# Latest

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## [Need suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suggestions/167519)

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**Author:** [@Stephanie-56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie-56)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suggestions/167519 "2020-07-23T23:54:10Z")

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I was sitting in a Drive-Thru and my AC turned off out of nowhere I tried to turn it back on it wouldn’t come on but when I started to drive you could feel a little bit of cold air come out of the vents but it only laste…

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## [Dashboard dials (speedometer, etc) & air conditioning working intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-dials-speedometer-etc-air-conditioning-working-intermittently/167702)

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**Author:** [@jameshsterne\_169327](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameshsterne_169327)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-dials-speedometer-etc-air-conditioning-working-intermittently/167702 "2020-07-23T22:59:22Z")

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I own a 2007 Toyota Camry LE, with about 90,000 miles on it. It’s been kept in pretty good condition, however recently I noticed that the air conditioning was blowing hot air occasionally. I took this to a garage to ge…

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## [2017 Toyota Camry - Many electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-many-electrical-issues/167669)

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**Author:** [@javitopr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/javitopr)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-many-electrical-issues/167669 "2020-07-23T21:17:01Z")

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I drive a Toyota Camry LE 2017. So one day I got in my car to go to work and everything was fine nothing unusual. when I got released to lunch I got in my car and tried to start the car and it started but I got all the f…

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## [Am I burping the radiator correctly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-burping-the-radiator-correctly/167695)

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**Author:** [@Mrnicefordguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrnicefordguy)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-burping-the-radiator-correctly/167695 "2020-07-23T20:52:23Z")

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Just serviced my cars cooling system with a friend and per proper protocol, we proceeded to burp/bleed the system afterwards. When we were burping the radiator we did the following: 1.) opened the radiator cap on a cold…

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## [Air conditioner stop blowing cold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-stop-blowing-cold-air/67243)

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**Author:** [@lonnie913](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lonnie913)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-stop-blowing-cold-air/67243 "2011-08-19T23:55:23Z")

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i have a 2006 honda civic lx and the air conditioner works fine when i first start the car. however, after driving for 15-30 minutes the air conditioner starts blowing progressively warmer air, until it starts blowing …

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## [Is an after market tow package worthwhile?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-an-after-market-tow-package-worthwhile/84333)

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**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-an-after-market-tow-package-worthwhile/84333 "2020-07-23T15:59:10Z")

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We have an 07 Chrysler Town & Country, 87k. We're looking to a buy a trailer (a pop up--nothing huge) but need something to tow it. Don't tell me to get a new car, we just paid this one off. Is an after market tow pac…

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## [OBDII INC Reading Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obdii-inc-reading-question/38336)

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**Author:** [@teshiachris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teshiachris)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obdii-inc-reading-question/38336 "2020-07-23T17:53:12Z")

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I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. It has not been driven for the past month. When I went to start it the battery was dead. Charged it and all running ok. I took it to the shop and had to have my Radiator Fan …

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## [2017 Ford Escape Hybrid - Paint problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-hybrid-paint-problem/167745)

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**Author:** [@EdwardEvans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardEvans)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-hybrid-paint-problem/167745 "2020-07-23T17:49:35Z")

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paint is coming off near the windshield

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## [Nasty vent smell in 2018 Chevrolet Equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nasty-vent-smell-in-2018-chevrolet-equinox/119459)

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**Author:** [@Cindi44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindi44)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nasty-vent-smell-in-2018-chevrolet-equinox/119459 "2020-07-23T17:25:19Z")

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I have a 2018 Equinox. I am getting a nasty smell from my vents when I turn on my air. This has been happening since our weather changed and the temperatures started going up. These last couple of hot days, I have run …

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## [2020 Honda CR-V - Paint sealant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-cr-v-paint-sealant/167719)

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**Author:** [@anniedeg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anniedeg)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-cr-v-paint-sealant/167719 "2020-07-23T15:28:23Z")

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buying new Honda CR-V is it worth the price to have paint sealant down cost $749.00

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## [2016 Jeep Cherokee - Bad AM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-bad-am/167724)

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**Author:** [@Rmchale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rmchale)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-bad-am/167724 "2020-07-23T14:51:13Z")

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AM radio has terrible reception in afternoon & evening hours.

