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## [2013 Honda Accord Sdn - What else to check?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-sdn-what-else-to-check/165950)

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**Author:** [@Roxy28223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roxy28223)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-sdn-what-else-to-check/165950 "2020-06-18T15:14:53Z")

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have a 2013 honda accord when i go over a bump the car suspension wants to get loose under definitely something is wrong honda dealer at brick ell have replaced the rack and pinion twice both tie rods there something wro…

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## [2006 Subaru Legacy - Did a puddle hurt my Subie?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-did-a-puddle-hurt-my-subie/165944)

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**Author:** [@nbehring](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbehring)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-did-a-puddle-hurt-my-subie/165944 "2020-06-18T15:08:24Z")

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I drove through a medium-sized puddle on a dirt road today. Afterwards, I drove another 30 minutes and then stopped. When I tried to start the car again, nothing happened - I couldn’t get the car to turn over. Anyone hav…

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## [Why are dealers pushing financing new cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-dealers-pushing-financing-new-cars/165587)

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**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-dealers-pushing-financing-new-cars/165587 "2020-06-18T15:02:11Z")

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Hello. I’m a bit frustrated. I’m in the process of buying a new truck. I’ve gotten several bids from competing dealers. However I am wanting to pay cash. The dealers are fixated on me getting financing when I have told t…

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## [2011 Hyundai Tucson - The results of waiting till 26K to change oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-tucson-the-results-of-waiting-till-26k-to-change-oil/165115)

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**Author:** [@Rob39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob39)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-tucson-the-results-of-waiting-till-26k-to-change-oil/165115 "2020-06-18T14:37:40Z")

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I enjoy the wittiness of your Car Talk columns. Steve’s oil change problem with his 2011 Hyundai Tucson reminded me of a similar event three years ago. I was at the Hyundai dealer having a minor recall item taken care of…

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## [2008 Toyota Yaris - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-stalls/165849)

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**Author:** [@Shhimpsons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shhimpsons)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-stalls/165849 "2020-06-18T14:08:05Z")

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My car stalls randomly. This happens every once in awhile. I could be going up or down a hill and it could stall.

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## [2018 Nissan Murano -infotainment glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-murano-infotainment-glitch/165938)

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**Author:** [@Rafael00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rafael00)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-murano-infotainment-glitch/165938 "2020-06-18T13:36:54Z")

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My 2018 Nissan Murano has the following problem: The letters above each button on the entertainment screen suddenly turn off, just like the audio. They turn off for 1 second, then return to normal. Please! Help!

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## [2019 Honda HR-V - Apple CarPlay does not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-apple-carplay-does-not-work/165940)

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**Author:** [@LynE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-apple-carplay-does-not-work/165940 "2020-06-18T13:33:59Z")

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Apple carplay does not work. Have taken it to dealer multiple times and the same issue cannot be fixed.

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## [Hertz Rental Cars going out of business ! Bankrupt ?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hertz-rental-cars-going-out-of-business-bankrupt/165034)

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**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\
**Replies:** 74\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hertz-rental-cars-going-out-of-business-bankrupt/165034 "2020-06-18T11:51:55Z")

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I just heard about this and surely I am late to the party. A bit shocking to see this happen to be honest, as Hertz has been in the game a long time. The used car market is about to be flooded with Hertz former rental …

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## [1993 Dodge Grand Caravan - Where to get cheap struts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-grand-caravan-where-to-get-cheap-struts/165903)

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**Author:** [@Marvin37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marvin37)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-grand-caravan-where-to-get-cheap-struts/165903 "2020-06-18T11:14:57Z")

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I have a '93 Dodge Grand Caravan (yeah, I know), and the struts are bad. I am trying to figure out where to get $700 to replace them but for now I just tolerate the poor ride quality and avoid doing anything sporty. Can…

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## [1998 Honda Civic Cpe - How to adjust headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-cpe-how-to-adjust-headlights/165911)

