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## ['69 Grand Torino - Drum came off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/69-grand-torino-drum-came-off/164557)

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**Author:** [@mari.beanblossom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mari.beanblossom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/69-grand-torino-drum-came-off/164557 "2020-05-20T12:01:19Z")

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I actually have a 1969 Gran Touring Torino with 350. I replaced the drums and rear brakes 2 days ago. I made a left turn this morning and my drivers side rear tire and drum came off. Needless to say, I’m unhappy. Dent…

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## [Engine Getting Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-getting-hot/164531)

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**Author:** [@James79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James79)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-getting-hot/164531 "2020-05-20T11:15:16Z")

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I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra 4-dr GLS. I have 108,000 miles and the temperature gauge goes past the middle mark, while I’m sitting in traffic. Once I start moving it goes back down, I stopped and checked while it was ho…

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## [2002 Buick Century won't start unless it wants to!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-century-wont-start-unless-it-wants-to/76156)

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**Author:** [@ataloss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ataloss)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-century-wont-start-unless-it-wants-to/76156 "2020-05-20T09:55:47Z")

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My wife owns a 2002 Buick Century and within the past year it has started acting very strangely. The engine will turn and turn and turn but never catch. At first, I assumed it may be the fuel pump. Where it was stranded …

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## [Pulled Reverse Voltage Diode - Now Car Won't Start it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulled-reverse-voltage-diode-now-car-wont-start-it/164473)

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**Author:** [@arapheon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arapheon)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulled-reverse-voltage-diode-now-car-wont-start-it/164473 "2020-05-20T05:26:03Z")

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Hope someone can help me out here. I accidentally pulled the reverse voltage diode from the under steering wheel fuse box while car was running. (I know, shouldn’t have done rhat. It was dark and I thought it was the fus…

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## [Does a muffler make my truck sound more aggressive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-muffler-make-my-truck-sound-more-aggressive/163958)

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**Author:** [@Erick-30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erick-30)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-muffler-make-my-truck-sound-more-aggressive/163958 "2020-05-20T05:24:30Z")

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I currently have my Ford F-150 straight piped but I wanted it to sound more louder and aggressive should I put a flow master muffler on it ?

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## [New - Maintenance help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-maintenance-help/164509)

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**Author:** [@jshah923\_167443](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jshah923_167443)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-maintenance-help/164509 "2020-05-20T04:09:55Z")

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Hi! Check engine light came on in the car and continues to flicker on and off. I got the engine diagnostic code and came across the following: P0026 – Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 …

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## [2016 Cadillac ATS - Pothole damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-ats-pothole-damage/164526)

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**Author:** [@DaleClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleClark)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-ats-pothole-damage/164526 "2020-05-19T23:43:02Z")

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Hit a pot hole , at night, in the rain, at 45 mph. It was a strong hit and since then have had vibrations from the front at 35 to 45 mph, 65 to 75 mph. Cadillac Garage checked it out out and did a front steering alignme…

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## [2018 Toyota RAV4 - Side warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-side-warnings/164559)

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**Author:** [@cathychapman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cathychapman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-side-warnings/164559 "2020-05-19T21:35:37Z")

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side warning system has gone out 3 times, are there other complaints for this system

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## [Altima power window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-power-window/164562)

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**Author:** [@blackbelt99\_154374](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackbelt99_154374)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-power-window/164562 "2020-05-19T21:28:15Z")

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08 Altima, drivers side window does not work, but. The rocker switch for the drivers window will open and close the passengers window The rocker switch of passenger window does nothing. Everything else works. Rear windo…

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## [2015 Toyota Prius c - Maintenance worries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-prius-c-maintenance-worries/164549)

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**Author:** [@vogwill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vogwill)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-prius-c-maintenance-worries/164549 "2020-05-19T21:12:32Z")

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looking at purchasing a 2015 prius c. Wondering about any concerns with maintenance of the vehicle?

