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## [2014 Chevrolet Tahoe - Taps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-tahoe-taps/160356)

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**Author:** [@scottbannier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottbannier)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-tahoe-taps/160356 "2020-03-05T12:47:28Z")

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engine taps no power 70,000 miles

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## [2010 Honda Accord Sdn - Wiper slap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-sdn-wiper-slap/160351)

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**Author:** [@JackBaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackBaker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-sdn-wiper-slap/160351 "2020-03-05T12:45:11Z")

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The passenger side wiper blade on my 2010 Honda Accord makes a slapping sound when the wipers are running. This started shortly after my wife had a new blade was installed at Auto Zone but she didn’t notice it for a coup…

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## [2003 Saturn L200 new battery and starter no crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l200-new-battery-and-starter-no-crank/160342)

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**Author:** [@tyra\_tucker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyra_tucker)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l200-new-battery-and-starter-no-crank/160342 "2020-03-05T04:41:38Z")

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Have a 2003 Saturn L200, going to work, car makes clank sound then dies. Wouldn’t start back up. Replaced battery and starter, (starter only had one bolt holding it, assuming that was my clank, bolt coming out) won’t tu…

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## [1969 Camaro Mystery - leaks gas at home, but not at the mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-camaro-mystery-leaks-gas-at-home-but-not-at-the-mechanic/160334)

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**Author:** [@Brittney\_Osbahr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brittney_Osbahr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-camaro-mystery-leaks-gas-at-home-but-not-at-the-mechanic/160334 "2020-03-05T03:44:35Z")

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We are having a really mysterious issue with our 1969 Camaro. We only drive it occasionally. The last 4 times we started it at home, it leaked a puddle of gas. We have taken it to two mechanics on 3 different occasion…

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## [Parasitic draw from radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasitic-draw-from-radio/160284)

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**Author:** [@chadrampey85\_164616](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chadrampey85_164616)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasitic-draw-from-radio/160284 "2020-03-05T03:33:08Z")

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2004 Escalade esv 6.0 tested to find draw and removed fuses to find the radio fuse Is pulling power from both connections. Went behind the dash and radio checked connections, wired up without harness connector. Would It …

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## [2014 Hyundai Elantra - Replace Washer Fluid Reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-replace-washer-fluid-reservoir/160337)

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**Author:** [@jahkr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jahkr)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-replace-washer-fluid-reservoir/160337 "2020-03-04T22:00:01Z")

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I’m pretty sure my Washer Reservoir is leaking. I filled it up just 2-3 weeks ago and it’s already telling me to fill it up again. I know I filled it up more recently before that so I gotta check it out. I cannot seem t…

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## [Leaving the country for a year - mothball or sell my Subaru 2018 Forester?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-country-for-a-year-mothball-or-sell-my-subaru-2018-forester/159271)

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**Author:** [@lawatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawatt)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-country-for-a-year-mothball-or-sell-my-subaru-2018-forester/159271 "2020-03-04T21:46:14Z")

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hello from a new member in northern CA - I’ve recently learned that I will be spending a year in Iceland on a research project, and I am weighing the pros and cons of leaving my Subaru Forester, 2018 model with a manual …

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## [2002 Chevrolet Prizm spinning noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-prizm-spinning-noise/160135)

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**Author:** [@TorryHower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TorryHower)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-prizm-spinning-noise/160135 "2020-03-04T20:29:57Z")

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Startup car, put into gear,automatic foot on brake, makes a spinning turning sound, no sound in park or neutral, goes away after driving a while.Also does it a little if I have it in gear and foot on brake and give it a …

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## [2018 Honda CR-V - Starter button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-starter-button/160339)

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**Author:** [@Trujillo\_Cecilia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trujillo_Cecilia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-starter-button/160339 "2020-03-04T19:45:11Z")

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The push button suddenly stopped working on my 2018 CRV, whether I use the master key (FOD) or the spare key. I had the FOD battery checked but it was working just fine. It’s not quite 2 years old yet so it’s a little to…

