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## [1998 Chevrolet Malibu suddenly lost power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-malibu-suddenly-lost-power/164089)

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**Author:** [@Normansimpson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Normansimpson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-malibu-suddenly-lost-power/164089 "2020-05-10T01:13:29Z")

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I have a 1998 2.4 L Malibu car that all the sun going down the road it loses all power in and start spitting in sputtering and we replace the spark plug boots and the Cadillac converter was stopped up so we fixed it but

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## [2009 Ford Ranger only blows cold air on Max AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-ranger-only-blows-cold-air-on-max-ac/164029)

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**Author:** [@EddieD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EddieD)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-ranger-only-blows-cold-air-on-max-ac/164029 "2020-05-09T23:22:12Z")

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2009 Ford Ranger blows only cold air in max a/c mode regardless of where the temp control is set. It blows only hot air in all other modes regardless of where the temp control is set.

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## [Rev Limiter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rev-limiter/163063)

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**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rev-limiter/163063 "2020-05-09T21:39:15Z")

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I want to put a rev limiter on my carbureted engine, 1987 Chevy 350, and I was thinking of the MSD soft touch rev control PN 8728. I just have a distributor and a coil which is think means it’s an inductive ignition. Wil…

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## [2011 Chevrolet Aveo shows simultaneous brake and battery lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-aveo-shows-simultaneous-brake-and-battery-lights/164059)

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**Author:** [@tplov](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tplov)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-aveo-shows-simultaneous-brake-and-battery-lights/164059 "2020-05-09T19:44:00Z")

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Why is my brake light and battery light coming on at the same time? My mechanic says theres nothing wrong with my brakes

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## [2005 Cadillac DeVille - no cool air on the driver’s side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-deville-no-cool-air-on-the-driver-s-side/142251)

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**Author:** [@MarilynMLouie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarilynMLouie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-deville-no-cool-air-on-the-driver-s-side/142251 "2019-06-15T00:32:05Z")

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Cool air comes out of the vents on the passenger side of car, but not the driver’s side. To try and get a little cool air from the vents on the driver’s side, I have to turn the fan speed down to medium or below medium.…

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## [Exhaust flex manifold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-flex-manifold/164064)

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**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-flex-manifold/164064 "2020-05-09T18:06:00Z")

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I bought a 2009 Cobalt from my son as a starter car. The vehicle has a bad exhaust leak I have isolated to the exhaust flex at the manifold. I was looking at a replacement online and found they come in 2” and 2.25” sizes…

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## [2002 Jeep Cherokee - Which Jeep to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-cherokee-which-jeep-to-buy/164012)

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**Author:** [@PatrickMitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatrickMitchell)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-cherokee-which-jeep-to-buy/164012 "2020-05-09T16:48:36Z")

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I want to know if I should buy a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2WD straight 6 engine 200 thousand miles for 3 thousand dollars or should I buy a Jeep Cherokee limited 4WD for 8 thousand dollars with 85 thousand miles. I was told je…

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## [2015 Toyota Highlander - Oil leak from timing cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander-oil-leak-from-timing-cover/163566)

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**Author:** [@JimHarris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimHarris)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander-oil-leak-from-timing-cover/163566 "2020-05-09T15:38:46Z")

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possible oil leak from timing cover. Is this a known problem?

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## [Shuddering Engine While Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-engine-while-idling/164043)

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**Author:** [@jonathongutierrez2\_167138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonathongutierrez2_167138)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-engine-while-idling/164043 "2020-05-09T13:09:22Z")

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Today my Chevy Malibu’s engine shuddered when it turned on, and then shuddered to a complete stop. It makes this noise while idle, and it hesitated a bit when changing gears (it’s an automatic though). I think it might b…

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## [2003 Subaru Outback - Fluid in a manual?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-fluid-in-a-manual/164036)

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**Author:** [@images0546](https://community.cartalk.com/u/images0546)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-fluid-in-a-manual/164036 "2020-05-09T11:25:37Z")

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Is there fluid involved in a manual transmission

