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## [New timing belt, Still won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-timing-belt-still-won-t-start/171245)

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**Author:** [@Kaitlyn-7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaitlyn-7)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-timing-belt-still-won-t-start/171245 "2020-10-16T15:46:54Z")

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My Honda Civic LX (2003) cut off going down the road about a week ago. My dad took it all apart and replaced the timing belt, has everything aligned to the marks and getting spark. Tried starting it and nothing. Before I…

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## [P0481 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0481-code/171259)

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**Author:** [@Darrell-73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrell-73)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0481-code/171259 "2020-10-16T13:35:51Z")

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I have an 06 torrent with a engine light on for the cooling fan hi control circuit malfunction. I have changed fan plugs ,the fan control relay and the harness for it I put in a new PCM and a coolant sensor but still the…

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## [2008 Dodge Grand Caravan - All Hazard lights illuminated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-all-hazard-lights-illuminated/171234)

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**Author:** [@mspart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mspart)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-all-hazard-lights-illuminated/171234 "2020-10-15T23:54:28Z")

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I have a interesting situation. For the last couple of years intermittently, we would start the van and the windshield wipers would go on by themselves continuously, the headlights would blink on their own, all hazard w…

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## [2013 Fiat 500 - Lost acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-lost-acceleration/167466)

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**Author:** [@sharonbargeron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharonbargeron)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-lost-acceleration/167466 "2020-10-15T22:57:45Z")

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My car suddenly lost acceleration while driving around 60 mph, I could only get speed in 1st and second gear and not past 30 mph ( 5 sped maneul transmission ). Once I got home and it sat for about an hour it was fine. I…

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## [2006 Ford Ranger - misfire code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-misfire-code/171198)

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**Author:** [@bluesky58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluesky58)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-misfire-code/171198 "2020-10-15T22:37:46Z")

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had my plugs and wire replaced and still getting code for misfire what is the next step

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## [Burnout 1 tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnout-1-tire/171000)

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**Author:** [@Idkabtcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Idkabtcars)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnout-1-tire/171000 "2020-10-15T22:29:25Z")

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I was in my 2006 V6 mustang coupe automatic doing burnouts and I noticed only one tire was spinning. Should I be concerned? Or any thought on why that happened.

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## [2019 Chevrolet Malibu- uncomfortable seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-malibu-uncomfortable-seat/171221)

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**Author:** [@matt38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt38)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-malibu-uncomfortable-seat/171221 "2020-10-15T21:38:03Z")

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uncomfortable front driver seat can not find a position to fit me . lower back and neck pain . there is no support in the lower back. I am very unsatisfied being a chevy fan…

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## [It was an interesting week at the shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-was-an-interesting-week-at-the-shop/170505)

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**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-was-an-interesting-week-at-the-shop/170505 "2020-10-15T21:34:48Z")

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10 days ago we did a major but routine service on a Prius. Monday the customer calls and says this morning when the engine started the car sounded like a motorcycle so she was having AAA tow it in. We found someone had r…

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## [Muntz Jet: alumin(i)um body, removable hard top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muntz-jet-alumin-i-um-body-removable-hard-top/171229)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muntz-jet-alumin-i-um-body-removable-hard-top/171229 "2020-10-15T20:46:14Z")

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Reading up on Earl Muntz, I see that he made a ‘convertible’ sports car with an alumin(i)um body, a removable steel hard-top (couldn’t bring it with you), seat belts, other features. It may interest you motorheads. App…

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## [Bypass Relief Valve or Not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-relief-valve-or-not/171216)

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**Author:** [@glennst1011\_160276](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glennst1011_160276)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-relief-valve-or-not/171216 "2020-10-15T18:50:00Z")

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Ok here is an interesting one (for me). I had a reman 5.3 engine installed on my 04 Tahoe. I am keeping old motor for rebuild / swap project. Anyway reman shop installed a high flow oil pump. So my oil pressure runs 6…

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## [Pontiac grand prix 2008](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-2008/171233)

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**Author:** [@Andre-260](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andre-260)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-2008/171233 "2020-10-15T17:10:18Z")

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Battery is being drained while car is off. Possible issues are wire shortage, fuse/sensor failed, connectivity, or alarm system malfunction. Does anyone have experience with this?