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## [2019 Toyota Highlander - Concern over fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-highlander-concern-over-fuel-pump/164544)

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**Author:** [@Tom03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom03)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-highlander-concern-over-fuel-pump/164544 "2020-05-19T17:29:54Z")

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I purchased 2019 Toyota Highlander in December, '19 and 2 weeks ago received an “Important Safety Recall” notice that states that my model has a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. It describes a fuel pump prob…

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## [2012 Subaru Forester - More on oil burning Subies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-more-on-oil-burning-subies/164437)

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**Author:** [@uraljohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uraljohn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-more-on-oil-burning-subies/164437 "2020-05-19T16:07:11Z")

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Your reply to “Kirby” about oil burning in his 2013 Outback with the 2.5 engine was not correct. Subaru knows about the oil burning problem in 2012/2013 2.5 engines. They have replaced thousands of them at no cost to the…

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## [Coolant Tank Fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-tank-fix/164470)

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**Author:** [@KolbeCheese](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KolbeCheese)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-tank-fix/164470 "2020-05-19T15:40:31Z")

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Hi! We recently inherited a '99 Infiniti. The overflow coolant reservoir tank is busted on the top; just below the cap and going down about two inches. I would like to seal this to keep the fluid clean and to keep oth…

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## [Closed loop fault, injectors constantly firing, no signal tfrom ecm 6 inj](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closed-loop-fault-injectors-constantly-firing-no-signal-tfrom-ecm-6-inj/163189)

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**Author:** [@Alex\_Toth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex_Toth)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closed-loop-fault-injectors-constantly-firing-no-signal-tfrom-ecm-6-inj/163189 "2020-05-19T13:36:31Z")

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so! i 've been on a fun project. i really feel like its an ecm problem now… but! here ya go! (updated) 2006 buick lucerne v8 northstar always constantly on closed loop so injectors are firing in compression, intak…

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## [Changing transmission fluid for the first time question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-transmission-fluid-for-the-first-time-question/164532)

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**Author:** [@Marquishaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marquishaze)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-transmission-fluid-for-the-first-time-question/164532 "2020-05-19T12:20:49Z")

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Hello, I was due to change my transmission fluid for the first time since purchasing this car(2017 Chevy equinox w/2.4L engine) So I was following the Haynes manual instructions and drained the oil into an empty pan and…

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## [2007 Honda Fit Paint Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-paint-issue/164401)

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**Author:** [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-paint-issue/164401 "2020-05-19T11:44:50Z")

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Hello community! Hope you are all doing well and staying sane during this interesting time. I live in Southern California and my Honda Fit is exposed to the sun all day. I have recently noticed some sun spots on the to…

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## [Car wash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash/30872)

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**Author:** [@carmel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carmel)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2009, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash/30872 "2009-05-25T12:15:13Z")

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We just bought a Porsche and are have a devil of a time finding a good car wash in the miami area. Any suggestions?

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## [Help! Gauge identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-gauge-identification/164228)

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**Author:** [@Keith0844](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith0844)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-gauge-identification/164228 "2020-05-19T04:39:44Z")

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I really need your help. Does anyone know what car this dashboard belongs to? Thanks in advance.

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## [5 year-old boy stopped going to buy his dream car Lamborghini](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-year-old-boy-stopped-going-to-buy-his-dream-car-lamborghini/163937)

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**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-year-old-boy-stopped-going-to-buy-his-dream-car-lamborghini/163937 "2020-05-19T04:22:28Z")

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The police stopped this kid driving his parents’ vehicle. He said he was on his way to buy a Lamborghini. He had 3 bucks with him. Charges are pending against the parents. Are they responsible for his actions or is …

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## [2004 Lexus es330 Transmission Fluid Disappearing Part II](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es330-transmission-fluid-disappearing-part-ii/76079)

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**Author:** [@LindaLexus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaLexus)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es330-transmission-fluid-disappearing-part-ii/76079 "2020-05-19T02:48:01Z")

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I purchased a pre-owned 2004 Lexus es330 95K miles in Jan. It now has 103K miles. I noticed it shifting hard so when I got gas I had them check the transmission fluid. It needed fluid. This went on for the next 4 fill up…

