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## [2006 Dodge Charger - stalling mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-stalling-mystery/165636)

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**Author:** [@SeanBeckler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanBeckler)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-stalling-mystery/165636 "2020-06-12T21:32:27Z")

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06 RT 5.7…Started with the usual stalling NO CODES …Then my tranny fluid everywhere…Brought to chrysler dealership…$1600 later ran okay for a couple months,Stalling problem again,And again and again…New transmission $300…

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## [2002 GMC Sierra 1500 - Slightly fluctuating RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sierra-1500-slightly-fluctuating-rpms/165680)

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**Author:** [@David5292\_150742](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David5292_150742)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sierra-1500-slightly-fluctuating-rpms/165680 "2020-06-12T20:20:14Z")

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I have a 2002 GMC sierra 1500, V6 4.3L. I am having an issue with the RPMs slightly fluctuating when accelerating. It does not seem to do it all the time. Or eventually it will go away for a while and come back when driv…

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## [Exaust manifold nut spinning with the bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exaust-manifold-nut-spinning-with-the-bolt/165687)

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**Author:** [@Dean-143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean-143)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exaust-manifold-nut-spinning-with-the-bolt/165687 "2020-06-12T19:18:07Z")

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I am replacing the gasket on the front exaust manifold, got it off, got the new one on, and putting the bolts back in, now on the last one, and I can’t get the nut to stop turning with the bolt, any suggestions? Cause I …

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## [2007 Buick LaCrosse key stuck after battery died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-key-stuck-after-battery-died/165633)

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**Author:** [@Tay15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tay15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-key-stuck-after-battery-died/165633 "2020-06-12T19:03:38Z")

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My battery died, I put the key in to try and start it then the key was stuck.

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## [2020 Hyundai Santa Fe dashboard rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-dashboard-rattle/165642)

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**Author:** [@Andrew47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew47)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-dashboard-rattle/165642 "2020-06-12T18:33:01Z")

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Rattle from dashboard when car hits a bump in road

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## [2018 Sonata Hybrid Electronic Water Pump issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-sonata-hybrid-electronic-water-pump-issues/165682)

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**Author:** [@Softscience](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Softscience)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-sonata-hybrid-electronic-water-pump-issues/165682 "2020-06-12T17:53:05Z")

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Hi folks Purchased a 2018 sonata Hybrid last year and it’s already in the shop (23k miles) Warning lights and beeps came on. The dealer says the electronic water pump is faulty and needs to be replaced. This is covered…

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## [2015 Dodge Ram 2500 — oil changes for Cummins diesels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-2500-oil-changes-for-cummins-diesels/165414)

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**Author:** [@RVingLizBruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RVingLizBruce)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-2500-oil-changes-for-cummins-diesels/165414 "2020-06-12T17:29:02Z")

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I have a question about oil changes on Cummins diesel engines. Cummins recommends changing the oil on my 6.7L diesel every 15K miles or 12 months. I drive less than 15k per year and understood that oil does not degrade w…

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## [2015 Chevrolet Colorado - do I really need add-on services?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-do-i-really-need-add-on-services/165668)

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**Author:** [@OldRob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldRob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-do-i-really-need-add-on-services/165668 "2020-06-12T16:25:20Z")

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Every time I go to a dealership to have an oil change, I have to say ‘no’ several times to add on service offers. Do I really need to change all the fluids , filters, etc. they pitch to you?

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## [Engine Fault Light in 2013 Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fault-light-in-2013-ford-escape/96736)

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**Author:** [@Linda\_Murray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda_Murray)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fault-light-in-2013-ford-escape/96736 "2020-06-12T16:24:56Z")

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I bought a 2013 Ford Escape in March of 2016 and have had a recurring problem ever since. I get a problem message on my display stating " ENGINE FAULT - SERVICE NOW" and the car will slow down, buck, and hesitate as if i…

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## [Intermittent low pitch metallic clattering only between 65 mph & 75 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-low-pitch-metallic-clattering-only-between-65-mph-75-mph/165645)

