# Latest

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## [2019 Chevrolet Colorado radio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-colorado-radio-issues/138343)

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**Author:** [@Terry29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry29)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-colorado-radio-issues/138343 "2020-12-07T23:08:29Z")

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Is anyone having radio issues in the 2019 Chev Colorado. Sounds goes up all on it own, and 1 time the sound blasted all the way up and scared the crap out of me. Took it back to Betley in Salem NH, and they put a new rad…

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## [2018 Tesla Model S unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-tesla-model-s-unintended-acceleration/173092)

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**Author:** [@Teslaowner2018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teslaowner2018)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-tesla-model-s-unintended-acceleration/173092 "2020-12-07T22:19:07Z")

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2018 Tesla Model S Unintended acceleration On 12/03/20 at about 9:57 AM as I slowly turned left into a parking next to a white big truck then stopped and right before I could shift gear from D to R in order to back my c…

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## [Cats get in my 2014 BMW 1 Series](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cats-get-in-my-2014-bmw-1-series/173077)

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**Author:** [@kgreokr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgreokr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cats-get-in-my-2014-bmw-1-series/173077 "2020-12-07T22:05:36Z")

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cats get in my car

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## [Fiat 500x is great?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500x-is-great/172963)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500x-is-great/172963 "2020-12-07T21:56:11Z")

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I watched the most recent Motorweek last night. One segment was a long term test update on the 2020 Fiat 500x. They’ve had it for 9 months and someone on their staff drives it every day. They love it and say it has been …

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## [2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager passenger AC doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-grand-voyager-passenger-ac-doesn-t-work/173095)

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**Author:** [@DocX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DocX)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-grand-voyager-passenger-ac-doesn-t-work/173095 "2020-12-07T21:04:40Z")

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the Air conditioning front passenger system doesnt work

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## [2001 Toyota Sienna - brake questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-brake-questions/173058)

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**Author:** [@greencrazymel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greencrazymel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-brake-questions/173058 "2020-12-07T20:48:21Z")

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why are my brakes spongy? why was my brake fluid gone?

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## [Totally confused about a brake rotor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totally-confused-about-a-brake-rotor-replacement/2698)

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**Author:** [@Confused](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Confused)\
**Replies:** 58\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totally-confused-about-a-brake-rotor-replacement/2698 "2020-12-07T20:26:21Z")

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2 1/2 years ago I purchased a "used" 2004 Hyundai Sonata with only 100 miles on it. The car now has 26,000 miles. I recently took my car in for its annual safety inspection. I was informed that I had approx. 4-6 months l…

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## [Power Seat Adjustment ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-seat-adjustment/172784)

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**Author:** [@esskaykay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esskaykay)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-seat-adjustment/172784 "2020-12-07T20:21:13Z")

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I recently purchased a new Jeep Cherokee. For the most part I am pleased with it. However I have one major problem. The power seat does not tip low enough in the front. I am a short person with a sciatic nerve issue.…

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## [2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid heat won’t come out the passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-heat-won-t-come-out-the-passenger-side/173110)

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**Author:** [@jean47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jean47)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-heat-won-t-come-out-the-passenger-side/173110 "2020-12-07T19:57:25Z")

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heat will not come out on the passenger side what needs to be done

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## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta - Picky window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-picky-window/173023)

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**Author:** [@palbal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/palbal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-picky-window/173023 "2020-12-07T19:03:35Z")

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Driver window switch will roll window down, no problem. It will not roll back up until the car is parked for sometime. This sounds like I have a defective switch.

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## [1994 gmc 2500 abs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-gmc-2500-abs/172969)

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**Author:** [@RichardHardy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardHardy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-gmc-2500-abs/172969 "2020-12-07T18:01:07Z")

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abs won’t work right

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## [ASE "Composite Vehicle"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ase-composite-vehicle/28392)

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**Author:** [@oldschool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldschool)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ase-composite-vehicle/28392 "2020-12-07T16:01:02Z")

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In order to train and test mechanics in engine controls a ASE panel of experts have come up with a "composite vehicle" (it doesn't exist it's is just on paper)I wanted to list some aspects of how these experts equipped t…

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## [Convert HID to Halogen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convert-hid-to-halogen/173082)

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**Author:** [@blu3jay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blu3jay)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convert-hid-to-halogen/173082 "2020-12-07T15:25:14Z")

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I recently bought a 2008 Lexus RX350. The previous owner seems to have broken the crown of the right/passenger side headlight and glued the bulb into place. I need to buy an entire assembly, but the damn thing is HID a…

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## [Brake Rotor Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rotor-question/172962)

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**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rotor-question/172962 "2020-12-07T14:57:03Z")

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Hi all, So, I need new brake pads on my 2017 Mazda CX-5, and was informed that my rotors were in good enough condition to “turn” them. Should I do this, or should I opt for new rotors? I know that rotors have to maint…

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## [Headrest- Is it safe to hang items from your headrests?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headrest-is-it-safe-to-hang-items-from-your-headrests/172223)

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**Author:** [@cdsky3\_172256](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdsky3_172256)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headrest-is-it-safe-to-hang-items-from-your-headrests/172223 "2020-12-07T04:03:37Z")

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Greetings and Salutations! I just recently got a 2020 Subaru Forester, and unlike my poor Ford Escape, I have made a vow that this is the vehicle that I will keep neat! Unfortunately, a month in, and between the receip…

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## [What would be a Good First Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-be-a-good-first-car/173035)

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**Author:** [@vanonimotors\_172776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanonimotors_172776)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-be-a-good-first-car/173035 "2020-12-06T22:13:19Z")