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## [2004 Volkswagen Beetle - Revs limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-beetle-revs-limited/167673)

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**Author:** [@RexWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RexWilson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-beetle-revs-limited/167673 "2020-07-23T14:27:17Z")

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MY VW Beetle will not run faster than 32000 RPM: in any gear and also neutral. I have even reset the computer and it did not help. I see that it has to both the Jetta and the Beetle 2 ltr. engine.

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## [2015 Nissan Altima - Thumbs up or down?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-thumbs-up-or-down/167701)

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**Author:** [@CarolynKinsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynKinsey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-thumbs-up-or-down/167701 "2020-07-23T14:11:37Z")

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No problem need advice thinking of buying a 2015 Nissan Altima but it has 130,000 miles looks and drives like a brand new car.im very concerned about the mileage please help (should I or shouldn’t I)???

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## [2013 Lexus CT 200h - Can I ask this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-ct-200h-can-i-ask-this/167704)

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**Author:** [@rk0206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rk0206)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-ct-200h-can-i-ask-this/167704 "2020-07-23T13:59:02Z")

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I am about to purchase a vehicle at a dealership on condition that the passenger side front bumper be fixed - can I ask them to fix it before I sign the purchase agreement?

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## [2018 Chevrolet Traverse - Pots and pans sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse-pots-and-pans-sound/167671)

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**Author:** [@Eddy50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eddy50)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse-pots-and-pans-sound/167671 "2020-07-23T13:17:33Z")

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I have the 2018 traverse. Recently I was driving slowly downhill ( not steep) and I put the car to a halt so as to reverse into a parking. When I engaged the reverse gear, I heard a loud (pots and pans) noise coming from…

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## [Oil leaks from oil pan bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaks-from-oil-pan-bolts/99076)

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**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaks-from-oil-pan-bolts/99076 "2020-07-23T11:48:15Z")

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So I noticed that 3 or 4 bolts are leaking a little oil from my oil pan when I run the engine for a few minutes. I put in a new oil pan myself not to long ago I didn't tighten the bolts to tight I would think because I k…

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## [1995 Chevrolet 1500 - Dad's truck lives on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-1500-dads-truck-lives-on/167709)

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**Author:** [@djromer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djromer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-1500-dads-truck-lives-on/167709 "2020-07-23T11:11:39Z")

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Hi there, my dad passed a couple years ago and i’m taking his 1995 chevy silverado. it has a little over 100k miles on it so i’m excited about that. He lived in NM and i live in CA. i’m picking it up in a month and dr…

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## [2004 Toyota Sienna - Won't turn on - but then does](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-sienna-wont-turn-on-but-then-does/167732)

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**Author:** [@Gramz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gramz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-sienna-wont-turn-on-but-then-does/167732 "2020-07-23T04:37:35Z")

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With key inserted in ignition in the on position, the interior lights, dashboard lights, radio etc do not come on. Van will not start, No starting sounds whatsoever. With the key in the ignition in the on position, I run…

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## [2018 Chevrolet 1500 - Stabilitrack light is hard to catch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-1500-stabilitrack-light-is-hard-to-catch/167681)

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**Author:** [@clyde50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clyde50)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-1500-stabilitrack-light-is-hard-to-catch/167681 "2020-07-23T02:21:10Z")

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stabilitrack light has coming for almost two year . dealer says can’t duplicate

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## [Faults after repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faults-after-repairs/167689)

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**Author:** [@Kirsty-1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kirsty-1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faults-after-repairs/167689 "2020-07-23T01:00:51Z")

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Hey there I recently had my roof lining repaired and the next day when I hoped into the car 2/4 aircon vents in the roof, 1 of the rear lights and the DVD player wouldn’t work. I have tried to get the company back out to…

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## [Replacing 12v battery in toyota camry hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-12v-battery-in-toyota-camry-hybrid/72493)

