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## [1985 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 intermittent vibration under the truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-silverado-1500-intermittent-vibration-under-the-truck/161429)

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**Author:** [@Seagraves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seagraves)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-silverado-1500-intermittent-vibration-under-the-truck/161429 "2020-03-21T19:03:13Z")

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I have a 1985 C10 chevy truck and when I accelerate there is a intermittent vibration under the truck at about 65-70 and it stops as soon as I slow down or if I accelerate and drives like a dream before or after?

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## [2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac dome light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-dome-light-stays-on/161464)

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**Author:** [@jamesburnside](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesburnside)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-dome-light-stays-on/161464 "2020-03-21T17:49:42Z")

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dome lite stays on at times mostly when cold if I slam the drivers door it goes out

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## [Can't get alternator loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-alternator-loose/161433)

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**Author:** [@jdoerotmgboxxer3915\_164526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdoerotmgboxxer3915_164526)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-alternator-loose/161433 "2020-03-21T17:30:25Z")

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So trying to remove my alternator I found that I couldn’t even get it to budge. I loosened the 2 bolts up top and on the bottom I THOUGHT i was loosening the bolt but that holds it in place, but I was just loosening a nu…

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## [Why would a driver do this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-a-driver-do-this/155533)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-a-driver-do-this/155533 "2020-03-21T16:29:40Z")

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I see this sort of thing quite often, and always wonder why they do it. It’s dangerous, and there’s so little to gain. Yesterday afternoon (Saturday) I was driving in the right hand lane, 45 mph, 2 lanes in each dir…

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## [Car Lights mixed up! please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lights-mixed-up-please-help/161454)

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**Author:** [@Diarmuid\_Gallagher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diarmuid_Gallagher)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lights-mixed-up-please-help/161454 "2020-03-21T16:23:32Z")

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Hi guys just wondering would anyone be able to give me any ideas on my problem, The problem is I changed two headlight bulbs yesterday and then when I went to turn them on the wrong lights were coming on… Dips come on w…

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## [2011 Lexus ES 350 - Noise after alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-es-350-noise-after-alignment/161413)

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**Author:** [@VACHHANIPERCY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VACHHANIPERCY)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-es-350-noise-after-alignment/161413 "2020-03-21T14:12:36Z")

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After 4 wheel alignment on the road some tire noise started. No noise before. Mechanic told me that front wheel bearing and hub bearing need to replace. Is this correct or wheel alignment not done properly?

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## [2017 Durango - Certification Standards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-durango-certification-standards/160469)

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**Author:** [@Mary\_Beth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary_Beth)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-durango-certification-standards/160469 "2020-03-21T13:48:12Z")

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I recently purchased a 2017 Dodge Durango GT that is a certified pre owner. Or so I thought. I am now finding out that it more than likely does not pass certification standards. As far as I know there two pieces of crite…

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## [Used minivan considering for buying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-minivan-considering-for-buying/161400)

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**Author:** [@ywarke\_165431](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ywarke_165431)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-minivan-considering-for-buying/161400 "2020-03-21T13:07:24Z")

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All, I live in Georgia and am eyeing a 2016 Honda Odyssey that has 43K miles on it, but has been mostly in the Salt Belt - New Jersey, Michigan. As expected, being in the NE, there is a lot of rust on the cars, but I nee…

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## [2017 Lexus RX 330 - Infotainment glitches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-330-infotainment-glitches/161388)

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**Author:** [@DMA12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMA12)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-330-infotainment-glitches/161388 "2020-03-21T00:39:32Z")

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Main display has frozen once, couldn’t turn off power or turn down volume from any of the 3 options-manually, steering wheel or mouse. Plus my cell phone rang but did not go through the bluetooth in the car. I had to tur…

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## [2001 Chevrolet Astro - Won't hold a charge - what next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-astro-wont-hold-a-charge-what-next/161362)

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**Author:** [@RogelioVidaca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogelioVidaca)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-astro-wont-hold-a-charge-what-next/161362 "2020-03-20T18:50:11Z")