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## [Misfiring 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-1996-jaguar-vanden-plas/163994)

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**Author:** [@Bill18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill18)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-1996-jaguar-vanden-plas/163994 "2020-05-09T05:48:24Z")

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I own a 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas 6 cyl. Living in Minnesota, I only drive the car in warm weather and usually accumulate only about 3000 m annually. Being an old car, it’s developed some nuisance oil leaks which I think I…

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## [Installing New Hatch Seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-new-hatch-seal/164039)

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**Author:** [@Xklatracx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xklatracx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-new-hatch-seal/164039 "2020-05-09T05:20:10Z")

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Friends, When putting on a new hatch seal on my 2002 Sienna, do anyone know which one of the orientation color dots isssupposed to be top center? There are two blue dots, one white and one pink dots. The white and pink …

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## [2007 Saturn Aura funny idle, power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-aura-funny-idle-power-loss/164010)

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**Author:** [@JessesV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JessesV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-aura-funny-idle-power-loss/164010 "2020-05-09T01:32:20Z")

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Check engine light flashing, previous code of P0420, panel says service traction and a light with a TC and line through it is on, car idles funny loss of power what’s the problem

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## [Bought a lemon! - How to proceed? 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-lemon-how-to-proceed-1999-ford-f-250-super-duty/163856)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-lemon-how-to-proceed-1999-ford-f-250-super-duty/163856 "2020-05-08T22:17:02Z")

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Well, I talk about scams all the time and I got scammed. I bought a 1999 F250 Super Duty with a 5.4L engine and it seemed OK when I test drove it. I knew it had some work needing to be done but the body and frame are r…

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## [1999 Toyota Tacoma - setting timing after replacing head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-tacoma-setting-timing-after-replacing-head-gasket/163977)

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**Author:** [@olive20201996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olive20201996)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-tacoma-setting-timing-after-replacing-head-gasket/163977 "2020-05-08T21:32:42Z")

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How do you set the timing after replacing the head gasket? 1999 Toyota Tacoma 2.7

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## [Isn't it quite obvious that the US is becoming a plutocracy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isnt-it-quite-obvious-that-the-us-is-becoming-a-plutocracy/78839)

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**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Replies:** 130\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isnt-it-quite-obvious-that-the-us-is-becoming-a-plutocracy/78839 "2020-05-08T20:42:04Z")

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It's hard to ignore the obvious but most Americans are determined to prepare for the impending dooms of asteroids, climate change, a political coup, and a catastrophic drop in the price of gold but they are determined to…

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## [2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee door unlock activates on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-grand-cherokee-door-unlock-activates-on-its-own/163987)

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**Author:** [@Bkidaho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bkidaho)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-grand-cherokee-door-unlock-activates-on-its-own/163987 "2020-05-08T20:36:15Z")

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Hi: My car at times activates the door unlock circuit by itself. Lights flash, door unlocks and the front windows rolls down. I think either my key is too sensitive and that is the cause or the sensing circuit in the ca…

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## [2000 Isuzu Rodeo — fuse box isn’t getting power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-rodeo-fuse-box-isn-t-getting-power/163314)

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**Author:** [@Robbin\_Worobel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robbin_Worobel)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-rodeo-fuse-box-isn-t-getting-power/163314 "2020-05-08T18:54:30Z")

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I have tested the fuse box under the hood, and, it appears there is no power to the right side of the box?

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## [2012 Dodge Durango - hot air blows on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-durango-hot-air-blows-on-one-side/163989)

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**Author:** [@MIkeB27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MIkeB27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-durango-hot-air-blows-on-one-side/163989 "2020-05-08T18:21:48Z")

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Passenger side temp does not cook blows hot air even with A/C on , Driver side works fine what is the problem and how canI solve it. Heat on Passenger side works ok just no cool air

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## [Ac for 1972 Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-for-1972-ford/160707)

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**Author:** [@RichPinkall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichPinkall)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-for-1972-ford/160707 "2020-05-08T17:54:22Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 custom. From the factory, it only has heat but I’m wondering if there are any aftermarket kits I could get to add air conditioning? I currently live in Florida so it will be an…

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## [Florida Car Clubs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/florida-car-clubs/164026)

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**Author:** [@RichPinkall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichPinkall)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/florida-car-clubs/164026 "2020-05-08T17:50:20Z")

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Hi Everyone! Does anyone know of a good car club in the central Florida/Tampa area? I have a 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 4 door if that helps. Thanks in advance!

