# Latest

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## [2003 Subaru Legacy ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-legacy-ticks/160060)

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**Author:** [@Nickles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nickles)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-legacy-ticks/160060 "2020-03-01T16:37:42Z")

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Why is my 2003 legend Subaru making a ticking noise

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## [Can’t fix the suspension on my 2017 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-fix-the-suspension-on-my-2017-jeep-cherokee/159983)

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**Author:** [@Sharonfenske](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharonfenske)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-fix-the-suspension-on-my-2017-jeep-cherokee/159983 "2020-03-01T16:31:12Z")

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Can not get air ride suspension fixed 33,000 miles Been in the shop 5 times Took out extended warranty because it keeps happening. Has been worked on by three different dealershi. First time it only had around 2…

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## [2009 Smart ForTwo - Fobs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-smart-fortwo-fobs/160058)

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**Author:** [@Guy18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guy18)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-smart-fortwo-fobs/160058 "2020-03-01T16:23:07Z")

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Sometimes – well, often – when I click my key fob, the car does not respond. I’ve changed the battery. Do I need to have service check/replace the receiver in the vehicle?

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## [1995 Nissan Pathfinder won’t start on cool mornings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-pathfinder-won-t-start-on-cool-mornings/160006)

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**Author:** [@Steve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-pathfinder-won-t-start-on-cool-mornings/160006 "2020-03-01T15:26:47Z")

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Won’t start on a cool morning , but will in the afternoon as the temperature riises.

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## [Electrical/ alternator problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-alternator-problem/160052)

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**Author:** [@Cameron\_Senft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron_Senft)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-alternator-problem/160052 "2020-03-01T15:19:52Z")

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My alternator has recently started whining on and off. With the wine comes a smell of burning rubber. My radio also will randomly restart while I’m driving. And I’ve noticed some sort of kick or shudder while the engine …

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## [The right tire pressure for a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-right-tire-pressure-for-a-2016-chevrolet-equinox/159986)

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**Author:** [@WallaceSterling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WallaceSterling)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-right-tire-pressure-for-a-2016-chevrolet-equinox/159986 "2020-03-01T15:10:14Z")

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You have many times made it clear that proper tire pressure is very important. My question is - how much over inflated or under inflated is OK to go ahead and drive without having to either let air out for overinflation …

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## [2009 Saturn Astra - Broken Fuse Cover/clips (fuse box in engine bay)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-astra-broken-fuse-cover-clips-fuse-box-in-engine-bay/160008)

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**Author:** [@cdk\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdk_2)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-astra-broken-fuse-cover-clips-fuse-box-in-engine-bay/160008 "2020-03-01T14:44:56Z")

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2009 Saturn Astra. Replaced a blown washer fluid fuse. It was cold today and I somehow managed to snap both plastic clips that secured the fuse cover in place. Now it just kind of flaps in the wind and I am unable to sec…

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## [Is there anything special about the cable from the coil to the distributor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-anything-special-about-the-cable-from-the-coil-to-the-distributor/159941)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-anything-special-about-the-cable-from-the-coil-to-the-distributor/159941 "2020-03-01T14:03:19Z")

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I broke the cable that connects the coil to the distributor. I took it to Auto Zone. The guy sold me a spark plug cable, which looks the same. Are they different? Should I try to get an ‘official’ cable? This one w…

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## [1970 Pontiac Bonneville - Mounting question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-pontiac-bonneville-mounting-question/160021)

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**Author:** [@AndyLane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyLane)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-pontiac-bonneville-mounting-question/160021 "2020-03-01T12:17:51Z")

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I have a 1962 Pontiac Bonneville. The engine block cracked years ago from not having antifreeze in it. The car has been sitting since 1984. I bought a 1990 5.7L motor out of a G30 van. Does anyone know what motor mounts …

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## [2015 Nissan Rogue: theory on its lackluster heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-theory-on-its-lackluster-heat/159958)

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**Author:** [@MarkRettig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkRettig)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-theory-on-its-lackluster-heat/159958 "2020-02-29T13:34:30Z")

