# Latest

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## [RPM problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-problems/171289)

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**Author:** [@Jland7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jland7)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-problems/171289 "2020-10-20T19:22:14Z")

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Hello, I’m new here. I just bought a 2009 429R Roush mustang supercharged at only 12,000 miles on the car. I was shifting to 4th from 3rd at a higher RPM starting a race and I accidently caught 2nd gear. Check engine l…

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## [Odyssey, Town & Country, Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-town-country-caravan/171356)

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**Author:** [@Movybuf79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Movybuf79)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-town-country-caravan/171356 "2020-10-20T18:12:45Z")

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I have a budget of around $10-12,000. I have narrowed my search down to three minivans. I am looking for some advice on which one would be the better option. Here’s what I am looking at: 2012 Honda Odyssey. 137k miles. …

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## [Looking for recalls on 2015 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-recalls-on-2015-jeep-cherokee/171395)

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**Author:** [@Cnewman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cnewman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-recalls-on-2015-jeep-cherokee/171395 "2020-10-20T18:12:17Z")

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can you tell me the recalls for my 2015 jeep trialhawk

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## [Chevy s10 1996 No Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-1996-no-power/171336)

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**Author:** [@Ivan-Ortiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ivan-Ortiz)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-1996-no-power/171336 "2020-10-20T17:46:47Z")

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Hello! My chevy s10 will not start! No power is getting to the dash or anything. No starter kicking on or anything. We’ve changed the ignition lock cylinder , the ignition switch, and checked if the battery was good. Any…

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## [Automobiles and Covid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobiles-and-covid/171340)

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**Author:** [@Ted-626](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ted-626)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobiles-and-covid/171340 "2020-10-20T15:24:31Z")

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Regardless of make and model or your feelings about the pandemic many folks, myself included, have seen a sharp decline in vehicle use. Cars that were making trips almost everyday are now lucky to leave the driveway onc…

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## [The world's fastest production car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-fastest-production-car/171380)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-fastest-production-car/171380 "2020-10-20T15:22:39Z")

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… that I never before heard of… https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-19/ssc-tuatara-is-world-s-fastest-production-car-new-top-speed-record?cmpid=BBD101920\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=newsletter&utm\_term=2…

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## [2015 Chevrolet Sonic - CEL when I stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-cel-when-i-stop/171367)

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**Author:** [@Lashun75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lashun75)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-cel-when-i-stop/171367 "2020-10-20T14:35:00Z")

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Check engine light on keep cutting off at red lights or stop sigh

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## [2014 Buick Encore - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-ac-issues/171376)

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**Author:** [@aweso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aweso)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-ac-issues/171376 "2020-10-20T14:33:48Z")

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The air condition has been going off and on. Sometimes it just blow hot air.

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## [2012 Chrysler 200 - Cost of hitting a rail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-cost-of-hitting-a-rail/171331)

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**Author:** [@Brenda44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenda44)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-cost-of-hitting-a-rail/171331 "2020-10-20T12:15:09Z")

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Hit a rail. Knowked two tires off how much its cost to fix

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## [2012 hyundai sonata limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-limited/171345)

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**Author:** [@Tonya-20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonya-20)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-limited/171345 "2020-10-20T05:48:08Z")

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I have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited. The alternator had been going out for some time, and it finally went out the other day on the freeway. so it wouldn’t start after that even with the cables. So I got another alternat…

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## [2007 Kia Sorento RWD 3.8L Valve Cover Torque Spec](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sorento-rwd-3-8l-valve-cover-torque-spec/171381)

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**Author:** [@youdunnojack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/youdunnojack)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sorento-rwd-3-8l-valve-cover-torque-spec/171381 "2020-10-20T04:58:33Z")

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Doing the valve cover gaskets (as well as a ton of other things) and, after an exhaustive search, I can’t seem to find the torque spec or tightening order for the valve covers and I’m starting to feel stabby. Does anybod…