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## [2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid door question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-hybrid-door-question/164519)

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**Author:** [@evpier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evpier)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-hybrid-door-question/164519 "2020-05-19T02:41:52Z")

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2018 h@ 6 weeks ybrid Rav 4. the manual rear door will not open. The door can be opened form the inside in emergency but the exterior pad/ switch does not work. could it be a fuse? the car was parked in a heated garage f…

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## [Coolant is being pushed out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-is-being-pushed-out/164481)

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**Author:** [@Kristian-12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristian-12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-is-being-pushed-out/164481 "2020-05-18T23:40:33Z")

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So I’m helping these old people out that are moving to Colorado I only have till 11 in the morning but their car is broke down water is being pushed out the reservoir over full line what does that mean I read up on it th…

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## [Overfilled gas tank-what effects?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-gas-tank-what-effects/14354)

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**Author:** [@karylw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karylw)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-gas-tank-what-effects/14354 "2020-05-18T23:26:09Z")

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Can you remind me what harm is done to a car when the gas tank is overfilled? I remember once hearing a Car Talk caller who had problems due to overfilling, and so I have been careful to buy only the amount of gas I ju…

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## [1999 Mazda B4000 jumpy speedo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-b4000-jumpy-speedo/164521)

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**Author:** [@CYBERFLYER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CYBERFLYER)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-b4000-jumpy-speedo/164521 "2020-05-18T22:44:50Z")

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Speedometer indicator jumps uo and down when wipers are turned on

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## [Recommendations for changing cloth seats to leather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-changing-cloth-seats-to-leather/82435)

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**Author:** [@gdawgs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdawgs)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-changing-cloth-seats-to-leather/82435 "2020-05-18T22:08:28Z")

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we purchased a nice 2010 Toyota Highlander this summer. Nice vehicle and great ride. Now the wife wants to change the cloth seats to leather. so we were going to just go to the local toyo dealer and have them do it.…

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## [Replacing air conditioner evaporator core](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-air-conditioner-evaporator-core/25887)

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**Author:** [@cnotthoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cnotthoff)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-air-conditioner-evaporator-core/25887 "2020-05-18T20:43:19Z")

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I've had the air conditioning system for my 1997 Toyota T100 serviced at least twice in the last 5 years. They always find that the coolant is gone, but are unable to find a leak. While running the A/C last year, a …

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## [2018 Nissan Rogue - Diesel detective](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-diesel-detective/164485)

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**Author:** [@cpsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cpsmith)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-diesel-detective/164485 "2020-05-18T18:53:37Z")

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my wife has a 2018 model Nissan Rogue S, awd, last year, Dec. 31st 2018 she decided to fill up her vehicle from a local gas pump station. I found a printed receipt indicated she had fil from a pump station #4 much later …

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## [2014 Ford Focus - Radiator trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-focus-radiator-trouble/164514)

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**Author:** [@GilbertCanales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GilbertCanales)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-focus-radiator-trouble/164514 "2020-05-18T18:48:39Z")

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Radiator cracked while I was driving ihit a low spot water gushed out into the engine car shut down won’t start back up don’t think it got hot enough to crack or bust ahed gasget I’m thinking a sensor got wet

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## [2012 Nissan Frontier - How much to keep truck happy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-frontier-how-much-to-keep-truck-happy/164505)

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**Author:** [@TucsonDave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TucsonDave)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-frontier-how-much-to-keep-truck-happy/164505 "2020-05-18T18:39:33Z")

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Not so much a problem but advice. With the lack of driving due to the quarantine what’s the minimum use I should give my truck? Will driving for 30 minutes once a week keep the truck “happy”?

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## [2014 Porsche Boxster - Tires rubbing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-porsche-boxster-tires-rubbing/164387)

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**Author:** [@KathyAlden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyAlden)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-porsche-boxster-tires-rubbing/164387 "2020-05-18T17:45:47Z")

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i have a 2014 prosche boxster with the original goodyear tires with 23,000 miles. for about a year now every time i make a sharp turn, like backing out of a parking space, i hear a loud noise like the tires are rubbing …

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