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## [2010 Chevrolet Equinox - do I really need a third catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-do-i-really-need-a-third-catalytic-converter/169716)

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**Author:** [@deacon44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deacon44)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-do-i-really-need-a-third-catalytic-converter/169716 "2020-09-11T18:28:35Z")

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Told vehicle needs catalytic converter again. First replaced at 60,000 miles, now has 69000. Mechanic says check engine light means it needs catalytic converter. Whats going on?

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## [2014 Dodge Grand Caravan - I'm sure it's not the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-grand-caravan-im-sure-its-not-the-battery/169738)

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**Author:** [@tkubas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tkubas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-grand-caravan-im-sure-its-not-the-battery/169738 "2020-09-11T15:45:13Z")

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van takes several times to get it to turn over and i know its not the battery. could it be the starter? or is there another common problem with these vans the electrical or starter.

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## [2004 Nissan Murano - Not Cat, dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-murano-not-cat-dies/169816)

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**Author:** [@MENACE88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MENACE88)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-murano-not-cat-dies/169816 "2020-09-11T15:37:41Z")

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Car trying to die while driving it don’t have a cat what else can it be

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## [Used car value and windshield replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-value-and-windshield-replacement/169788)

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**Author:** [@jason\_s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jason_s)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-value-and-windshield-replacement/169788 "2020-09-11T15:22:58Z")

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How much does it affect a car’s value if the windshield has to be replaced by the seller? (I’m interested in general for newer cars, say 2015 or newer, although I’m looking specifically at a Toyota Prius) I am looking a…

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## [Power, lack of](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-lack-of/169588)

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**Author:** [@biiggchriiss\_170523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/biiggchriiss_170523)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-lack-of/169588 "2020-09-11T15:19:13Z")

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2002 Chevy Impala 3.4L V6 Automatic transmission 165,000 miles I have no throttle response over 40 mph unless floored. The engine seems to be bogging down. From take off to 40 mph the car runs great, although the idle s…

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## [2008 ford edge SE BRAKE ISSUES PLEASE HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-edge-se-brake-issues-please-help/169821)

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**Author:** [@Lyndsey-1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lyndsey-1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-edge-se-brake-issues-please-help/169821 "2020-09-11T15:05:56Z")

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Changed brake booster /master cylinder and bleed brakes. Still soft petals and no abs light on. Replaced the brake light switch no change. I’m loosing my mind and am so frustrated someone please help

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## [Flying v makes "maiden flight"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flying-v-makes-maiden-flight/169620)

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**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flying-v-makes-maiden-flight/169620 "2020-09-11T14:19:51Z")

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“Experts tested a 22.5 kg and 3-meter scale model of the futuristic airplane” I know there’s a few classic movie buffs among you. That quote instantly made me think of “Flight of the Phoenix” with James Stewart. If …

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## [Information about manual shifting speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-about-manual-shifting-speeds/169792)

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**Author:** [@Travis-43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Travis-43)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-about-manual-shifting-speeds/169792 "2020-09-11T13:05:21Z")

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Hello, i retrieved an owners guide for a car i owned several years ago (Ford Fiesta 1978), and at the manual shift speeds page, i’m wondering what is the meaning of the letters “U” and “R” in the table, as it’s not exp…

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## [2008 Honda Odyssey - Key won't turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-key-wont-turn/169756)

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**Author:** [@StephenSpurlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenSpurlin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-key-wont-turn/169756 "2020-09-11T12:01:58Z")

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OEM key will no turn

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## [2015 Volkswagen Passat - outside smells enter the cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-passat-outside-smells-enter-the-cabin/169702)

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**Author:** [@Chance22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chance22)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-passat-outside-smells-enter-the-cabin/169702 "2020-09-11T02:31:41Z")

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I have a 2015 Volkswagen every time a vehicle is in front of me that smells it goes inside my car through the air conditioning vents and I smell clear as day Definitely picking it up from outside going into my car