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## [2008 Honda CRV- replaced compressor and serp belt, now no heat blowing and overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-crv-replaced-compressor-and-serp-belt-now-no-heat-blowing-and-overheating/160336)

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**Author:** [@stephens.lawton\_164653](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephens.lawton_164653)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-crv-replaced-compressor-and-serp-belt-now-no-heat-blowing-and-overheating/160336 "2020-03-04T19:16:32Z")

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Hi everyone, The serpentine belt snapped in my 2008 Honda Crv due to my a/c compressor seizing up. I got the a/c compressor replaced and a new serpentine belt installed yesterday. Today, driving it for the first time si…

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## [2015 BMW 428i - Premium vs regular](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-428i-premium-vs-regular/138429)

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**Author:** [@PatCarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatCarr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-428i-premium-vs-regular/138429 "2020-03-04T18:11:29Z")

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The new twin turbo 4 cylinder engines call for premium gas. How necessary is this?

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## [Timing belt/water pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-water-pump/158507)

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**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-water-pump/158507 "2020-03-04T17:54:03Z")

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Going to have a mechanic do my timing belt/water pump on my 2000 Honda CR-V 2wd AT. I’m using Gates parts (saw recommedations here and elsewhere). He said would R/R belt/tensioner and spring/water pump and all associat…

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## [1985 Merkur XR4 - can a vacuum leak affect oil use?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-merkur-xr4-can-a-vacuum-leak-affect-oil-use/160015)

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**Author:** [@JakeRiesser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JakeRiesser)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-merkur-xr4-can-a-vacuum-leak-affect-oil-use/160015 "2020-03-04T17:51:56Z")

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Boost and vacuum leak that seems to cause an oil leak/loss of oil. Just rebuilt the engine, new T5 transmission and new turbo, is it possible for a massive vacuum leak to cause oil loss or consumption? Car is a 1985 Merk…

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## [2018 Toyota C-HR - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-c-hr-wrong-fuel/160244)

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**Author:** [@Abie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-c-hr-wrong-fuel/160244 "2020-03-04T15:13:20Z")

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I got half gas and desired to fill it again but I accidentally press the diesel gas filling it for another half , I wonder if what will happen to my car now

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## [4.7 dodge oil issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-7-dodge-oil-issue/160239)

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**Author:** [@Justin\_LeQuire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justin_LeQuire)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-7-dodge-oil-issue/160239 "2020-03-04T14:27:39Z")

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02 ram 1500 4.7l this truck was parked for a couple years, about 15k miles after a rebuild and now it’s pushing oil out of the oil filter seal. I changed the oil and filter and it’s still the same. I was thinking the pre…

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## [Green Caps for Sway Bar Links?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-caps-for-sway-bar-links/160309)

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**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-caps-for-sway-bar-links/160309 "2020-03-04T13:18:13Z")

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I got new sway bar links and they came with these green plastic cap things. What are they for?! Thanks for any help. I have learned a lot from this community. 15832928603617720126793412750723|375x500 They are TTX awa…

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## [2013 Acura RDX - Bucks, shows lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-rdx-bucks-shows-lights/160234)

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**Author:** [@MarkWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkWilson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-rdx-bucks-shows-lights/160234 "2020-03-04T11:02:13Z")

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Car is bucking and the Check Engine light and Check Transmission lights came on

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## [2003 Pontiac Grand Am - Needs a knob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-grand-am-needs-a-knob/160286)

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**Author:** [@sammerrill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sammerrill)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 10:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-grand-am-needs-a-knob/160286 "2020-03-04T10:50:20Z")

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knob missing heater controls

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## [2002 Audi A4 - Switch fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-audi-a4-switch-fail/160232)

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**Author:** [@TimEsquivel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimEsquivel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-audi-a4-switch-fail/160232 "2020-03-04T10:36:00Z")

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power window switches failed. The drivers’ window does not work at all. ALL OTHER WINDOWS ONLY OPERABLE FROM DRIVERS SWITCH.