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**Author:** [@kailee\_168137](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kailee_168137)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-low-pitch-metallic-clattering-only-between-65-mph-75-mph/165645 "2020-06-12T13:34:54Z")

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For the past year or so, I have noticed an intermittent faint low pitch metallic clattering or jangling noise coming from under the driver’s side at speeds only between 65 mph & 75 mph - no such noise below speeds of 65 …

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## [Why does an unpluged egr valve run better then](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-an-unpluged-egr-valve-run-better-then/47058)

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**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-an-unpluged-egr-valve-run-better-then/47058 "2020-06-12T12:42:45Z")

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I have a EGR issue with my car according to my SEL and will be taking it to the meachinc in a couple of weeks to repair. A friend told me to unplug the vacum hose that plugs into the top of the EGR valve until I get it …

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## [2008 Chrysler Sebring - So hot it snapped the dipstick - twice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-so-hot-it-snapped-the-dipstick-twice/165599)

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**Author:** [@Al53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al53)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-so-hot-it-snapped-the-dipstick-twice/165599 "2020-06-12T12:22:30Z")

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2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible limited 3.5L flex fuel I had this car from new it now has only 33000 miles Oil gets very hot 215 - 245 degrees, the water temp is find 180 - 190 degrees When the oil is very hot after…

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## [1996 k1500 4.3l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-k1500-4-3l/165030)

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**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-k1500-4-3l/165030 "2020-06-12T02:43:29Z")

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Hello Everyone, I have being working on this truck for a long time now. The engine was replaced and since then, it has had some sort of problem. By now I am pretty sure I have replaced all sensors, computer, 3 Oxygen se…

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## [Can I drive long distance with cvt slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-long-distance-with-cvt-slipping/165328)

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**Author:** [@Mykuh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mykuh)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-long-distance-with-cvt-slipping/165328 "2020-06-12T00:01:59Z")

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Nissan is 2016 Cvt started not switching gears and was revving but I had it fixed to an extent by one mechanic and it actually drives past 30-40 now where it didn’t before but still revs to pick up to the next gear. I k…

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## [Stripped plug on aluminum head of engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-plug-on-aluminum-head-of-engine/165608)

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**Author:** [@Darlene-22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darlene-22)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-plug-on-aluminum-head-of-engine/165608 "2020-06-11T22:55:04Z")

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Need help!!! doing my 1st ever head gasket replacement and in doing so I stripped the shiizzz out of the access plug which was a 10m countersunk hex… I need to get this out in order to remove the screw mounting the timin…

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## [Need advice ASAP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-asap/165555)

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**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-asap/165555 "2020-06-11T22:03:48Z")

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Hi everyone, hope everyone is staying safe. I need some advise, it’s just me and my mom and we don’t have anyone to take us if we need a ride so our car is very important. Back in march our car wouldn’t start, we calle…

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## [Warped Flywheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-flywheel/54797)

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**Author:** [@wvdawg25627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wvdawg25627)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-flywheel/54797 "2020-06-11T21:10:30Z")

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I have a Honda Passport, I have replaced the transmission. About a month after replacing the transmission, I noticed a loud clicking noise coming from under my vehicle. I took it to a nearby shop and they told me that …

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## [Ford Escape Hybrid — ok to jumpstart another car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-hybrid-ok-to-jumpstart-another-car/165621)

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**Author:** [@Tfdled](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tfdled)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-hybrid-ok-to-jumpstart-another-car/165621 "2020-06-11T18:46:42Z")

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Can my ford hybrid escape be used to jump start another car

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## [2006 Mitsubishi Galant shakes and shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mitsubishi-galant-shakes-and-shuts-off/165626)

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**Author:** [@Susie23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susie23)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mitsubishi-galant-shakes-and-shuts-off/165626 "2020-06-11T18:24:22Z")

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Car shakes real bad when you come to a stop and turns off

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## [2015 Chevrolet Impala evaporator core leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-evaporator-core-leak/165616)

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**Author:** [@Taylor47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylor47)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-evaporator-core-leak/165616 "2020-06-11T17:57:38Z")