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## [Car starts, Idles rough, then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-idles-rough-then-dies/46324)

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**Author:** [@felixpuncrocoi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/felixpuncrocoi)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-idles-rough-then-dies/46324 "2020-09-11T01:14:17Z")

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Hi, I have a 98 Ford Escort. A few months ago, we got a check engine light and some rough idling, and had to change the O2 sensor. So we did that, and a few months after that, the car would just start, run for a few seco…

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## [I got rear ended in my new car. Is there a good website that gives auto body repair estimates?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-got-rear-ended-in-my-new-car-is-there-a-good-website-that-gives-auto-body-repair-estimates/169423)

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**Author:** [@dereksgro\_170423](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dereksgro_170423)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-got-rear-ended-in-my-new-car-is-there-a-good-website-that-gives-auto-body-repair-estimates/169423 "2020-09-10T22:21:28Z")

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Hey guys, I’m new to this. Just curious on what you guys think this will cost to repair. Its basically the trunk and bumper, as well as the left side panel thats lifting up a little. Its still drivable, and there’s also …

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## [2008 Hyundai Veracruz - Dead battery and lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-veracruz-dead-battery-and-lights/169775)

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**Author:** [@michaelmahon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelmahon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-veracruz-dead-battery-and-lights/169775 "2020-09-10T21:25:23Z")

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car died battery light and all lights came on

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## [2015 Kia Sedona - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sedona-ac-issues/169803)

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**Author:** [@BillHamilton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillHamilton)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sedona-ac-issues/169803 "2020-09-10T21:04:15Z")

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Going on long trip the AC will stop blowing about 2 hours , cold air out as soon as I get home from the trip it works fine

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## [1986 Ford F-150 hasn’t started since fuel pump replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-f-150-hasn-t-started-since-fuel-pump-replacement/169710)

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**Author:** [@1967mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1967mustang)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-f-150-hasn-t-started-since-fuel-pump-replacement/169710 "2020-09-10T20:08:01Z")

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!986 f150 parked one day has not started since new fuel pump relay good no power to pumps

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## [I have a noise coming from my cooling fan with running shaky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-noise-coming-from-my-cooling-fan-with-running-shaky/169783)

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**Author:** [@Lostmycheckcard\_170633](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lostmycheckcard_170633)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-noise-coming-from-my-cooling-fan-with-running-shaky/169783 "2020-09-10T19:08:38Z")

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They say $754 to replace the whole thing idk should I have someone else to take a look at it? I posted a video on YouTube heres the link Whoops its got my phone nobody look at that😅 lol its got my address …

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## [Corona car care oil change still necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corona-car-care-oil-change-still-necessary/169753)

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**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corona-car-care-oil-change-still-necessary/169753 "2020-09-10T13:50:16Z")

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Due to the pandemic, my car is now mainly stationary. I read that oil can deteriorate due to temperature fluctuation. The manual recommends oil change for a certain amount of miles or 6 months whatever comes first. Is it…

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## [What happens if u installed a wrong o2 sensors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-u-installed-a-wrong-o2-sensors/169794)

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**Author:** [@Sean-Lewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean-Lewis)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 10:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-u-installed-a-wrong-o2-sensors/169794 "2020-09-10T10:11:55Z")

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Ok I bought some oxygen sensors ( o2 ) on amazon, because mine was going bad, so I installed them everything was normal. Then I realized that car start acting weird. \*my gas gage keeps bouncing \*i see my transmission lig…

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## [2015 Toyota Camry - driver’s seat heat mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-driver-s-seat-heat-mystery/169734)

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**Author:** [@L27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/L27)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 10:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-driver-s-seat-heat-mystery/169734 "2020-09-10T10:08:50Z")

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A new evaporator was installed in 2015 Camry to fix air conditioner that was not blowing cool air. Now the drivers seat remains heated even when turned off-why?