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## [2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Warped rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-warped-rotors/160293)

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**Author:** [@Mark10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark10)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-warped-rotors/160293 "2020-03-04T03:55:25Z")

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Warped front brake disc, is this common in e class Mercedes?

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## [Car battery Heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-heat-shield/160168)

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**Author:** [@nsr.honda\_158117](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsr.honda_158117)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-heat-shield/160168 "2020-03-04T03:37:16Z")

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Hi all, apparently some cars, and more newer cars come with battery heat shields: a casing to protect the battery from the engine heat: Is that truly useful? DIY possible? –\> 6mm thick Aluminum foil + Muffler Cotto…

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## [2005 Ford Focus - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-cel/160289)

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**Author:** [@BarbaraSparkman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraSparkman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-cel/160289 "2020-03-04T02:11:33Z")

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My 2005 Ford Focus SES’ s engine light came on. Diagnostic tests say the code is P0171. Too lean bank 1. The car dies when coming to a stop. Took it to a mechanic I have been to before for oil changes. He drove it and it…

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## [Vacume hose? Air hose? What is this??](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacume-hose-air-hose-what-is-this/160304)

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**Author:** [@ali47scorpion\_152735](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ali47scorpion_152735)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacume-hose-air-hose-what-is-this/160304 "2020-03-04T02:10:26Z")

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so like there is a tiny air hose that is connected to the left side of this engine I just want to know what it has to do with the engine when I pull the cable and put my finger over the connection point it kills th…

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## [2003 Toyota Highlander - Heater switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-heater-switch/160301)

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**Author:** [@james32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james32)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-heater-switch/160301 "2020-03-04T00:04:40Z")

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trouble with heater/ac knob. Whilein A/C mode will switch to heat and via/versa

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## [2005 Chevrolet Malibu key gets stuck in ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-key-gets-stuck-in-ignition/160084)

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**Author:** [@Tony16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony16)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-key-gets-stuck-in-ignition/160084 "2020-03-03T23:38:15Z")

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When the car is turned the ignition key gets stuck in the switch

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## [Funny (not really) downshifting for 2008 Frontier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-not-really-downshifting-for-2008-frontier/49100)

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**Author:** [@georgefromgeorgia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgefromgeorgia)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-not-really-downshifting-for-2008-frontier/49100 "2020-03-03T23:22:22Z")

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I have noticed some other posters here hinting at this problem with no answer yet. When down shifting from 5th to 4th gear (Automatic Transmission), i feel my truck downshift, but the engine still revs up 1500 RPM or s…

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## [Sad news for Impala lovers/drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sad-news-for-impala-lovers-drivers/159806)

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**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sad-news-for-impala-lovers-drivers/159806 "2020-03-03T23:19:06Z")

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My parents had a 1967 Impala coupe when they got married in June 1967. Sad to see the Impala being put out to pasture. Anybody has good memories of owning/driving an Impala?

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## [2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-m-class-stalls/160205)

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**Author:** [@jason04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jason04)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-m-class-stalls/160205 "2020-03-03T22:48:24Z")

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My ML 350 2011 BLUETEC stalls in the morning after being left overnight. once i put it in reverse it shakes and stalls. Also my gas consumption has drop by almost half. when i got the truck i was getting 980 to 1020 km…

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## [2004 Ford Van - Oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-van-oil-leak/160219)

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**Author:** [@RuthH.Ryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthH.Ryan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-van-oil-leak/160219 "2020-03-03T22:32:26Z")

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slow oil leak but can’t find reason. checked by ford dealer. no reason for leak possible seal 0 around oil pan but can’t find. great gas millage 125,00 miles. new transmission. runs perfectly 16 plus gas milage .

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## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu - Clicks, won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-clicks-wont-crank/160236)

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**Author:** [@Clyde30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clyde30)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-clicks-wont-crank/160236 "2020-03-03T22:29:21Z")

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Sometimes when you turn the key-to crank it starts clicking and won’t crank. All the lights start going off and on. Had the battery and alternator tested both good. It’s not a dead battery click it acts like a relay cycl…

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