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## [Could a tire balance or allignment reduce my cars shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-tire-balance-or-allignment-reduce-my-cars-shaking/171363)

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**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-tire-balance-or-allignment-reduce-my-cars-shaking/171363 "2020-10-20T04:23:20Z")

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about 3,000 miles ago i noticed my car swaying, almost like the wind was pushing it however i was holding the wheel straight. With newer car I thought that was super weird with only 80k miles. So noticed my wheels in th…

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## [Car will sometimes start and sometimes not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-sometimes-start-and-sometimes-not/171372)

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**Author:** [@Tucker-Manis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tucker-Manis)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-sometimes-start-and-sometimes-not/171372 "2020-10-20T02:37:11Z")

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Lately when i sit in my car while it’s running for maybe 20-30mins i’ll turn it off and when i got back to start it, it won’t at all, it wont even make a cranking noise, maybe once. the battery is fine in it because all …

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## [Engine light after 1700 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-after-1700-miles/171357)

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**Author:** [@Darren13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darren13)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-after-1700-miles/171357 "2020-10-19T22:49:27Z")

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I have a 2020 Honda Civic with 1700 miles that I purchased new. Yesterday while driving the check engine light came on. There were no driveability issues so I borrowed a code reader and received a P0133 code, slow respon…

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## [P2647 Rocker Arm Actuator System is Stuck Open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2647-rocker-arm-actuator-system-is-stuck-open/71463)

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**Author:** [@Stig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stig)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2647-rocker-arm-actuator-system-is-stuck-open/71463 "2020-10-19T22:09:51Z")

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Yesterday the check engine light came on 03 Accord EX 4-cyl auto, the code is P2647. According to the dealership and O’Reilly print out it can be a number of things, so I am looking for some guidance. The car starts runn…

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## [1995 Mazda B2300 (Ford Ranger) parking brake adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-b2300-ford-ranger-parking-brake-adjustment/171312)

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**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-b2300-ford-ranger-parking-brake-adjustment/171312 "2020-10-19T21:29:55Z")

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My parking brake pedal goes almost to the floor. The cable system has one cable that goes from the pedal to mid-truck. At that point it connects to two separate cables (one to each wheel). I expected to see an equalizer/…

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## [2015 Mazda Mazda6 needs a shop in central Ohio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda6-needs-a-shop-in-central-ohio/171371)

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**Author:** [@Buckeye00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buckeye00)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda6-needs-a-shop-in-central-ohio/171371 "2020-10-19T19:19:05Z")

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Looking for a good Mazda shop in central Ohio.

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## [2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class leaking oil a little bit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-e-class-leaking-oil-a-little-bit/170510)

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**Author:** [@DavidJGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidJGreen)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-e-class-leaking-oil-a-little-bit/170510 "2020-10-19T18:57:22Z")

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running rough may need new valve covers

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## [Strange clicking/scraping/grinding noise while slowing (with video link)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-clicking-scraping-grinding-noise-while-slowing-with-video-link/171364)

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**Author:** [@amay033\_171674](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amay033_171674)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-clicking-scraping-grinding-noise-while-slowing-with-video-link/171364 "2020-10-19T18:48:09Z")

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Hi Everyone, first time posting here. I attached a video of the ridiculous noises coming from my 2007 Ford Freestyle. It’s a metallic-sounding scraping/clicking noise coming from under the car. I usually hear it when I l…

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## [1979 Toyota 20r Distributor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-toyota-20r-distributor/171333)

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**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-toyota-20r-distributor/171333 "2020-10-19T18:33:39Z")

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20R engine in 1979 Celica I was wondering why the mileage suddenly dropped from 24 to 15(!) mpg, with the engine barely able to idle. I checked fuel pressure (good), but vacuum was only 15" (it was 20inches last I chec…

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## [2006 Scion tC rear window won’t go up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-tc-rear-window-won-t-go-up/171210)

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**Author:** [@Kim06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kim06)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-tc-rear-window-won-t-go-up/171210 "2020-10-19T14:38:53Z")