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I own a 2015 Nissan Rogue model S. It’s a great car and has given me no problems except it has lackluster heat when the ambient temps are 5\* or below zero. The mileage us 52,000. There are 2 thermostats in this engine. …

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## [Smells like school glue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smells-like-school-glue/31369)

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**Author:** [@tmccartney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmccartney)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smells-like-school-glue/31369 "2020-03-01T05:53:06Z")

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Hi, all... I have a 1999 Ford F-150 pickup with a little over 150K miles on it. Lately, whenever I turn on the fan (not even the AC necessarily), a tangy smell like Elmer's School Glue or caulk comes out of the ven…

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## [Scratches on car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratches-on-car/160004)

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**Author:** [@Kazekake.sora\_164416](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kazekake.sora_164416)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratches-on-car/160004 "2020-03-01T05:29:39Z")

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Hello, my car has some scratches. Can anyone tell me how to fix them? Or at least make it seem like it’s not there?

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## [Engine replacement after timing chain replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replacement-after-timing-chain-replaced/159930)

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**Author:** [@alice.a.neilson\_164376](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alice.a.neilson_164376)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replacement-after-timing-chain-replaced/159930 "2020-03-01T04:19:36Z")

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My check engine light came on and so i took it to the used car service center from where i purchased the vehicle. I was told my timing chain was bad and needed to be replaced. 2 weeks after the repair while going 75 on t…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Camaro - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-camaro-trans-issue/159263)

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**Author:** [@Heidi29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heidi29)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-camaro-trans-issue/159263 "2020-03-01T03:30:45Z")

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Owned a pre owned 2016 ( not SS) for a year. I’ve had it in the shop twice with no corrective action. Three times now as I accelerate pulling out into traffic RPMs surge and stick around 6000 but the car is only going …

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## [Downshifting a CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downshifting-a-cvt/83706)

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**Author:** [@Diana47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diana47)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downshifting-a-cvt/83706 "2020-03-01T02:22:30Z")

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My Subaru Impreza has levers on the column to downshift and upshift. I've been using the downshift to slow the car and reduce wear on the brakes. However, I thought I remembered you guys saying brakes were cheaper than a…

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## [2013 Ford Escape - dipstick shows level above fill line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-dipstick-shows-level-above-fill-line/159921)

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**Author:** [@Wayne22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayne22)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-dipstick-shows-level-above-fill-line/159921 "2020-03-01T02:05:11Z")

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After servicing I noticed the dipstick showed approximately 1/2" above the full line. Any idea how much oil this represents and do I believe the tech that all is well or should I allow the dealership to change the oil ag…

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## [2012 Chrysler 300C brake rotor replacement interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300c-brake-rotor-replacement-interval/159923)

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**Author:** [@JohnLindsay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnLindsay)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300c-brake-rotor-replacement-interval/159923 "2020-03-01T02:03:52Z")

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Under “normal” use, with no emergency stops or driving like a crazy person, how long should brake rotors go before needing to be replaced, resurfaced or turned? I got about 30K on my current rotors before they began pu…

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## [My brake lights turn on when I turn my head lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-brake-lights-turn-on-when-i-turn-my-head-lights-on/16919)

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**Author:** [@Tiburon2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiburon2000)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-brake-lights-turn-on-when-i-turn-my-head-lights-on/16919 "2020-03-01T00:48:18Z")

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I have a 2000 Hyundai Tiburon. When I turn my running lights / head lights on, my brake lights also turn on. Does anyone have any idea what the fix for this might be?

