# Latest

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## [Need help diagnosing swaying issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-diagnosing-swaying-issue/199233)

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**Author:** [@ThatDudeBishop222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThatDudeBishop222)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-diagnosing-swaying-issue/199233 "2025-02-21T22:16:19Z")

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In Nov of 2024 I bought a 2018 Ford fusion Titanium Hybrid from a car dealership in St Louis. That evening on the way there it started snowing. After buying the car as I got on the highway the readend began swaying left …

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## [Bye-bye to another one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bye-bye-to-another-one/199229)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bye-bye-to-another-one/199229 "2025-02-21T19:58:01Z")

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… as Nikola joins the ranks of Canoo, Fisker, and Lordstown: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63841019/nikola-ev-startup-bankruptcy/

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## [Faulty parts replacement responsibility for labor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-parts-replacement-responsibility-for-labor/199198)

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**Author:** [@aakaash3404\_192910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aakaash3404_192910)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-parts-replacement-responsibility-for-labor/199198 "2025-02-21T17:01:10Z")

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A year ago at car inspection, I had to have a brake job. This year, the brakes failed again, due to what they said was a faulty part, which they were able to get replaced by the manufacturer + $50 for the labor. Their st…

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## [Some light maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-light-maintenance/199109)

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**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-light-maintenance/199109 "2025-02-21T02:42:47Z")

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I’m finally getting around to something I’ve been planning to do since I got this 12 mazda 3 skyactiv 3k miles ago. I did the oil change today (it was fresh when I got it) and want to replace the plugs, not that theres a…

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## [2021 Mazda CX-5 - How to update GPS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-cx-5-how-to-update-gps/199216)

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**Author:** [@Bluey39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluey39)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-cx-5-how-to-update-gps/199216 "2025-02-21T01:27:26Z")

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Easy and cheap way to update GPS

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## [Porsche Paint Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-paint-advice/199220)

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**Author:** [@Gooner2216\_192923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gooner2216_192923)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-paint-advice/199220 "2025-02-20T20:00:28Z")

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Hi people! I have a beautiful 991 from 2013. I bought it from a family friend (old lady) who unfortunately mistreated the car badly. The paint was scratched all over and it had started to loosen up in some of the corner…

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## [Mr Boffo takes his self-driving car for a road trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-takes-his-self-driving-car-for-a-road-trip/199204)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-takes-his-self-driving-car-for-a-road-trip/199204 "2025-02-20T14:26:25Z")

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## [Citroen Xsara hatchback 1.6 petrol stalls at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-xsara-hatchback-1-6-petrol-stalls-at-idle/199207)

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**Author:** [@Matt01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt01)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-xsara-hatchback-1-6-petrol-stalls-at-idle/199207 "2025-02-20T14:22:58Z")

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Hello all, First time writing here. I have a problem with Citroen Xsara hatchback 1.6 petrol. It keep stalling at idle, no matter the engine is hot or cold. I have cleaned the throttle body, but it is still stalling whe…

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## [Help with a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-a-car/199128)

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**Author:** [@Mp315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mp315)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-a-car/199128 "2025-02-20T09:45:13Z")

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Hi folks, I have a 1992 Chrysler Spirit R/T that has been sitting outdoors for 10 years without being started, so it needs to be painted. However, I need to know if it would be a good idea to restore it to use as a perso…

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## [Avalon: P0012 P0014 and a noise after valve cover gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-p0012-p0014-and-a-noise-after-valve-cover-gasket/199217)

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**Author:** [@leaningdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leaningdog)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-p0012-p0014-and-a-noise-after-valve-cover-gasket/199217 "2025-02-20T03:36:55Z")

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I have a myriad of issues after doing the bank 1 valve cover gasket kit, and all 6 coils and plugs. Shortly after starting up, there was a P0335 for the Crankshaft position sensor. After a few miles there was also a p001…

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## [Car Accident Toe to Residence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accident-toe-to-residence/199189)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accident-toe-to-residence/199189 "2025-02-20T02:07:00Z")