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Passenger window on 2006 scion will not go back up. 2nd Time in a month First time took it to shop Don’t know what the problem was or what they did to Fix the problem

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## [2006 Pontiac G6 slows but doesn’t stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-slows-but-doesn-t-stall/171202)

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**Author:** [@Williamgoebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williamgoebel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-slows-but-doesn-t-stall/171202 "2020-10-19T14:27:59Z")

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On a 2006 Pontiac G6 the engine slows just idles but don’t stall and I have no power I would that be

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## [Bmw jerky downshifting automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-jerky-downshifting-automatic/171323)

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**Author:** [@Kareemsukkar123\_171643](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kareemsukkar123_171643)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-jerky-downshifting-automatic/171323 "2020-10-19T07:16:05Z")

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Hey guys I have a 2016 BMW 435i GC and I’ve been having this issue for months now. Whenever the car is rolling to a stop or I brake approaching a red light the car hesitates and the rpms flick up to 1500-2000. This happe…

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## [Timing belt install incorrectly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-install-incorrectly/171342)

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**Author:** [@Kay1316](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kay1316)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-install-incorrectly/171342 "2020-10-19T05:09:57Z")

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I own 2014 VW TDI Passat. I just done timing belt change and 100k service and oil change. It’s cost me $2,550. I never want my car to broke down in the middle of driving. It was my worst nightmare just to think of it. …

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## [Life of a Lexus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-of-a-lexus/47490)

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**Author:** [@rhmgadm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhmgadm)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-of-a-lexus/47490 "2020-10-19T03:35:19Z")

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What's the useful life of a Lexus ES 350. I have 63k on it, and no real problems, but I tend to get nervous around 60k, and wonder whether I should start thinking new. I've never kept a car much longer, but am thinking…

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## [2012 Legacy - repairs will be more than its value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-legacy-repairs-will-be-more-than-its-value/171019)

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**Author:** [@FedUpSubaruOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FedUpSubaruOwner)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-legacy-repairs-will-be-more-than-its-value/171019 "2020-10-19T01:04:04Z")

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102000miles on my 2012 Subaru Legacy. Tooling down the interstate, the car starts shaking, and all the dash lights come on. Got it towed to a repair shop (reputable) and was told it would cost between 3500-4000 to repair…

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## [2016 Honda Civic Sdn - Same old Honda AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-same-old-honda-ac-issue/171329)

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**Author:** [@crisg81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crisg81)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-same-old-honda-ac-issue/171329 "2020-10-19T00:54:50Z")

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I’ve also had the same issue with my AC since the first year I bought it. I continue to take it back to the dealer and they replaced the compressor at first but that did not fix the problem. The last time I took it in th…

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## [Can driving with misfire cause engine damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-driving-with-misfire-cause-engine-damage/171290)

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**Author:** [@Mrnicefordguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrnicefordguy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-driving-with-misfire-cause-engine-damage/171290 "2020-10-18T20:25:05Z")

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Title. Can driving with single cylinder misfire due to lean condition cause major engine damage and if so what? (Piston rings, valve stems, etc.) I have a misfire on cylinder 3 on my 4 cyl car for the first 1-2 minutes …

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## [First Place Finish Car Care System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-place-finish-car-care-system/54494)

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**Author:** [@janetc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janetc)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-place-finish-car-care-system/54494 "2020-10-18T20:17:28Z")

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I am buying a new car! My dealership is pushing the First Place Finish Car Care System, a protection for interior and exterior for $500. They reapply it every six months for 3 years and you get a little kit with all the …

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## [What type of lugnut do I need for aftermarket rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-lugnut-do-i-need-for-aftermarket-rims/171299)

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**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-lugnut-do-i-need-for-aftermarket-rims/171299 "2020-10-18T20:12:06Z")

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Eneki rims, tried using impact drill to service my breaks and rotate my tires. However looks like the guy has custom rims on my car and didn’t give me the socket for it. Would this be a 6 spline or what do you guys thi…

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