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**Author:** [@Reggiepahu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reggiepahu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-cpe-how-to-adjust-headlights/165911 "2020-06-18T11:11:25Z")

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aim and and adjust my headlights

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## [Car-themed 'Snappy answer to a stupid question' from retiring Al Jaffee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-themed-snappy-answer-to-a-stupid-question-from-retiring-al-jaffee/165866)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-themed-snappy-answer-to-a-stupid-question-from-retiring-al-jaffee/165866 "2020-06-18T00:10:24Z")

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Mad Magazine’s Al Jaffee retired at 99. Mad released an all-Al issue, including this ‘Snappy answer to a stupid question’ from its debut: https://static01.nyt.com/images/2020/06/15/business/15mad-jaffee-04/merlin\_1735…

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## [AVG Fuel Consumption; Automatic Or Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avg-fuel-consumption-automatic-or-manual/165917)

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**Author:** [@Dennis-125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis-125)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avg-fuel-consumption-automatic-or-manual/165917 "2020-06-18T03:41:08Z")

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What are the advantages of setting AVG Fuel Consumption to Manual in Mitsubishi Outlander? What is the best for fuel consumption…AVG Auto or Manual?

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## [TIREFIT Kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tirefit-kit/165931)

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**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tirefit-kit/165931 "2020-06-18T03:26:25Z")

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Our 2014 Town and Country came with a TIREFIT Kit instead of a spare tire. I forgot to replace the TIREFIT sealant bottle a year ago as suggested. At our local dealership today the three parts department employees acte…

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## [Battery failed in less than a year; bad luck or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-failed-in-less-than-a-year-bad-luck-or-something-else/165891)

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**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-failed-in-less-than-a-year-bad-luck-or-something-else/165891 "2020-06-18T02:04:10Z")

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2009 Corolla LE, 118k, battery and alternator are both less than a year old, were installed at the same time. Got in it and it wouldn’t start. No prior symptoms. Terminals are clean. The clock even lost an hour and a hal…

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## [2004 Isuzu Ascender - Dash vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-ascender-dash-vents/165913)

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**Author:** [@oscarmunoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oscarmunoz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-ascender-dash-vents/165913 "2020-06-18T01:13:25Z")

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AC\_heater/dash\_boards\_vents\_do\_not\_work

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## [Gas prices... currently, from all y'all?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-prices-currently-from-all-yall/156437)

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**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\
**Replies:** 222\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-prices-currently-from-all-yall/156437 "2020-06-18T00:47:43Z")

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I bought gas yesterday because I needed some and we went to COSTCO for snacks, ummm… I mean shopping. It got me thinking, with all the craziness going on in parts of the world, there’s been some price volatility, lately…

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## [Which way did he go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-way-did-he-go/165909)

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**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-way-did-he-go/165909 "2020-06-17T23:29:08Z")

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Ambiguity is such a useful cloud for protecting us from the facts. In recent news reports I have heard that automobile sales are increasing while other reports say sales have dropped. Of course the manufacturers didn’t c…

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## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe - Veers to the rigth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-veers-to-the-rigth/165895)

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**Author:** [@georgekj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgekj)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-veers-to-the-rigth/165895 "2020-06-17T23:55:47Z")

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upon acceleration goes fine with pull to right and when gas is leveled off it will veer to the right and back.

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## [Cheap new cars or crossovers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-new-cars-or-crossovers/165597)

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**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-new-cars-or-crossovers/165597 "2020-06-17T22:51:55Z")

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Any favorite brand new cars or crossovers between $14,000 and $21,000 with automatic transmission that you or someone you know have driven and why? Thanks

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## [2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Evap hose issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-evap-hose-issues/165915)

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**Author:** [@shenders94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shenders94)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-evap-hose-issues/165915 "2020-06-17T22:21:26Z")

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Our 2014 Toyota Tundra Crewmax does not blow cold air. I have been told that the evaporator hose has a leak and it will cost a lot of money to have it fixed. I don’t want to have to pay that money if it is something tha…

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## [2014 Nissan Versa paint is chipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-paint-is-chipping/165886)

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**Author:** [@JoanieBreault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoanieBreault)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-paint-is-chipping/165886 "2020-06-17T22:04:39Z")

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hi! I own a Nissan Versa Note 2014 ( blue… ) and the paint is dangerously chipping. Am I the only one?

