# Latest

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## [Auto theft function malfunction?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-theft-function-malfunction/168975)

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**Author:** [@Mitzi-12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitzi-12)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-theft-function-malfunction/168975 "2020-08-20T18:09:29Z")

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Hello I have a 2004 chevrolet colorado that refuses to start intermittently. I don’t see any flashing lights, but when it does this, won’t start, if I wait 10 minutes after the initial crank, it starts right up. My me…

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## [1997 Subaru Outback - Hard to start when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-outback-hard-to-start-when-hot/168923)

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**Author:** [@Subaruhead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Subaruhead)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-outback-hard-to-start-when-hot/168923 "2020-08-20T16:28:59Z")

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How come the car starter does not engage in 90 degree weather? I bypass the starter with a remote hook up and it starts right up.

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## [2013 Honda Odyssey - Should I buy this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-should-i-buy-this/168902)

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**Author:** [@KristinSchmidt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristinSchmidt)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-should-i-buy-this/168902 "2020-08-20T14:29:48Z")

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Abt to purchase a new Used vehicle as my 2002 Toyota is, uhh, hurting my body to drive bc of some issue. The Toyota Amazingness has over 304,000 moles and, Were i a Car Mechanic, i would keep it and fix it. So, yes, ob…

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## [Tight battery cable cable came off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tight-battery-cable-cable-came-off/168953)

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**Author:** [@rice13860\_170123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rice13860_170123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tight-battery-cable-cable-came-off/168953 "2020-08-20T09:53:03Z")

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So I went to start my car tonight and it turn on fine but when I went to actually start it it died, no lights or anything. I popped the hood and found that my positive cable had come off but it wasn’t loose so I had to l…

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## [Custom headgaskets for custom bore size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-headgaskets-for-custom-bore-size/168904)

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**Author:** [@UPS-Fast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UPS-Fast)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-headgaskets-for-custom-bore-size/168904 "2020-08-20T03:58:02Z")

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Do I have to get custom headgaskets made for an engine if I have it bored out? Are there any alternatives like say modifying an existing headgasket to match bore size? Mazda 1.8 bp-z3 engine.

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## [Attention Mazda owners! Input, please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-mazda-owners-input-please/167772)

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**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-mazda-owners-input-please/167772 "2020-08-20T01:52:34Z")

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I am in the market for a used crossover SUV. I have narrowed it down t Mazda CX-5 (probably Grand Touring). I would love any input or to hear from people who have any Mazda vehicles. Tell me the good and the bad. Here ar…

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## [2016 Chrysler Town & Country - Sliding door isn't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-sliding-door-isnt/168932)

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**Author:** [@JohnmWojtkowiak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnmWojtkowiak)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-sliding-door-isnt/168932 "2020-08-19T23:52:08Z")

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sliding door will not open

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## [Can a 10 mph accident cause frame damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-10-mph-accident-cause-frame-damage/168167)

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**Author:** [@mic3ll3\_t711\_169620](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mic3ll3_t711_169620)\
**Replies:** 91\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-10-mph-accident-cause-frame-damage/168167 "2020-08-19T23:10:22Z")

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I owned a 2017 toyota corolla and was backing out of my parking spot at a stores parking lot when a man in a 2016 toyota tundra rear end my car on the rear right side of my car. My cars bumper completely flew off and the…

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## [Mercedes Benz c- class system info center problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-c-class-system-info-center-problem/168841)

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**Author:** [@doeboy133\_170057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doeboy133_170057)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-c-class-system-info-center-problem/168841 "2020-08-19T22:55:00Z")

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I have a 2002 Mercedes c230 compressor. The information center was working then suddenly stopped. I can’t shut off my oil light. Just got an oil change but not able to reset the light. The controls for the system are on …

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## [2016 Cadillac XTS - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-vibrates/168882)

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**Author:** [@Roof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roof)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-vibrates/168882 "2020-08-19T22:39:34Z")

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Vibration at hwy speed

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## [Grinding gear sound on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-gear-sound-on-start/168927)

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**Author:** [@paulypres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulypres)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-gear-sound-on-start/168927 "2020-08-19T22:34:01Z")

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1/10 starts has a horrible gear grinding sound and hesitation to start. The other 9 times the car starts perfectly without issue. The car eventually starts if I continue turning it over (3 seconds), even though the gear…

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## [2007 Saturn Aura - Muddy fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-aura-muddy-fluid/168917)

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**Author:** [@Jochoa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jochoa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-aura-muddy-fluid/168917 "2020-08-19T21:55:19Z")

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In my power steering reservoir my oil power steering it is Muddy beige color power steering is hard to turn

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## [2012 Audi A6 - Code help - What's next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a6-code-help-whats-next/168925)

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**Author:** [@gcj123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcj123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a6-code-help-whats-next/168925 "2020-08-19T21:49:31Z")

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Code 2950 Turbo under boost \\Valve cover leak

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## [2016 Ford Edge - Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-peeling-paint/168929)

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**Author:** [@DawnC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DawnC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-peeling-paint/168929 "2020-08-19T21:47:59Z")

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Peeling pain on top of doors that lines up wit the roof.