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## [May 2 column about 4-door convertibles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-2-column-about-4-door-convertibles/164028)

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**Author:** [@P.VannPhillips](https://community.cartalk.com/u/P.VannPhillips)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-2-column-about-4-door-convertibles/164028 "2020-05-08T16:52:10Z")

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From your Saturday, May 2,2020, Dallas Morning News article, a friend of mine owned a four door Lincoln convertible in 1965. It was a beautiful car . The owner was a Ford Tractor executive. I enjoy your articles.

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## [2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-transmission-issues/164007)

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**Author:** [@Jaxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaxx)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-transmission-issues/164007 "2020-05-08T16:47:50Z")

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Vehicle will not switch gears correctly. I had to have help pushing my vehicle backward because it wouldn’t go 8nto reverse. It went to hell overnight. 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2L V6 I believe there should be a reca…

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## [How to remove adhesive but not the paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-adhesive-but-not-the-paint/695)

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**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-adhesive-but-not-the-paint/695 "2020-05-08T13:24:24Z")

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Some of the wheel well moldings and car door moldings (to guard against door dents from other cars and/or grocery carts in parking lots) have come loose and/or totally off. Some came off cleanly, others have left behind…

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## [Can’t find a vent shade for my 1963 Volvo Amazon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-find-a-vent-shade-for-my-1963-volvo-amazon/163945)

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**Author:** [@Steven20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven20)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-find-a-vent-shade-for-my-1963-volvo-amazon/163945 "2020-05-08T10:21:14Z")

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I am looking for a Auto Ventshade that will fit on my 1963 Volvo Amazon 122S. It not listed in any catalogs however I have seen some cars like mine with the stainless or chrome in channel vent shades installed, they look…

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## [Maaco paint jobs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maaco-paint-jobs/47073)

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**Author:** [@nye\_guys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nye_guys)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 7:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maaco-paint-jobs/47073 "2020-05-08T07:54:46Z")

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I have a 2003 Chevy truck. It was wrecked and I fixed all the damage, I just need to get it painted. The whole truck needs painted minus the inside the bed and door jams, those areas are ok. Does anyone have experience w…

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## [2013 Hyundai Elantra feels like it’s slipping, but no CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-feels-like-it-s-slipping-but-no-cel/163889)

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**Author:** [@James79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James79)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-feels-like-it-s-slipping-but-no-cel/163889 "2020-05-08T07:44:24Z")

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Sometimes while driving the transmission feels like it slips out of gear and the rpms go up like its revving up. However the check engine light does not come on. I’ve taken it to the dealer and they can not duplicate it …

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## [Missing topic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-topic/163990)

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**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-topic/163990 "2020-05-08T06:27:00Z")

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In the wee hours of this morning I received an email notification that another poster had replied to me. Several hours later when I clicked on the “Go to discussion” link I arrived at a notice saying the discussion didn’…

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## [AC Compressorr](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressorr/163999)

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**Author:** [@alex.ambriz9\_160621](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex.ambriz9_160621)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressorr/163999 "2020-05-08T04:03:15Z")

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Can someone help me understand the difference between an AC compressor clutch vs clutch less? I’ve been trying to research info on it but been unable to do so. What’s the difference? When do you know when to install one? …

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## [Please help me. My spare is screwed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-my-spare-is-screwed/163992)

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**Author:** [@thefondrens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefondrens)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-my-spare-is-screwed/163992 "2020-05-07T23:39:24Z")

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Can someone please tell me how to fix this? I had a water bottle leak in my trunk and I didn’t realize it had gotten under the truck floor. Today I got a nail in my tire, but I couldn’t get my spare out because it woul…

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