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recently had failure of evaporator core “leak” wondering if this is problem. I have never seen this prob on prev cars. 5 yrs old but only 22k

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## [2003 Ford F350 - Off and on electrical glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f350-off-and-on-electrical-glitch/165601)

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**Author:** [@randy10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randy10)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f350-off-and-on-electrical-glitch/165601 "2020-06-11T14:20:27Z")

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windows and radio will not work sometimes when I start the truck after driving a while it stars to work

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## [2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-monte-carlo-clicks/165604)

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**Author:** [@StevenPancrazi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenPancrazi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-monte-carlo-clicks/165604 "2020-06-11T14:18:27Z")

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07 Monte Carlo V6 repetitive electrical issue sounds like a bad relay just keeps clicking shouldn’t be the battery lights come on lights flash in the dashboard engine warning lights Flash and repetitive clicking noise th…

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## [2011 Honda Civic Sdn - How do I keep a battery charged?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-sdn-how-do-i-keep-a-battery-charged/165577)

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**Author:** [@PatLynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatLynn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-sdn-how-do-i-keep-a-battery-charged/165577 "2020-06-11T14:09:31Z")

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I don’t drive my car much and I need something to help keep the battery charged. Is the something I can get to keep it charged???

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## [2013 Chrysler 200 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-200-transmission-issues/165610)

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**Author:** [@Amanda57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amanda57)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-200-transmission-issues/165610 "2020-06-11T13:47:55Z")

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I have to manually shift it from first to 5th as if it were a standard when I try to put it in drive it will jump to about 6000 RPMs jump from drive into 3rd gear when it gets stuck in drive it won’t shift past 2nd gear …

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## [Passenger side hood rattling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-hood-rattling/165612)

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**Author:** [@Graceson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Graceson)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-hood-rattling/165612 "2020-06-11T13:13:24Z")

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I have a 2016 Ford Escape. Recently it has started to make a rattling sound; not painfully loud but a clearly noticable and sounds. This only happens when it is in gear (Drive or Reverse) and does not occur in Park or Ne…

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## [2007 Honda Accord Sdn - Which is a good pick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-which-is-a-good-pick/165583)

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**Author:** [@SusanFleming](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanFleming)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-which-is-a-good-pick/165583 "2020-06-11T06:15:58Z")

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I have a 2007 Honda Accord Sedan LX. It has 148,495 miles. Been a good car. I am wanting an expert opinion (yours) on buying a new car for a recommendation. I am 72, car is paid can pay $30,000 for new to see me til …

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## [Engine running hot but not overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-running-hot-but-not-overheating/165474)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-running-hot-but-not-overheating/165474 "2020-06-11T04:48:59Z")

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I have a 2001 mustang v6 that runs slightly warm at highway speeds only, especially at higher speeds of 70 mph or more. I can idle the car for a long time or drive at city speeds and the temperature gauge stays right in …

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## [New Weber Carb has no vacuum source for PCV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-weber-carb-has-no-vacuum-source-for-pcv/85225)

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**Author:** [@artkennedyclearwiren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artkennedyclearwiren)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-weber-carb-has-no-vacuum-source-for-pcv/85225 "2020-06-11T04:07:19Z")

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I recently had a complete engine overhaul on this Tercel SR5 Wagon - my honey. Oh, yeah. The mechanic said that the old stock carb couldn't be tuned perfectly but he was happy when I suggested I might buy a new Weber c…

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## [Question about filling coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-filling-coolant/165605)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-filling-coolant/165605 "2020-06-11T03:14:42Z")

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I know this is a dumb question but do you have to bleed your cooling system after adding coolant to the overflow tank? (Not radiator) Thanks

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## [2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser- Odd interior glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-odd-interior-glitch/165586)

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**Author:** [@fyermn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fyermn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-odd-interior-glitch/165586 "2020-06-11T02:35:34Z")

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The door light indicator on the dash (and the beep) come on intermittently along with the inside dome light. I would imagine it is some kind of sensor in at least one of the doors that has gone, or is going bad, or a lo…

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