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I am a young man who is looking for a car. I really like how the Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon looks, but I don’t know how good a car that would be. Would an earlier VW Rabbit be a more sensible choice? I like the look of …

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## [Loud hum at highway speed in my 2006 CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-hum-at-highway-speed-in-my-2006-cr-v/173073)

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**Author:** [@jmclandis\_172792](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmclandis_172792)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-hum-at-highway-speed-in-my-2006-cr-v/173073 "2020-12-06T21:54:29Z")

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I hear a loud hum from the front end of my CR=V starting at around 60 MPH. It sounds like it is coming from under the dashboard or around the window. My mechanic drove it and could hear it (it can get pretty loud) but co…

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## [Mercedes Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-vibration/173055)

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**Author:** [@LarryCFerguson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryCFerguson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-vibration/173055 "2020-12-06T21:50:06Z")

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I have a 2009 Merceded S Class. A vibration or dull rumble when I hit 70-75 mph. Before that no vibration or rumble. Front end aligned, new tires, wheels balanced etc. Could it be motor mounts or transmission mounts?

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## [1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - how to keep battery from draining?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-c-class-how-to-keep-battery-from-draining/172952)

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**Author:** [@MikeBateman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeBateman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-c-class-how-to-keep-battery-from-draining/172952 "2020-12-06T20:56:25Z")

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Newer car battery dies below starting level while parked for a month at airport. Have 1+ amp solar panel glued to trunk attached to battery. (Same panel model keeps my boat battery charged, but not car.) Computer draw …

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## [2012 Subaru Legacy - do I need a transmission swap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-legacy-do-i-need-a-transmission-swap/172988)

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**Author:** [@JoshMartin46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshMartin46)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-legacy-do-i-need-a-transmission-swap/172988 "2020-12-06T20:03:33Z")

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CVT Transmission - 140k on the odometer. At the end of acceleration the car jerks when the rpm’s drop. It feels like the belt is slipping, does this require a full transmission swap?

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## [Mazda 5; 0w-30 instead of 0w-20?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-0w-30-instead-of-0w-20/173020)

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**Author:** [@marlatt42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marlatt42)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-0w-30-instead-of-0w-20/173020 "2020-12-06T19:59:41Z")

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Hello, I was changing the oil in Mazda 5 this morning and noticed, as I was pouring it in, that I bought 0w-30 instead of 0w-20 which is called for in the owner’s manual. Should I drain it and put in the specified oil …

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## [What Type of Sensor That Is "Starting To Fail" Would Be Most Likely To Malfunction ONLY At Operating Temperature?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-sensor-that-is-starting-to-fail-would-be-most-likely-to-malfunction-only-at-operating-temperature/173039)

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**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-sensor-that-is-starting-to-fail-would-be-most-likely-to-malfunction-only-at-operating-temperature/173039 "2020-12-06T19:54:57Z")

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2011 Camry LE 2.5L L4 6 Speed Automatic, 4 Cylinder Is there a sensor that on the verge of failing works fine when cold but would malfunction ONLY when the car reaches operating temperature? The computer shows no codes…

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## [Try and rebuild engine or send it to shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956)

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**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956 "2020-12-06T19:40:56Z")

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I have a car with a Chevy 350 and now I’m having more problems yet again. This time I do believe it’s rod knock because I took off the oil pan and there was metal dust and a few little bit larger pieces about the size of…

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## [208 kia rio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/208-kia-rio/172863)

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**Author:** [@kimw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimw)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/208-kia-rio/172863 "2020-12-06T19:16:34Z")

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My car recently stop on me going 35 mph took it to mechanic change the timing belt spark plugs and coil pack my car will start but it seems as of it isn’t getting enough

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## [Covid 19 Pick up and Delivery Fee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-19-pick-up-and-delivery-fee/173021)

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**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-19-pick-up-and-delivery-fee/173021 "2020-12-06T17:19:38Z")

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We need some work done on our 2010 Volvo and I am the only one able to drive at this time. The Volvo dealer is going to pick up and bring back for a 25.00 fee . That is a bargain for practicing safe contact.

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## [Screech in a 99 Toyota Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screech-in-a-99-toyota-tacoma/173038)

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**Author:** [@vanonimotors\_172776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanonimotors_172776)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screech-in-a-99-toyota-tacoma/173038 "2020-12-06T17:13:59Z")

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My car makes a screech when we start it up in cold weather. You turn the key once and it makes the screech, then you turn the key back, and try again and it starts right up. Since this doesn’t happen to often, is this so…

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## [Oil companies using food waste to make diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-companies-using-food-waste-to-make-diesel/172977)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-companies-using-food-waste-to-make-diesel/172977 "2020-12-06T14:38:51Z")

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I just read an article in the NY Times (I’ll spare the URI out of deference to the delicate sensibilities of some forum participants.) about oil companies collecting waste food grease, processing it into regular diesel, …

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## [Are you smart enough to maintain your car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-smart-enough-to-maintain-your-car/172948)

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**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-smart-enough-to-maintain-your-car/172948 "2020-12-06T05:11:29Z")

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## [2005 Toyota Camry oil level goes down without a leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-oil-level-goes-down-without-a-leak/172981)

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**Author:** [@Emmanuel23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmanuel23)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-oil-level-goes-down-without-a-leak/172981 "2020-12-06T01:36:31Z")

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I frequently notice oil level going down even when there is no leakage. The maintenance has always been on schedule. Sometimes the oil level on the deep stick gets so low even before the due date.

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## [The Isetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-isetta/172700)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-isetta/172700 "2020-12-06T01:12:10Z")

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Recently, we were discussing the Isetta, which was made by several manufacturers, including BMW. I found this ad, which tells you why you should buy one… … and this one. Who knew that it had a gas tank that “never ru…

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