

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**Author:** [@hylyfe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hylyfe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-srx-electrical-snafu/174263 "2021-01-18T20:04:54Z")

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car wont start by key or remote drove yesterday and all electronics were freaking out display went blank then dim then fully lit with all indicators flashing. cant shift into neutral electronically disabled. what to do?

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## [Unusual behaviour when I put the clutch down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-behaviour-when-i-put-the-clutch-down/174228)

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**Author:** [@Swift1234x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swift1234x)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-behaviour-when-i-put-the-clutch-down/174228 "2021-01-18T18:23:30Z")

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Hello, When I push the clutch down to change gear the revs stay at where they were before I put the clutch down for about a second or two before they drop again and this is with my foot off the accelerator. They stay at…

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## [How to replace a 3057 bulb, 3057 vs 3157](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-a-3057-bulb-3057-vs-3157/88575)

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**Author:** [@Eppi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eppi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-a-3057-bulb-3057-vs-3157/88575 "2021-01-18T05:46:38Z")

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I just replaced a 3057 tail light bulb. I considered a 3157 since it has red LED's, last longer, and looks really bright. Here are the issues. The 3057 filament bulb has two different filaments. The outer filament I …

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## [Whe nto change brake pads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whe-nto-change-brake-pads/174236)

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**Author:** [@Jules-15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jules-15)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whe-nto-change-brake-pads/174236 "2021-01-18T03:15:53Z")

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Okay, I have a 2012 verano convenience and its a fine working driving car. My question is it has 47,000 miles on it . The brakes are fine, no squeal etc and it stops okay. Should I throw caution to the wind and let a m…

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