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## [Car starting problems 04 bonneville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-problems-04-bonneville/165927)

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**Author:** [@shaneross218\_168297](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaneross218_168297)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-problems-04-bonneville/165927 "2020-06-17T21:48:58Z")

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I recently bought an 04 bonneville and whenever I go to start it if I turn the key too far the car just cranks and doesn’t start, I have to lightly turn the key to start the car. I have no idea what’s wrong and was wonde…

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## [1999 Mazda Millenia - Battery trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-millenia-battery-trouble/165924)

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**Author:** [@jay58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jay58)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-millenia-battery-trouble/165924 "2020-06-17T21:30:55Z")

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battery charger hooked up backwards tried to start car new battery is charged but absolutly nothing for power.

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## [My stupid 2001 honda sucky civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stupid-2001-honda-sucky-civic/79450)

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**Author:** [@Katoochoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katoochoo)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stupid-2001-honda-sucky-civic/79450 "2020-06-17T21:25:25Z")

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I have a 2001 Honda Civic Ex that goes into limp mode when the weather is hot. It only happens in hot weather: I drove it during the cooler months, and no problems. Also, it doesn't have any problems if I drive it at …

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## [A/C works after hooking up manifold gauges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-after-hooking-up-manifold-gauges/165861)

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**Author:** [@Jared-29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jared-29)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-after-hooking-up-manifold-gauges/165861 "2020-06-17T20:58:21Z")

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I’ve been researching for about week now and finally broke down and decided to buy some manifold gauges to help troubleshoot my AC problems. The a/c seemed to be doing nothing. The blower would work on all settings ac l…

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## [2009 GMC Yukon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-yukon/165916)

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**Author:** [@erikkfriberg\_153193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikkfriberg_153193)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-yukon/165916 "2020-06-17T19:12:48Z")

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My dad has a Yukon with captain chairs in the middle row. Can those be taken out and replace with the bench type seating?

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## [Drove a 2017 Vette over the weekend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-a-2017-vette-over-the-weekend/165816)

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**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-a-2017-vette-over-the-weekend/165816 "2020-06-17T18:05:08Z")

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Since I can remember I’ve always liked Corvettes. I was a huge Chevrolet fan until the 80’s when they started making complete crap vehicles…but I still always liked the Vette. A guy at work owns a 2017 Corvette Stingray…

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## [2003 Mitsubishi Outlander - is it the CV axle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-outlander-is-it-the-cv-axle/165882)

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**Author:** [@Tiredofmitsi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiredofmitsi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-outlander-is-it-the-cv-axle/165882 "2020-06-17T17:21:33Z")

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I my wife has a 2003 Mitsubishi outlander awd and my son was driving it and it lost power then made a grinding sound coming from the front i was told it could be the cv axle but it looked ok when i pulled it but the pass…

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## [ATF in my oil change!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-in-my-oil-change/165855)

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**Author:** [@brokeNspoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brokeNspoke)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-in-my-oil-change/165855 "2020-06-17T14:04:33Z")

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I was changing my oil in my 04 4Runner and found ATF mixed in. I checked my atf level and it was low. I began adding new oil to the engine and after about 4 quarts I ran the engine. Turned it off and checked the level an…

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## [Passenger Door Does Not Unlock 2012 Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-does-not-unlock-2012-sonata/165838)

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**Author:** [@Roger-The-Shrubber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger-The-Shrubber)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-does-not-unlock-2012-sonata/165838 "2020-06-17T11:32:08Z")

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For my 2012 Sonata, the passenger does not unlock unless I reach over from the driver’s seat and manually unlock it. It used to intermittently work, maybe once every 25 attempts, now it doesn’t work at all. Any thought…

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