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## [Chevrolet Equinox fuel door won’t open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-equinox-fuel-door-won-t-open/159936)

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**Author:** [@ronMcIntyre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronMcIntyre)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-equinox-fuel-door-won-t-open/159936 "2020-03-01T00:05:08Z")

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The fuel filler door wont spring open. I have had this vehicle for almost 2years and have never had this happen before today

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## [Transmission and brake oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-brake-oil-change/159961)

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**Author:** [@nasir.noor786\_164393](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nasir.noor786_164393)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-brake-oil-change/159961 "2020-02-29T22:12:54Z")

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I received an A13 maintenance reminder on my 2015 Honda Civic. I am changing the engine oil for ‘A’ and rotating/balancing the tires for ‘1’, but the manual for the car states to change the transmission oil at 60k. I hav…

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## [1999 Honda Accord stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-stalls/68678)

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**Author:** [@PhilSky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilSky)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-stalls/68678 "2020-02-29T20:24:02Z")

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1999 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder 126k miles When my car runs, it works very well. Sometimes, though, it stalls - just shuts off. When I try to restart it, it turns over, but immediately stops, almost as if it gets no gas.…

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## [1999 Honda Accord That Turns Off While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-that-turns-off-while-driving/74803)

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**Author:** [@gregvhall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregvhall)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-that-turns-off-while-driving/74803 "2020-02-29T19:04:02Z")

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Please help if you can... I have a 1999 Honda Accord that keeps turning off while I'm driving it. It has been doing it for a couple months now. Sometimes, it shuts off when the car is idling or stopped at a traffic light…

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## [Honda Accord 1999 stalling problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-1999-stalling-problem/25109)

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**Author:** [@snichols](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snichols)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-1999-stalling-problem/25109 "2020-02-29T18:39:37Z")

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My 1999 Honda Accord coupe keeps dying on me. I'll be driving along in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear and I'll press on the gas and get no response and realize the car is dead. I will pull over to the side of the road and finally …

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## [08 Pontiac torrent has power but won’t turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-pontiac-torrent-has-power-but-won-t-turn-over/159834)

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**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Boda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer_Boda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-pontiac-torrent-has-power-but-won-t-turn-over/159834 "2020-02-29T17:57:15Z")

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The battery sensor in my says its at 12.5 and I checked all the fuses in both boxes. The hum for the fuel pump is present. The starter is 3 years old and the only issue with it is that it starts within one turn over just…

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## [Help please I'm not a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-im-not-a-mechanic/159956)

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**Author:** [@Sean\_Davis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean_Davis)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-im-not-a-mechanic/159956 "2020-02-29T17:47:44Z")

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So I bought a 2012 Dodge avenger everything was fine drove it home from the dealer got gas and a few hours later on my to work it shifted gears hard one time then about 2 minutes later it was like I had no gears no rever…

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## [2010 Lexus LS 460 shakes when brakes are applied](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-ls-460-shakes-when-brakes-are-applied/159939)

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**Author:** [@henry20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henry20)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-ls-460-shakes-when-brakes-are-applied/159939 "2020-02-29T17:13:08Z")

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the car shake and virabrate when apply brakers

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## [2007 Mercury Montego can’t shift out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-montego-can-t-shift-out-of-park/159909)

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**Author:** [@Trevathan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trevathan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-montego-can-t-shift-out-of-park/159909 "2020-02-29T17:05:41Z")

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Can not get the shift out of park.

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## [Rattling noise honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-honda/159967)

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**Author:** [@lfd.duffy\_164395](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lfd.duffy_164395)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-honda/159967 "2020-02-29T15:24:29Z")

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my honda civic is making a rattling/scraping noise while driving. it goes quiet sometimes, it’s worst going high speeds, and doesn’t stop when breaks are applied (noisy when cruising). I use e10 fuel, it’s around 94000 k…

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## [2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV - backup lights are on in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-escalade-esv-backup-lights-are-on-in-park/159954)

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**Author:** [@KennethKaiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethKaiser)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-escalade-esv-backup-lights-are-on-in-park/159954 "2020-02-29T14:56:47Z")

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The reverse lights, or backup lights illuminate when I’ve parked the truck and the lights are still on for the auto headlamp function, and they come on when I use the remote to unlock the truck and the lights come on wh…

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## [2001 Ford E150 coolant is cloudy after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e150-coolant-is-cloudy-after-repair/159928)

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**Author:** [@RoxanneWhiteman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoxanneWhiteman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e150-coolant-is-cloudy-after-repair/159928 "2020-02-29T12:41:00Z")

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I got my truck fixed and now my antifreeze is like cloudy

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