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## [2020 Toyota Corolla - Do I need rustrpoofing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-do-i-need-rustrpoofing/172310)

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**Author:** [@Vivek12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vivek12)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-do-i-need-rustrpoofing/172310 "2020-11-19T21:01:50Z")

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Hi, I bought my car last year before winter. However, I did not do rust proof. Do I need to do rust proofing? If so, when? Thanks. Vivek.

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## [2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Wet floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wet-floor/172350)

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**Author:** [@robert58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert58)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wet-floor/172350 "2020-11-19T20:56:14Z")

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floor on driver side wet

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## [1995 Ford Ranger runs for a few seconds, won’t accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-ranger-runs-for-a-few-seconds-won-t-accelerate/172432)

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**Author:** [@stevemc195](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevemc195)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-ranger-runs-for-a-few-seconds-won-t-accelerate/172432 "2020-11-19T18:09:49Z")

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Started running rough, backfiring, would not stay running and now it will start and run for a few seconds but will not accelerate, if it will start at all. sounds like a lack of fuel but unsure of where to start and I …

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## [Will.the minivan rise again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-minivan-rise-again/172082)

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**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\
**Replies:** 126\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-minivan-rise-again/172082 "2020-11-19T16:53:05Z")

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The 2021 Toyota Sienna now is a hybrid. It’s top of the line $50,000 Platinum trim line features a refrigerator built into the console as well as an easy to use vacuum cleaner. The overall average mpg is listed at 36 m…

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## [Is there any smoothing applied to speedometer and tachometer gauge motors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-any-smoothing-applied-to-speedometer-and-tachometer-gauge-motors/172325)

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**Author:** [@Denis-86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denis-86)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-any-smoothing-applied-to-speedometer-and-tachometer-gauge-motors/172325 "2020-11-19T15:31:43Z")

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Hello fellow car enthusiasts! I know this topic is crossing a bit to electronics but its still related to cars I think :smiley: Im trying to make an instrument cluster (speedo, tacho etc) by myself to use it in my car …

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## [Leaving my car outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-my-car-outside/172163)

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**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-my-car-outside/172163 "2020-11-19T13:37:02Z")

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So unfortunatly last minute i can’t use my garage to store my nice vehicle. It’s completely rust free on the bottom, if i leave the car outside with a car cover on it, would that change anything under the vehicle since t…

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## [2014 RAM 1500 - Coolant in oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-coolant-in-oil/172401)

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**Author:** [@MaryKRoush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryKRoush)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-coolant-in-oil/172401 "2020-11-19T13:14:53Z")

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if you find Coolant in your Oil is it the EGR Cooler Fail or the Oil Cooler Fail? Please don’t ask me if Im sure its not the Oil in the Coolant. I am sure, it is Coolant in the Oil. I need Facts not guesses please.

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## [Lubricant advice, Snowblower not car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lubricant-advice-snowblower-not-car/172070)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lubricant-advice-snowblower-not-car/172070 "2020-11-19T07:14:35Z")

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So I bought a used Ariens snowblower years ago. It has a wheel that slides across a shaft, like on a turntable to control speed and reverse as it goes to the other side of the rotating plate. Going to get it ready soon,…

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## [2008 Acura TL - Oil leak up front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-tl-oil-leak-up-front/172397)

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**Author:** [@miketl08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miketl08)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-tl-oil-leak-up-front/172397 "2020-11-19T03:56:29Z")

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i have a 2008 acura tl its leaking oil from front of engine any advice before i tear it down

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## [2016 Honda Civic Sdn - Tire leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-tire-leak/172399)

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**Author:** [@Ritag0894](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ritag0894)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-tire-leak/172399 "2020-11-18T22:39:21Z")

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Goodyear tires: does not hold tire pressure

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## [2000 Toyota RAV4 - Oops - dropped into intake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-rav4-oops-dropped-into-intake/172322)

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**Author:** [@Ron44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron44)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-rav4-oops-dropped-into-intake/172322 "2020-11-18T20:13:30Z")

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2000 rav4 dropped a small plastic brush into the intake. Trying everything to get it out if the engine is run is that enough plast to wreck a valve or worse?

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## [2014 GMC Sierra 1500 - Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-sierra-1500-vibration/172364)

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**Author:** [@JeffParmalee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffParmalee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-sierra-1500-vibration/172364 "2020-11-18T16:17:30Z")

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Getting a wierd vibration during acceleration to get to the required speed limit. Feel vibration in the drive train.

