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## [2001 Toyota Highlander shakes at higher speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-highlander-shakes-at-higher-speed/163508)

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**Author:** [@Ashley19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley19)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-highlander-shakes-at-higher-speed/163508 "2020-04-28T17:32:22Z")

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Yesterday, my 01 Yota Highlander started shaking when driving 60+. The shaking worsens the higher in speed. I didn’t get the chance to take a look at it, before my boyfriend left in it…

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## [Should I refrain from driving cross country with an iffy catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-refrain-from-driving-cross-country-with-an-iffy-catalytic-converter/163445)

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**Author:** [@Ari11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ari11)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-refrain-from-driving-cross-country-with-an-iffy-catalytic-converter/163445 "2020-04-28T16:34:23Z")

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Hello, I have a 1998 Honda Civic. About 2 years ago, my mechanic informed me that some O2 sensors had gone off, and my catalytic converter would need to be replaced at some point. He advised me to wait until failure, be…

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## [2005 Honda Civic Cpe - Dealer replacing my car one part at a time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-cpe-dealer-replacing-my-car-one-part-at-a-time/163462)

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**Author:** [@DebbieSimpson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebbieSimpson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-cpe-dealer-replacing-my-car-one-part-at-a-time/163462 "2020-04-28T15:26:59Z")

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Stumpted the service at the dealer! 2005 Civic DX 1.7L Have put in 1-O2 sensor, 2 Crank Sensors, new computer. They are replacing the crank sensor again today. Have had recommendations that it could be the catalytic conv…

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## [Sealing up my leaky 1970 corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sealing-up-my-leaky-1970-corvette/163493)

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**Author:** [@still2young2care2\_162493](https://community.cartalk.com/u/still2young2care2_162493)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sealing-up-my-leaky-1970-corvette/163493 "2020-04-28T14:32:30Z")

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I just got a 1970 Corvette last week and after giving her a good rinse I noticed a couple of leaks. Fixing the leaks around the ttops is easy enough using some universal weatherstripping (I’m not worried about originalit…

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## [Fuel Tank & Fuel Fittings (Quick Disconnects)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-fuel-fittings-quick-disconnects/163503)

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**Author:** [@HOSE-LINE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HOSE-LINE)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-fuel-fittings-quick-disconnects/163503 "2020-04-28T12:18:18Z")

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This one is shooting up, not lateral. First, I replaced it with a new fitting, next I replaced the quick disconnect fitting with better seals (O-RING 011 NITRILE C 70 DURO 5/16 IN ID 7/16 IN OD 1/16 IN WALL). Same resu…

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## [White smoke out exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-out-exhaust/163456)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Pena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Pena)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-out-exhaust/163456 "2020-04-28T06:06:22Z")

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Yoo i just bought my infiniti m56 s like a month ago… so bout 2 weeks ago it started misfiring so i took it to my mechanic by the alameda in san jose, he checked spark plugs, coils, injectors and even changed the fuel pu…

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## [Does it make a difference where I buy my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-make-a-difference-where-i-buy-my-car/163440)

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**Author:** [@Ari11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ari11)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-make-a-difference-where-i-buy-my-car/163440 "2020-04-28T06:03:06Z")

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Hi, I’m preparing to move from SC to Denver, CO. Someone once told me that cars sold in colder states may be equipped with some kind of weather treatment to better handle the snow, etc. Is there any truth to this, and …

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## [Why certain oils are noisy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-certain-oils-are-noisy/163463)

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**Author:** [@leejanny90\_166783](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leejanny90_166783)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-certain-oils-are-noisy/163463 "2020-04-28T05:43:18Z")

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Unprecedented noise occurs when a product with 100% PAO base is used. I wonder if it’s my car’s problem or if certain oils can be noisy.