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## [A caster question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-caster-question/168850)

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**Author:** [@zaverxexperiments\_166654](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zaverxexperiments_166654)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-caster-question/168850 "2020-08-19T21:13:07Z")

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Hello, Recently I was messing around in a game called ‘BeamNG Drive’, a realistic softbody car simulator, and I happened to notice something strange… when turning the steering wheel all the way to the right or left, the…

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## [2008 Ford Explorer - Transmission acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-transmission-acting-up/168915)

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**Author:** [@JimMcG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimMcG)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-transmission-acting-up/168915 "2020-08-19T21:00:59Z")

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I am experiencing rough transition from 2nd to 3rd gear. My mechanic said it the transmission solenoid and he’s waiting t hear back from his transmission guy to see if he’ll do it. Is this an expensive job? Don’t want…

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## [2014 Hyundai Equus - driver's seat won't slide back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-drivers-seat-wont-slide-back/143361)

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**Author:** [@alonzo24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alonzo24)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-drivers-seat-wont-slide-back/143361 "2020-08-19T20:28:52Z")

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my drivers seat will not slide backward

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## [2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - CVT Transmission Woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-cvt-transmission-woes/146917)

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**Author:** [@GregGoodman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregGoodman)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-cvt-transmission-woes/146917 "2020-08-19T18:48:51Z")

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2008 Ford Escape hybrid, CVT transmission slips when hot and on incline. Transmission shop can’t recreate the problem so didn’t recommend a fix. Ford no longer sells a replacement transmission and a used CVT with a 1 yea…

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## [2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001)

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**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001 "2020-08-19T18:48:36Z")

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I am soooo wanting to get this car: https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/ZASFAKAN0J7B80240 I’ve read lots of good things, and little bad, but the little bad things are nagging at me.

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## [Oil Leak in 2008 Mazda CX-7 - how urgent is repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-in-2008-mazda-cx-7-how-urgent-is-repair/92422)

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**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-in-2008-mazda-cx-7-how-urgent-is-repair/92422 "2020-08-19T12:52:54Z")

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I have a 2008 Mazda CX-7, I take it in routinely for oil changes. somewhere between oil changes, there was an oil leak that had developed. no warning lights came on - no check engine light or oil light but the levels w…

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## [Attention WBUR Car Talk Fans: Win Tom’s Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-wbur-car-talk-fans-win-tom-s-miata/168910)

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**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-wbur-car-talk-fans-win-tom-s-miata/168910 "2020-08-19T13:16:30Z")

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Hi all, Just a quick note to let you know about a fundraiser for WBUR, the home station of Car Talk. Tom’s son has donated the Miata, and one donor will be eligible to win it. If you’re in the area and interested, pl…

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## [1995 grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-grand-cherokee/168892)

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**Author:** [@Tanerphillips10\_149221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanerphillips10_149221)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-grand-cherokee/168892 "2020-08-19T11:05:27Z")

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Hey I have been having a problem with my Jeep it’s a 1995 grand Cherokee with a 5.2 motor last week I had water in the trunk of it so I got my drill and drilled holes through the back and hit my gas tank (I didn’t know i…

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## [Break VS Brake PSA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-vs-brake-psa/168444)

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**Author:** [@VTMongo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VTMongo)\
**Replies:** 85\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-vs-brake-psa/168444 "2020-08-19T10:24:43Z")

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Cars have BRAKES to slow them down and hold themselves from rolling. Cars sometimes BREAK because some component failed. Car BRAKES can BREAK and need repair.

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## [Closed loop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closed-loop/167273)

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**Author:** [@Darryn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darryn)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closed-loop/167273 "2020-08-18T23:52:25Z")

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Good day Ive posted before about my cars driveability issues. To sum it all up,these are my problems I’m having: CEL p0141 Rough idle Hesitant acceleration Loss of power Clear smoke upon acceleration only. Checke…

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## [Which of these $3k cars should I test drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-of-these-3k-cars-should-i-test-drive/168838)

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**Author:** [@chucknorrisjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chucknorrisjr)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-of-these-3k-cars-should-i-test-drive/168838 "2020-08-19T02:04:19Z")

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I’m brand new to this forum so hopefully this kind of question off the bat is allowed. I’ve decided to buy a used car off craigslist. I just need it for 6 months so my plan is to sell it at the end of the 6 month perio…

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## [2010 Toyota Prius - Ignition coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-ignition-coil/168859)

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**Author:** [@sorayaAbraham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sorayaAbraham)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-ignition-coil/168859 "2020-08-19T01:54:19Z")

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car needs ignition coil replacement. Car does not start ,i had a diagnostic test done.

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## [Tune up and battery light staying in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-and-battery-light-staying-in/168891)

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**Author:** [@Janice-35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janice-35)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-and-battery-light-staying-in/168891 "2020-08-19T01:44:24Z")

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Ok I have 2 questions. 1 my alternator went bad in my truck and killed my battery. I replaced the alternator but the red low battery light won’t go off. How do I fix that? 2nd question I need to do a tune up on it the ra…

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## [Help me decide on 3/4 ton truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-decide-on-3-4-ton-truck/168857)

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**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-decide-on-3-4-ton-truck/168857 "2020-08-19T01:36:18Z")

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Guys I’m going to get right to the point. I have grown up Ford. When I looked at f250’s last December the local dealers wouldn’t budge so I bought a Ram 2500 6.4 hemi. Was a great truck but among some nickel and dime …

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## [2009 Chevrolet 2500 - Ran rough, then quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-2500-ran-rough-then-quit/168866)

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**Author:** [@jamesverhamme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesverhamme)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-2500-ran-rough-then-quit/168866 "2020-08-19T01:27:21Z")

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truck started started running rough, shut down, now wont start or even turn over

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## [2014 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-leaks/168880)

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**Author:** [@pbw56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pbw56)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-leaks/168880 "2020-08-19T00:55:20Z")

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cam carrier engine oil seals are leaking

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