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## [Audi a4 2009 Radio turn on and off everyt 15 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-2009-radio-turn-on-and-off-everyt-15-seconds/171208)

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**Author:** [@Jla-12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jla-12)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-2009-radio-turn-on-and-off-everyt-15-seconds/171208 "2020-10-15T16:09:01Z")

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when I turn on the Radio , or the thing that connect to a channel , to play music from your phone , the radio will work for 15 seconds and then stop , after 5 second it will turn back on and repeat the same process forev…

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## [08 Avalon vs 2011 corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-avalon-vs-2011-corolla/171029)

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**Author:** [@jeffreyd182\_161151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffreyd182_161151)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-avalon-vs-2011-corolla/171029 "2020-10-15T15:00:16Z")

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Hi all. So I’m on the verge of choosing a new car. My two choices are a 2008 Avalon or a 2011 corolla. The Avalon has 108k miles, is a NY native car so has some small patches of rust underneath but nothing crazy. The de…

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## [Flat spotting or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-spotting-or-something-else/171206)

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**Author:** [@ageldor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ageldor)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-spotting-or-something-else/171206 "2020-10-15T13:50:32Z")

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Took my pickup truck for a balance/align/rotate recently, and was told that the two rear tires have “slipped belts” and need to be replaced. Having done some reading and thinking, I am skeptical and would appreciate some…

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## [2003 Volkswagen Beetle - P0172 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-p0172-code/171191)

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**Author:** [@bop7176](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bop7176)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-p0172-code/171191 "2020-10-15T13:24:52Z")

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I have a Beetle 1.8 turbo, the check engine light keeps coming on with a cope of P0172 Mass Air flow Sensor I changed that and it check engine light came back on, then also the EPC light goes on and off, also when I flo…

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## [P06DE - 2011 Jeep GC Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Stuck On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p06de-2011-jeep-gc-engine-oil-pressure-control-circuit-stuck-on/106962)

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**Author:** [@garygagne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garygagne)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p06de-2011-jeep-gc-engine-oil-pressure-control-circuit-stuck-on/106962 "2020-10-15T13:20:06Z")

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Hello All, Looking for some assistance on a check engine light code for a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L V6 Flex-fuel 4WD SUV. The code is “P06DE - Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Stuck On”. The problem star…

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## [Made a U-Turn a bit too tightly. Swiped the median](https://community.cartalk.com/t/made-a-u-turn-a-bit-too-tightly-swiped-the-median/171217)

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**Author:** [@BSCentral](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BSCentral)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/made-a-u-turn-a-bit-too-tightly-swiped-the-median/171217 "2020-10-15T12:16:04Z")

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I own a 2014 Toyota Corolla. On impact, my left rear wheel lifted up. But I also heard a brief, ~2 second, scraping noise. I am curious if that was the sound of friction by the underside of my vehicle making contact. St…

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## [Muntz motor mansions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muntz-motor-mansions/171184)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muntz-motor-mansions/171184 "2020-10-15T06:57:37Z")

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Ever driven one? ridden one? seen one? The jingle tickled my Mother; she used to ‘sing’ it, ‘…to you at once direct from Madman Muntz’. Father was too economical to rent one. I remember the little cartoon Napoleon c…

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## [Need to replace ECU... will this replacement work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-replace-ecu-will-this-replacement-work/171166)

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**Author:** [@workforumwork\_169205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/workforumwork_169205)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-replace-ecu-will-this-replacement-work/171166 "2020-10-15T05:09:38Z")

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Hi guys, If my electrician is correct it seems we need to replace ECU because of the starting issues, also worth to mention I have a jeep grand Cherokee 4.7 year 2000 and we are based in Europe. (car is imported from st…

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## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser oil light beeps only when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-oil-light-beeps-only-when-braking/171215)