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**Author:** [@mac\_in\_boyertown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mac_in_boyertown)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-12v-battery-in-toyota-camry-hybrid/72493 "2020-07-22T23:28:38Z")

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I have a 2009 toyota camry hybrid. I am under the impression that changing the 12 volt battery can mess up the computer in the car. My hybrid is now 3 years old, and i am wondering how to know the battery is fading. My…

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## [2012 Scion tC - Oil change gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-tc-oil-change-gone-wrong/152853)

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**Author:** [@CharlesOGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesOGreen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-tc-oil-change-gone-wrong/152853 "2020-07-22T21:36:35Z")

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My friend took his car into a local tire/repair shop to have the oil changed which requires full synthetic oil. He provides the oil and filter and they charged him $15 in labor. He has this done on Friday, picks it up a…

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## [Honda Civic 2003 Catalytic Converter Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2003-catalytic-converter-replacement/167568)

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**Author:** [@doublefoot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doublefoot)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2003-catalytic-converter-replacement/167568 "2020-07-22T21:34:50Z")

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Hi, I need to replace my catalytic converter as I just got a new check engine notice. After observing it, I can see it’s in pretty bad condition at the connection points. Especially the flange, it looks pretty deterior…

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## [03 Altima factory security](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-altima-factory-security/167706)

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**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-altima-factory-security/167706 "2020-07-22T20:38:03Z")

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So a couple weeks ago I posted a question regaurding a fuel pump for my altima,turns out it was 8 codes {from cruise control switch to vehicle interrupter/immobilization codes} majority of which were the latter. My quest…

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## [What was Your Experience Like Buying a Used Car Online? Pros? Cons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-your-experience-like-buying-a-used-car-online-pros-cons/167558)

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**Author:** [@sparklehoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparklehoof)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-your-experience-like-buying-a-used-car-online-pros-cons/167558 "2020-07-22T20:31:49Z")

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If you have bought a car online, what was your experience? Do you have any tips? Regrets? Thanks Car Talkers.

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## [2004 Ford Ranger - Something about a dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-something-about-a-dead-battery/167658)

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**Author:** [@Tony03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony03)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-something-about-a-dead-battery/167658 "2020-07-22T17:49:11Z")

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2004 ranger runs starts fine never a issue today took the cable off motor died started up put dead battery in it charged

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## [Prepaid service / maintenance plan for Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prepaid-service-maintenance-plan-for-subaru-outback/130063)

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**Author:** [@katmell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katmell)\
**Replies:** 53\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prepaid-service-maintenance-plan-for-subaru-outback/130063 "2020-07-22T17:27:10Z")

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Hi there, we just bought our first Subaru yesterday - a 2019 Outback Premium with upgrades. At check-out, we got suckered into paying for the prepaid service plan, which will cover oil changes and other factory recommend…

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## [2011 Nissan Sentra - Bad misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-bad-misfire/167631)

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**Author:** [@fred\_169286](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fred_169286)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-bad-misfire/167631 "2020-07-22T17:01:14Z")

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I have a 2011 Nissan Sentra that is misfiring very badly (shaking, cel flash, burning smell) and i went to get the spark plugs changed and he said that the cylinder 3 was very bad but after replacing them all the issue i…

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## [2019 RAM 2500 - Warm AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-2500-warm-ac/167610)

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**Author:** [@Ram2019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ram2019)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-2500-warm-ac/167610 "2020-07-22T16:30:07Z")

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2019 Ram 2500 HD 6.4L 5500 miles on it A/C blowing warm does not cool truck is new bought it in the winter Dec 2019 dealer saying the temp is below 60F after 8 minutes of driving. They say after checking other trucks it…

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## [What's the price of R134A in your area?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-price-of-r134a-in-your-area/167698)

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**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-price-of-r134a-in-your-area/167698 "2020-07-22T15:53:05Z")

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I will replace the compressor on my old Blazer again soon and while locating a compressor I saw that R134A was $6.50 at the McParts stores here but a small locally owned store had it for $4.00. This morning I was curious…

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