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## [2003 Volkswagen Golf - Lock worry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-golf-lock-worry/163491)

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**Author:** [@Bud08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bud08)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-golf-lock-worry/163491 "2020-04-28T01:49:01Z")

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About three years ago I had someone hit my Golf on the rear driver side door and while it was in the shop for the rather cosmetic small dent the repair facility asked if I had experienced problems with the door lock for …

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## [2009 Volkswagen Jetta - Went warm suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-jetta-went-warm-suddenly/163495)

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**Author:** [@EricAlbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricAlbert)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-jetta-went-warm-suddenly/163495 "2020-04-28T01:13:08Z")

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I have a 2009 VW jetta 2.5L. Yesterday as i was driving i noticed that my a/c went from nice and cold to outside temperature in a matter of seconds, yes it happened that fast. I pulled over to see of i had maybe thrown a…

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## [2002 Ford Explorer XLT Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-xlt-wont-start/163489)

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**Author:** [@JonF85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonF85)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-xlt-wont-start/163489 "2020-04-28T00:03:20Z")

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So I have a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC 4x4 that won’t turn over. I am not getting any error codes, however, the check gage light is on, the check battery light is on and so is the service engine soon light. It take…

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## [2012 Toyota Highlander - Shudders when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-shudders-when-shifting/163486)

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**Author:** [@fortner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fortner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-shudders-when-shifting/163486 "2020-04-27T23:25:03Z")

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2012 Toyota highlander shudders when shifting at 1500 rpm and 40 mph.

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## [Tire Safety Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-safety-question/163474)

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**Author:** [@tess.m.sewell\_166796](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tess.m.sewell_166796)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-safety-question/163474 "2020-04-27T23:22:49Z")

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Hi there - I have a question for all of you people who know something about cars/tires! The other day, I arrived at the store and noticed my passenger side rear tire was almost completely flat. No idea if the damage hap…

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## [2018 Ford F-150 - Display is off and on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-display-is-off-and-on/163476)

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**Author:** [@walter36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walter36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-display-is-off-and-on/163476 "2020-04-27T23:13:31Z")

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dash lights and digital display goes out and comes back on intermittently.

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## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - Fan trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-fan-trouble/163473)

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**Author:** [@terry36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terry36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-fan-trouble/163473 "2020-04-27T23:11:17Z")

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Radiator Fan is not coming on ac hot

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## [2009 PT Cruiser Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pt-cruiser-overheating/163484)

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**Author:** [@Beth\_Ann\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beth_Ann_1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pt-cruiser-overheating/163484 "2020-04-27T22:57:44Z")

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2009 PT Cruiser overheats only if the defroster is off… checked the water pump, replaced radiator cap, thinking it could be thermostat…what are your thoughts?

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## [2003 Ford Ranger - Something got wet, but what? Help Please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-something-got-wet-but-what-help-please/163454)

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**Author:** [@Lashaun-King](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lashaun-King)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-something-got-wet-but-what-help-please/163454 "2020-04-27T22:36:11Z")

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i had bought truck from someone who lived on graveled road. had 4 years decided to degrease engine.Now it starts every time but doesn’t want to run and sometimes dies. iam sure got something wet that shouldnt of

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## [GPS question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-question/163391)

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**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-question/163391 "2020-04-27T22:19:50Z")

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I have a question about after market add on GPS like Garmin or Tom Tom I have used both. Some of you might re…

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## [2015 Ford Focus - Which tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-which-tires/163437)

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**Author:** [@JaniceCrawley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaniceCrawley)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-which-tires/163437 "2020-04-27T21:44:59Z")

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What are some quality yet reasonably priced tires?

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## [Resonator pipe on 2014 f-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resonator-pipe-on-2014-f-150/163468)

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**Author:** [@pound\_town](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pound_town)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resonator-pipe-on-2014-f-150/163468 "2020-04-27T20:24:42Z")

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I have a 2014 f-150 5.0l 4x4 crew cab. I noticed a few weeks ago water/condensation coming from the front and back of it when the truck was on and not when it was off.(thinking there was rusted out holes in it). I change…

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## [2006 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Where to get this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-where-to-get-this-part/163480)

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**Author:** [@TerryRobards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryRobards)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-where-to-get-this-part/163480 "2020-04-27T19:54:53Z")

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Do you know where I can get a latch for my glove box. Mine broke on 2006 VW Beetle convertible.