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## [A question about AC Condensers and Rock Damage on a New Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-question-about-ac-condensers-and-rock-damage-on-a-new-car/165928)

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**Author:** [@h27kim\_168296](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h27kim_168296)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-question-about-ac-condensers-and-rock-damage-on-a-new-car/165928 "2020-09-10T07:00:59Z")

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Hello everyone, I’ve run into a problem that I did not know existed until last week. The car is 2019 Hyundai Kona (still practically brand new, with only 1700 miles–only 1600 driven by myself). The AC was not working …

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## [When and why are cigarette lighters and ash trays no longer in vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-and-why-are-cigarette-lighters-and-ash-trays-no-longer-in-vehicles/169315)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 105\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-and-why-are-cigarette-lighters-and-ash-trays-no-longer-in-vehicles/169315 "2020-09-10T03:29:33Z")

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Smoker friend is angry. Thank you.

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## [2008 Lexus LS 600h L - Hybrid warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-ls-600h-l-hybrid-warning-light/169785)

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**Author:** [@ab31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ab31)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-ls-600h-l-hybrid-warning-light/169785 "2020-09-10T02:22:54Z")

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check engine light on it said hybrid issue pull at safe spot and call the dealer

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## [2015 Chevrolet 1500 gets poor gas mileage when towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-1500-gets-poor-gas-mileage-when-towing/169720)

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**Author:** [@bobkaren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobkaren)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-1500-gets-poor-gas-mileage-when-towing/169720 "2020-09-10T02:17:49Z")

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rated towing is 9200 lp. my trailer is5444lp. bad gas mileage

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## [Dealership messed up my air filter- What to do when I confront them?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-messed-up-my-air-filter-what-to-do-when-i-confront-them/169741)

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**Author:** [@Sierra-7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sierra-7)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-messed-up-my-air-filter-what-to-do-when-i-confront-them/169741 "2020-09-10T01:46:50Z")

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I’ll try to make this brief. Friday I took my 2017 Chevy Cruze to the dealership closest to my house (bout a mile away) for an oil change and routine maintenance. While I was there the person working with me suggested I …

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## [Rated for towing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rated-for-towing/169765)

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**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rated-for-towing/169765 "2020-09-10T01:37:42Z")

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Where I live the streets and highways are filled with “Landscaping Service” vehicles – usually a pickup truck or small stake-body towing a trailer full of big ol’ lawnmowers, trimmers, etc. They range from well-establis…

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## [Exhaust afterfire “bubbles”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-afterfire-bubbles/169764)

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**Author:** [@ztapley\_170610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ztapley_170610)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-afterfire-bubbles/169764 "2020-09-09T23:56:32Z")

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Hi Ik I sound like a dummy posting on this page about my stock 2010 Ford Focus. However after I backed into a telephone pole(again sound like an idiot but I’m actually am a good driver and desperately needed to find a wa…

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## [2015 Lexus IS 250 - Bluetooth issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-is-250-bluetooth-issues/169772)

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**Author:** [@mari19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mari19)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-is-250-bluetooth-issues/169772 "2020-09-09T22:07:43Z")

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when bluetooth audio on, it keeps going on and off

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## [2016 Buick Enclave - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave-shudders/169767)

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**Author:** [@tjones1962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjones1962)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave-shudders/169767 "2020-09-09T21:52:14Z")

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car shudders when accelerating occasionally

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## [2013 Jeep Patriot - Leaking antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-leaking-antifreeze/169770)

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**Author:** [@DRCastillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DRCastillo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-leaking-antifreeze/169770 "2020-09-09T21:33:14Z")

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antifreeze leak on hose near the oil filter

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## [2018 Nissan Pathfinder - What? Me worry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-pathfinder-what-me-worry/169750)

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**Author:** [@BrandyOliver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrandyOliver)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-pathfinder-what-me-worry/169750 "2020-09-09T21:31:57Z")

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Do I have to worry about transmission problems with my 2018 pathfinder?

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