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I’m in the states. Trying to figure out what happens legally when you get into an accident and the car has to be towed because it’s unsafe to drive. If I get into a car accident and my car is no longer drivable, and need…

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## [2004 Subaru Outback won't start after a short drive on a very cold day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-wont-start-after-a-short-drive-on-a-very-cold-day/199208)

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**Author:** [@pedersdan\_192922](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pedersdan_192922)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-wont-start-after-a-short-drive-on-a-very-cold-day/199208 "2025-02-20T01:20:30Z")

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Once in a while my 2004 Subaru outback won’t start after a short drive on a very cold morning (below zero Fahrenheit). It starts fine first thing in the morning then I drive it a quarter of a mile to the store, and 20 m…

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## [Red Flag for Service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-flag-for-service/199188)

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**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-flag-for-service/199188 "2025-02-19T20:07:16Z")

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Last Saturday, I wanted to test drive a 2012 Honda CRV that’s for sale by a new car dealership that also sells used vehicles of other brands. I was told the car was being serviced by a dealership of another brand down th…

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## [2010 GMC Terrain - ABS issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-terrain-abs-issues/199178)

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**Author:** [@Daniel\_MichelleFaerber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel_MichelleFaerber)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-terrain-abs-issues/199178 "2025-02-19T19:38:40Z")

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Does anyone else have problem with the ABS on the front of their 2010 GMC terrain on the right side replaced the pigtail and the sensor and it’s still coming up that it’s not working on the left side I just noticed it’s …

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## [What is your opinion on the VW ID buzz?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-on-the-vw-id-buzz/199183)

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**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-on-the-vw-id-buzz/199183 "2025-02-19T16:34:51Z")

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Maybe due to its strong popularity on the island why I so happen to embrace and admire the vw bus. My Dad actually owned one back in his early days and I enjoyed the loud sound of the engine ( similarly to that of a…

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## [My car takes extra long to accelerate over 2500rpms in every gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-takes-extra-long-to-accelerate-over-2500rpms-in-every-gear/199077)

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**Author:** [@Djcool1432008\_192823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Djcool1432008_192823)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-takes-extra-long-to-accelerate-over-2500rpms-in-every-gear/199077 "2025-02-19T04:42:20Z")

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Car: 1996 Honda Civic EX, d16y8 engine, manual transmission. Bone stock. Problem: When I am accelerating in any gear my car will take extra long to get over 2500 rpms, the higher the gear the longer it takes. But I ha…

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## [Where is the transmission range sensor/neutral safety switch on a Daewoo Lanos?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-transmission-range-sensor-neutral-safety-switch-on-a-daewoo-lanos/197985)

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**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-transmission-range-sensor-neutral-safety-switch-on-a-daewoo-lanos/197985 "2025-02-19T00:11:51Z")

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I am having problems with my 2002 Daewoo Lanos not cranking or starting randomly. In the past, I have been able to resolve this problem by inserting the key into the interlock slot on the transmission shifter, cycling t…

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## [Truck Transmission Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-transmission-failure/199185)

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**Author:** [@percules](https://community.cartalk.com/u/percules)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-transmission-failure/199185 "2025-02-18T21:04:29Z")

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Hello all, I don’t know much about cars but I bought an old 2000 2wd 4.6 f150 for work. Long story short replacing the radiator myself I twisted off part of the transmission line going to the radiator during the install …

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## [Is Tesla introducing a bargain version of their Cybertruck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tesla-introducing-a-bargain-version-of-their-cybertruck/197659)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tesla-introducing-a-bargain-version-of-their-cybertruck/197659 "2025-02-18T20:58:36Z")

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:grimacing:

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## [If you are/were insured by Progressive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-are-were-insured-by-progressive/199175)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-are-were-insured-by-progressive/199175 "2025-02-18T01:43:09Z")

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… during the period of 5/21-5/23, you may be eligible for a cash settlement as a result of a data breach. The deadline to register for this settlement is tomorrow, 2/18/25: https://progressivesecuritysettlement.com/

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## [2014 Kia Sportage - CEL says Catalytic converter, but I don't believe it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sportage-cel-says-catalytic-converter-but-i-dont-believe-it/199118)

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**Author:** [@jrich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrich)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sportage-cel-says-catalytic-converter-but-i-dont-believe-it/199118 "2025-02-18T00:11:11Z")

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check light on and code shows catalytic converter but car displays none of the symptoms associated with that. what else could it be?