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## [HVAC Temperature Control and Output Selection Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-temperature-control-and-output-selection-repair/163428)

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**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-temperature-control-and-output-selection-repair/163428 "2020-04-27T19:47:20Z")

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This is in regard to a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 4.8L engine. This is the basic model, sold to fleet customers. It has approximately 209,000 miles on it. The problem is that no matter what position I set …

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## [2015 Chrysler Town & Country - Seat heat switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-town-country-seat-heat-switch/163459)

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**Author:** [@JamesStewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesStewart)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-town-country-seat-heat-switch/163459 "2020-04-27T19:34:37Z")

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My 2015 Chrysler Town & Country has heated seats. By pressing the switch, I can choose heated seat and back, or just seat. Why wouldn’t Chrysler have gone one step further and installed a switch that offered back-only he…

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## [1997 Honda Accord Sdn - Alarm issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-sdn-alarm-issues/163435)

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**Author:** [@donald20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donald20)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-sdn-alarm-issues/163435 "2020-04-27T19:29:40Z")

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alarm trggered, wouldnt turn off,removed wire,now engine wont start, second hand vehicle,no manual, gotta go to work.

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## [1985 Lincoln Town Car - Longest car door ever?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-lincoln-town-car-longest-car-door-ever/163424)

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**Author:** [@Bruce\_0le\_Ohlson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce_0le_Ohlson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-lincoln-town-car-longest-car-door-ever/163424 "2020-04-27T18:36:47Z")

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Dear Ray, I read with interest your column in today’s paper. It had to do with car body pillars in general and door widths of coupes and convertibles in particular. Unfortunately, you didn’t provide the answer to my b…

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## [2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid — do not repair order](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-do-not-repair-order/163341)

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**Author:** [@KenWhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenWhite)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-do-not-repair-order/163341 "2020-04-27T15:56:42Z")

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Our 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid stopped working in electric vehicle mode 2mos ago. The hybrid specific warranty in Calif where we live covers until Oct. 2020 so we took the Fusion to a Ford dealer . We were told Ford Corp …

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## [Big Clouds of White Smoke and Not Head Gasket!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-clouds-of-white-smoke-and-not-head-gasket/76667)

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**Author:** [@jeffw1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffw1)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-clouds-of-white-smoke-and-not-head-gasket/76667 "2020-04-27T12:27:57Z")

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Hi, Girlfriends 2000 Honda CRV with 220,000 miles runs great, idles great, shifts great and has plenty of power. Blowing out giant clouds of white smoke while hot or cold. Does not overheat or use any coolant. Is the eng…

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## [2014 Chrysler 200 - Which pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-200-which-pressure/163402)

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**Author:** [@AndrewHarvey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndrewHarvey)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-200-which-pressure/163402 "2020-04-27T11:01:21Z")

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Just had a new set of tires put on my Chrysler 200. I always keep them at 32 psi. I check them when they’re cool. I noticed when the tire shop put the new ones on they were at about 38psi Will this ware the tires down …

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## [2012 Scion xD - involved in paint recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-xd-involved-in-paint-recall/162414)

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**Author:** [@SallyWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SallyWilliams)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-xd-involved-in-paint-recall/162414 "2020-04-27T02:40:20Z")

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Paint issue - is the Scion included in the recall for paint repair on Blizzard Pearl?

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## [2008 Lexus ES 350 - Lights come on but no ignition sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-es-350-lights-come-on-but-no-ignition-sound/163169)

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**Author:** [@keesmail\_166610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keesmail_166610)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-es-350-lights-come-on-but-no-ignition-sound/163169 "2020-04-27T00:53:21Z")

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I’m trying to start my 2008 Lexus ES 350 that hasn’t been run in a couple weeks. It seems the battery died, so I charged it and tried jump starting it, but even though the lights on the dash come on, I don’t hear the noi…

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