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**Author:** [@JudyJim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudyJim)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-oil-light-beeps-only-when-braking/171215 "2020-10-14T22:47:28Z")

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Oil light comes on and beeps when I hit the brakes. Then it goes off when the car is moving…

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## [2010 Ford Fusion now has pulley problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-now-has-pulley-problem/171213)

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**Author:** [@dgeisner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgeisner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-now-has-pulley-problem/171213 "2020-10-14T22:40:41Z")

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My car had the control arms done coils, and now making a rattle noise. Had air conditioning and new tire, barkes, etc…now mechanic says that it has a pulley problem inside engine

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## [2013 Hyundai Tucson - identifying overfilled oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-tucson-identifying-overfilled-oil/171205)

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**Author:** [@Bernie58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bernie58)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-tucson-identifying-overfilled-oil/171205 "2020-10-14T22:33:22Z")

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Two different maintenance companies did oil change. Both overfilled. Other than checking oil stick how do I know it’s over filled.

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## [Replaced alternator now check engine is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-alternator-now-check-engine-is-on/171086)

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**Author:** [@Tabitha-15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tabitha-15)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-alternator-now-check-engine-is-on/171086 "2020-10-14T21:17:48Z")

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I have 2002 Chevy trailblazer, my alternator went out so I replaced it myself. Now my check engine light is on and a/c wont kick on. What shall I do or check first?

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## [Transmission replacement problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-replacement-problems/171200)

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**Author:** [@danielscottclark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielscottclark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-replacement-problems/171200 "2020-10-14T18:42:32Z")

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Hi, I have a '97 Ford E250 with a new 4r70w transmission in new speed sensors, new range sensor, and it still wont get in gear and move. It will barely move if i rev the engine. New cooling lines. One leaks. It basicall…

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## [1986 Chevy S-10 Blazer gas gauge not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevy-s-10-blazer-gas-gauge-not-working/160941)

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**Author:** [@JimFreeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFreeman)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevy-s-10-blazer-gas-gauge-not-working/160941 "2020-10-14T18:05:05Z")

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1986 S10 Blazer. About year ago, water temp would go to 250, then slowly to 190. Both sensors changed, same result. All freeze plugs changed. Computer showed temp holding 190. Took dash out, tested independently. Dash ok…

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## [2008 Nissan Altima - Runs hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-runs-hot/171161)

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**Author:** [@Mqturner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mqturner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-runs-hot/171161 "2020-10-14T14:22:37Z")

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2008 Nissan Altima coupe engine running hot if I turn heat up the coolant gage goes down when driving

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## [Fuel Pump or Injectors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-or-injectors/171071)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-or-injectors/171071 "2020-10-14T10:09:06Z")

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My 2001 mustang v6 has a bad misfire upon starting but only if the engine has been warmed up, turned off and then restarted while still warm. I also smell strong fumes/exhaust when it misfires. It’s definitely NOT gasoli…

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## [99 mazda miata mx5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mazda-miata-mx5/171110)

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**Author:** [@miaflowerpot\_171505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miaflowerpot_171505)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mazda-miata-mx5/171110 "2020-10-14T00:42:30Z")

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Hello there. A shop did a ‘routine’ radiator repair (aaa owned, car was towed there) a year ago. The mechanic who worked on it forgot to put things together right, car overheated first day back. Shop acknowledged the e…

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## [Multiple Bad Distributors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-bad-distributors/25610)

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**Author:** [@prather](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prather)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-bad-distributors/25610 "2020-10-14T00:09:07Z")

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I have a '94 Mazda MX 3. For many years it was driven only on Sundays in the Bay Area. Finally in the last few years we started driving it more frequently so it now has just under 100,000 miles in 14 years of driving. …

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## [2010 Toyota Highlander - Fire!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-highlander-fire/171174)

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**Author:** [@Lib40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lib40)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-highlander-fire/171174 "2020-10-13T22:11:36Z")

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Anyone have a vehicle fire that developed in the rear interior hatch compartment area?

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