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## [2019 RAM 1500 - Dusty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-dusty/172404)

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**Author:** [@Groundponder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Groundponder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-dusty/172404 "2020-11-18T16:14:38Z")

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Dust in cab terrible dealer says doors sealing any ideas

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## [2008 Buick Lucerne - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-stalls/172373)

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**Author:** [@stabitrak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stabitrak)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-stalls/172373 "2020-11-18T16:05:11Z")

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cut just cut off while driving or sitting at stop light

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## [2005 Chrysler 300 - Sugar in tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-sugar-in-tank/172408)

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**Author:** [@Munizcon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Munizcon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-sugar-in-tank/172408 "2020-11-18T15:58:20Z")

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Someone put sugar in my gas tank can I drive it to the mechanic if he is less than 10 miles

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## [Only 350 miles on this 44 year old 280Z!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-350-miles-on-this-44-year-old-280z/172258)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-350-miles-on-this-44-year-old-280z/172258 "2020-11-18T08:06:10Z")

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## [Shocks bad.....or are they ok?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-bad-or-are-they-ok/172387)

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**Author:** [@nybob6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nybob6)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-bad-or-are-they-ok/172387 "2020-11-18T04:44:29Z")

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My Chevy Suburban with 51,000 miles doesn’t take bumps very well. We get a loud noise in the mid to the back if we go over a bump or over a rut in the road. I took it to a mechanic who road tested it and after putting…

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## [Jeep kicks or misfires after driving to work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-kicks-or-misfires-after-driving-to-work/172395)

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**Author:** [@zbackus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zbackus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-kicks-or-misfires-after-driving-to-work/172395 "2020-11-18T02:06:07Z")

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So my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L with 197,000 miles started acting up. When I drove to work a few days ago about 30 miles away my car was fine. But on the way back there was this flapping noise at idle and while drivi…

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## [2006 Honda Pilot - engine light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-engine-light/170192)

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**Author:** [@Oldsoldier44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oldsoldier44)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-engine-light/170192 "2020-11-17T23:37:57Z")

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Picture of engine on dash .owners says emission problem or gas cap?

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## [2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-oil-consumption/172393)

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**Author:** [@ldellicarpini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldellicarpini)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-oil-consumption/172393 "2020-11-17T22:49:26Z")

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I am losing a quart of oil every 500 miles and am now doing my second oil consumption test.

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## [2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser - How reliable is transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-fj-cruiser-how-reliable-is-transmission/172384)

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**Author:** [@Roger14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger14)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-fj-cruiser-how-reliable-is-transmission/172384 "2020-11-17T22:37:29Z")

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any transmission problems

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## [2014 Honda Accord - Sell/Trade - Buy Used Car In Place](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sell-trade-buy-used-car-in-place/172191)

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**Author:** [@Mija](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mija)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sell-trade-buy-used-car-in-place/172191 "2020-11-17T21:49:50Z")

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Hello! New here and would definitely classify myself as Knucklehead when it comes to cars. I have a 2014 Honda Accord EX , just over 71,000 miles. With all the wear, repair and tear, etc., KBB offered just over $8000 …

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## [Strange jump start issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-jump-start-issue/172368)

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**Author:** [@dislab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dislab)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-jump-start-issue/172368 "2020-11-17T19:16:10Z")

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I have a 2010 Honda CRV. I forgot to turn off a light in the car last night and today the car couldn’t start. A similar problem happened three months ago when the car was parked without usage for three months, and I fix…

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## [Electronic Dashboard repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-dashboard-repair/172375)

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**Author:** [@creagan\_172353](https://community.cartalk.com/u/creagan_172353)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-dashboard-repair/172375 "2020-11-17T17:29:37Z")

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Recently purchased a used 2008 Outback with some miles. It worked fine until suddenly it had trouble starting. Took it to local mechanic said it was the electronic dashboard and was not able to repair it. He sent it to o…

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## [Why Long Term Fuel Trims Remains in Negative?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-long-term-fuel-trims-remains-in-negative/172338)

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**Author:** [@zeesniper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zeesniper)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-long-term-fuel-trims-remains-in-negative/172338 "2020-11-17T15:37:44Z")

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Dear Experts here im attaching log of 1SZ-FE, 1.0L engine for your kind consideration, please advice why my LTFT remains in -ive though MAF, Intake Air Temp sensor, ECT sensor and O2 sensor are working fine, also i had a…

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## [Definitely needs a new belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/definitely-needs-a-new-belt/172379)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/definitely-needs-a-new-belt/172379 "2020-11-17T15:27:29Z")

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:laughing:

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## [2003 Ford Focus - How reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-how-reliable/172362)

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**Author:** [@Gregorywhitehead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregorywhitehead)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-how-reliable/172362 "2020-11-17T14:59:19Z")

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reliability and common problems with 2003 ford focus 3.0 liter 24 valve engine.

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## [Where is the best state to buy a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-best-state-to-buy-a-used-car/45035)

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**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-best-state-to-buy-a-used-car/45035 "2020-11-17T14:56:33Z")

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Hot dry state, cold dry state, temperate state, etc. I'm guessing hot is worst, salty east coast also bad. Where are the lowest prices? Any thoughts?

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## [Automated driver assist systems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automated-driver-assist-systems/172366)

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**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automated-driver-assist-systems/172366 "2020-11-17T14:52:17Z")

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Interesting article based on AAA testing. https://newsroom.aaa.com/2020/08/aaa-finds-active-driving-assistance-systems-do-less-to-assist-drivers-and-more-to-interfere/#:~:text=More%20to%20Interfere-,AAA%20Finds%20Active…

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## [Feathering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feathering/172347)

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**Author:** [@libirm\_172335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/libirm_172335)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feathering/172347 "2020-11-17T14:29:01Z")

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Just returned from my dealer and they say noise is from feathering on tires and they should be replaced. 2018 RAV4 with 18K on it. My understanding is that feathering is caused by a bad alignment. Has any one been tol…

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