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replaced the battery with a new one as well as the alternator and still won’t hold a charge

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## [2014 Dodge Ram 1500 - Service shifter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-ram-1500-service-shifter/161421)

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**Author:** [@Ajai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ajai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-ram-1500-service-shifter/161421 "2020-03-20T14:57:26Z")

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My dash shows SERVICE SHIFTER repeatedly. Please advise how to proceed without going to the dealer

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## [2015 RAM 1500 - Bad drive shaft?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-1500-bad-drive-shaft/161393)

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**Author:** [@darrellseela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darrellseela)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-1500-bad-drive-shaft/161393 "2020-03-19T16:29:31Z")

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First the drive shaft broke in half while going down thew road. then a year later the 8 speed auto transmission blew up the output bearing and had to replace the tranny. been one yer now and something is whining like roa…

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## [Disaster experience with repair shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disaster-experience-with-repair-shop/160836)

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**Author:** [@jhonnyb31\_164991](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhonnyb31_164991)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disaster-experience-with-repair-shop/160836 "2020-03-20T02:52:12Z")

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On January 2 I purchased 2005 Range Rover for an amazing price, do I knew I would have to invest some cash before I could drive it daily. On Jan. 6, I take it to a local repair shop to replace all fluids and get diagnost…

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## [1950's Stage Tuning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950s-stage-tuning/161404)

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**Author:** [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950s-stage-tuning/161404 "2020-03-20T02:37:22Z")

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An interesting Autocar article on Stage Tuning (Hot Rodding) your MG TD from Stock (Stage 1, 58 HP) through Competition (Stage 3 - 5, Supercharged 90 HP). https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd\_performing\_midgets.htm So…

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## [Emissions testing switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-testing-switch/161278)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-testing-switch/161278 "2020-03-20T00:40:42Z")

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Or no emissions testing. Maryland will transform the drive through emissions testing stations into Coronavirus testing stations. They’ll push the OBDII cable into… Well, OK, they’ll use cotton swabs to obtain tests to…

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## [Chevrolet Spark 2007 0.8 central door lock problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-spark-2007-0-8-central-door-lock-problem/161407)

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**Author:** [@ilovenetwork\_165435](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilovenetwork_165435)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-spark-2007-0-8-central-door-lock-problem/161407 "2020-03-19T23:36:25Z")

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Hi guys, my name is Alexander and I have very annoying problem with central door lock (CDL). I own Chevy Spark 2007 0.8, got it brand new and still driving it after that many years. Never had any problem with it but lat…

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## [2020 Kia Sportage - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sportage-ticks/161349)

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**Author:** [@BrendanDowney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrendanDowney)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sportage-ticks/161349 "2020-03-19T22:51:17Z")

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A very annoying ticking noise, the mechanic tried to palm me off with, these going engines have a bit of a ticking sound. It didn’t when I picked it up and that was only two weeks ago. It’s with them in the garage now. …

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## [Acceleration issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-issue/161398)

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**Author:** [@56TBird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/56TBird)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-issue/161398 "2020-03-19T20:27:17Z")

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Every few days, after I’ve stopped at a traffic light, nothing happens when I press the gas pedal. It always startles me, so I ease off the pedal, press again & off we go. No odd noises, no lurching, just no acceleration…

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## [2004 Ford Escape problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-problems/161370)

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**Author:** [@haukmtristen2001\_165407](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haukmtristen2001_165407)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-problems/161370 "2020-03-19T19:53:16Z")

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When I open the door there’s no dash lights or noises at all, when I goto start it there is zero noise, nothing happens at all, the battery has charge and isn’t the problem, I tried to jump the solenoid and that didn’t w…

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## [General exhaust question please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/general-exhaust-question-please-help/161298)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/general-exhaust-question-please-help/161298 "2020-03-19T15:14:45Z")

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Hello. I have a 2000 honda accord, currently with the mid muffler/resonator removed as well as the rear muffler also removed. The car does have a cat converter. I notice humming/buzzing when accelerating and cruising at…