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## [Porsche plummets in the Chinese marketplace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-plummets-in-the-chinese-marketplace/199176)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-plummets-in-the-chinese-marketplace/199176 "2025-02-17T22:10:38Z")

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## [2014 Jeep Cherokee Not Starrting Sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-not-starrting-sometimes/199104)

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**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-not-starrting-sometimes/199104 "2025-02-17T20:44:10Z")

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Hello All. Most all the time we turn the key and nothing happens. It does start eventually…sometimes after 4-5 turns of the key. I don’t hear any sounds at all. Any idea what this could be or what I can check? Thank you…

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## [2007 Acura RDX (tech) NAV DVD update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-tech-nav-dvd-update/199174)

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**Author:** [@rkohli2000\_192884](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkohli2000_192884)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-tech-nav-dvd-update/199174 "2025-02-17T18:58:57Z")

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Hello, I purchased the new Nav DVD (2021 from Acura) for update of the navigation maps. I’ve located the Nav DVD player on the passenger side near the console floor behind the carpet hatch. It has an orange “open” push…

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## [2019 Hyundai Kona - Can I use this oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-can-i-use-this-oil/199125)

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**Author:** [@VergilioSy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VergilioSy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-can-i-use-this-oil/199125 "2025-02-17T16:56:20Z")

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Is the engine oil “Motion 5W 30” ILSAC GF-6AAPI SP/CFACEA A3/B4 C3100% applicable for use on my 2019 Hyundai Kona gas engine?

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## [Looking for a bidirection scan tool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-bidirection-scan-tool/198860)

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**Author:** [@BrianSki445\_192638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianSki445_192638)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-bidirection-scan-tool/198860 "2025-02-17T15:35:04Z")

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I want to upgrade to an budget entry level bidirectional one. (Not just a code reader.) Autel seems to be good but there are so many models. I am looking for one that can do TPMS. BT is not really needed. Reading the sen…

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## [A serpentine belt issue wouldn't have anything to do with an overdue oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-serpentine-belt-issue-wouldnt-have-anything-to-do-with-an-overdue-oil-change/199168)

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**Author:** [@Jneufeld2021\_192300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jneufeld2021_192300)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-serpentine-belt-issue-wouldnt-have-anything-to-do-with-an-overdue-oil-change/199168 "2025-02-17T15:04:07Z")

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So today, I noticed a squeaking sound when my car is running. It is very cold where I live, and after doing some research I am fairly sure it’s the serpentine belt. That’s no issue I will have to bring it to a mechanic t…

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## [2022 Nissan Pathfinder - Fast brake wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-nissan-pathfinder-fast-brake-wear/199167)

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**Author:** [@RIZZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIZZ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-nissan-pathfinder-fast-brake-wear/199167 "2025-02-17T14:30:15Z")

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But the 22 Pathfinder 3 years ago and we’re up to 18,000 mi on it and the rear brakes were squealing when you were going in reverse. Needless to say got him repaired $540 later New rotors new pads mechanic said he’s neve…

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## ['94 buick century crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-buick-century-crank-no-start/199170)

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**Author:** [@Skylar-Rohaley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skylar-Rohaley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-buick-century-crank-no-start/199170 "2025-02-17T05:29:28Z")

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I have a 1994 buick century that started to sputter really bad on a half hour trip away. It felt as if one of the coil packs went bad, and was running on 4/6 cyl. All of a sudden, it sputtered out and died. Tried to thro…

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## [Honda and Nissan are in talks to Merge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-and-nissan-are-in-talks-to-merge/198421)

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**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-and-nissan-are-in-talks-to-merge/198421 "2025-02-17T01:03:16Z")

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Honda and Nissan Reportedly Are in Merger Talks

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