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## [05 Pacifica wont turn over after thermostat replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pacifica-wont-turn-over-after-thermostat-replacement/161371)

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**Author:** [@robbjornstad\_144099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robbjornstad_144099)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pacifica-wont-turn-over-after-thermostat-replacement/161371 "2020-03-19T14:50:34Z")

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I have an 05 pacifica wth 350,000 kms. I replaced the thermostat on the upper radiator hose. A quick easy 30 min job. Everything below the hose got wet when I removed it. I went to start my car afterwards and it tried t…

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## [Question about resonators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-resonators/161342)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-resonators/161342 "2020-03-19T14:41:09Z")

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Hey everyone, I know the purpose of a resonator is to control the pitch or type of sound the exhaust makes but my question is: With a bottle style resonator, what difference does a longer bottle (18”) resonator make co…

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## [1999 Ford F-150 burns oil like crazy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-burns-oil-like-crazy/161195)

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**Author:** [@Graciellen\_Edwards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Graciellen_Edwards)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-burns-oil-like-crazy/161195 "2020-03-19T14:32:41Z")

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I recently purchased a used f150, within 2 days of purchase my oil pressure gauge began bottoming out, and my check engine light came on. I took it to a local mechanic who found that a spark plug was just hanging, no ch…

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## [2011 Nissan Frontier - Paint flakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-frontier-paint-flakes/161130)

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**Author:** [@BillyLynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillyLynn)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-frontier-paint-flakes/161130 "2020-03-19T14:16:17Z")

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2011 NISSAN FRONTIER white paint flakes off around the upper front fender.

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## [2013 Toyota Corolla - Won't accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-wont-accelerate/161337)

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**Author:** [@EZEKIEL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EZEKIEL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-wont-accelerate/161337 "2020-03-19T14:01:10Z")

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My 2013 Toyota corolla professional start well but it does no want it accelerate.

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## [Doesn't accelerate cant push with neutral smoke from undercar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doesnt-accelerate-cant-push-with-neutral-smoke-from-undercar/161316)

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**Author:** [@Cristram19\_148770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cristram19_148770)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doesnt-accelerate-cant-push-with-neutral-smoke-from-undercar/161316 "2020-03-19T05:46:22Z")

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Hi I have a 1997 Honda Accord when I drive it first time of day its good then after 10-20minutes driving it doesn’t accelerate and needs more force on pedal to go faster car broke down while driving on Street and couldn’…

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## [2005 Honda, Codes P0001 and P0139](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-codes-p0001-and-p0139/161339)

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**Author:** [@Andrew\_Hewitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew_Hewitt)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-codes-p0001-and-p0139/161339 "2020-03-19T04:14:27Z")

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I have a older Honda Accord 2005 DX. It has a 2.4L 4 cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and has run a little over 135,000 miles. It runs fairly normal except for the occasional smell of burnt oil and a little…

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## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport — no oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-no-oil/161222)

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**Author:** [@Sue59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue59)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-no-oil/161222 "2020-03-18T20:56:01Z")

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Oil is empty with no leaks and not due for oil change in 2 months

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## [Car not starting after sitting for several days. New battery and alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-after-sitting-for-several-days-new-battery-and-alternator/110305)

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**Author:** [@zoomzoomwheeeee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zoomzoomwheeeee)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-after-sitting-for-several-days-new-battery-and-alternator/110305 "2020-03-18T20:50:17Z")

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My car: 2002 Mustang GT, manual transmission. Runs great once I get it started with a jump or my boyfriend uses one of those special charger things that plugs into an electrical outlet. Replaced the alternator a couple m…

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## [Oil pressure sensor replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-sensor-replaced/161347)

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**Author:** [@Cristram19\_148770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cristram19_148770)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-sensor-replaced/161347 "2020-03-18T20:20:49Z")

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Can the reason my Honda Accord 97 not accelerate due to oil pressure not installed correctly? Thankyou

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