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## [Battery light in ford focus 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-in-ford-focus-2002/159933)

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**Author:** [@Jonibeth\_Pierangelino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonibeth_Pierangelino)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-in-ford-focus-2002/159933 "2020-02-29T11:54:01Z")

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why is my battery light still on? i changed the alternator and had the battery tested?

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## [Napa or Oreillys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-or-oreillys/155693)

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**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-or-oreillys/155693 "2020-02-29T05:47:20Z")

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Napa or Oreillys they both got my part in stock I know I can get the part cheaper online but I like to see the car part in person to see what I’m getting and in good quality . Catalytic converter. I don’t wanna go OEM . …

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## [2015 BMW 640 Gran Coupe - Scrapes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-640-gran-coupe-scrapes/159903)

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**Author:** [@EricForster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricForster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-640-gran-coupe-scrapes/159903 "2020-02-29T04:32:13Z")

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Front bumper too low and is scraped often. This would not happen if the car was equipped with regular tires, but unfortunately, BMW sells them with the low-profile run flat tires. Car has 18,000 miles.

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## [2007 Mazda RX-8 — rev up before turning off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-rx-8-rev-up-before-turning-off/159915)

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**Author:** [@CarolynIAllmon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynIAllmon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-rx-8-rev-up-before-turning-off/159915 "2020-02-29T04:12:50Z")

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I replaced the engine on this car in 2017; want to keep it forever. What is your advice about reving up the engine before turning off? dealer says i should do this to burn up excess gas and prevent flooding but have go…

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## [Honda build](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-build/158742)

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**Author:** [@Noah\_Appleby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noah_Appleby)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-build/158742 "2020-02-29T03:25:44Z")

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I’m looking to purchase a super cheap 2000 Honda Civic Ex coupe (manual) shell and mod it out. I understand Honda parts are someone cheap and easy to find but I’m not sure all the parts that are required for the build. I…

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## [My 2016 Jeep Renegade is dangerous on the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2016-jeep-renegade-is-dangerous-on-the-road/159731)

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**Author:** [@RonR.Timm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonR.Timm)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2016-jeep-renegade-is-dangerous-on-the-road/159731 "2020-02-29T02:49:22Z")

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I Bought a New 2016 Jeep Renegade in Feb. 2017. Great Car for 8 K Miles. Then the Idle increased a lot. Dealer said " This 2.4 Liter Chrysler engine has no Mechanical Engine Idle Adjusting Screw. and there is No way to …

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## [Electrical problems in 2002 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-in-2002-ford-focus/45092)

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**Author:** [@jbwright003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbwright003)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-in-2002-ford-focus/45092 "2020-02-29T00:47:28Z")

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I have a 2002 Ford Focus and I have been having electrical issues for a couple of years now. I've taken it to repair shops and no one can find anything wrong with it but of course they suggest changing the battery and a…

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## [Adding Lane Keep Assist!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-lane-keep-assist/159866)

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**Author:** [@Caleb\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caleb_Johnson)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-lane-keep-assist/159866 "2020-02-29T00:17:37Z")

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Okay, here’s the situation. I have a 2018 Volkswagen Passat R-Line with the Tech upgrade and Premium Sound package. That means I do have Adaptive Cruise Control already as well as blind spot monitors. What I DON’T hav…

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## [2017 Ford Fusion - fixing lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-fixing-lights/159815)

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**Author:** [@ElaineQuinque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElaineQuinque)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-fixing-lights/159815 "2020-02-28T23:13:54Z")

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When I purchased my Ford Fusion back in 2017, the headlights looked like a strand of Christmas lights. I must have pressed a button somewhere whey they are now a solid line but the turn signals now look like the Christma…

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## [How often to change oil filter in a car that burns through oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-change-oil-filter-in-a-car-that-burns-through-oil/158052)

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**Author:** [@jenniferlee3794\_163038](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenniferlee3794_163038)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-change-oil-filter-in-a-car-that-burns-through-oil/158052 "2020-02-28T17:34:44Z")

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My 2008 Rav4 started burning oil, starting at 110K miles, which apparently is a common issue in older Toyotas of this vintage. After talking with my mechanic, it seems like my best option is to continuously add oil (not…

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## [2013 Subaru Outback - Trans tuneup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-trans-tuneup/159901)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-trans-tuneup/159901 "2020-02-28T16:50:49Z")

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I have a 2013 Subaru outback 50,000 miles Would a transmission tuneup be a benefit .I want to keep the car “forever”

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## [2005 Nissan Pathfinder - Smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-smokes/159894)

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**Author:** [@AnthonyCleaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyCleaver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-smokes/159894 "2020-02-28T15:29:12Z")

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Getting blowby and smoke/steam coming from oil filler pipe, although engine runs sweat and quite and pulls extremely well up hills, is there bad blowby and curable blowby and does it always end with a rebuild or replacem…

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## [2006 GMC Sierra 1500 - recycles all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-recycles-all-the-time/159810)

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**Author:** [@Benny42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benny42)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-recycles-all-the-time/159810 "2020-02-28T14:23:57Z")

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cab fresh air inlet or recycle door gos to recycle all the time even in the winter time and fogs up inside the cab. when you hit defog, door gos to fresh air mode, 2 min later its back in recycle mode

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## [Why does the ride feel so different after my tires were replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-ride-feel-so-different-after-my-tires-were-replaced/159639)

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**Author:** [@DiannePotts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DiannePotts)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-ride-feel-so-different-after-my-tires-were-replaced/159639 "2020-02-28T13:47:25Z")

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At 35K miles my Toyota dealer recommended replacing the 4 tires on my 2006 Toyota Avalon. They replaced the 4 tires and the ride of the vehicle was instantly worse and difficult to steer. At home, the tire pressure mea…

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## [Drum Brakes \> Location of Larger Shoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-location-of-larger-shoe/40531)

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**Author:** [@baerman51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baerman51)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-location-of-larger-shoe/40531 "2020-02-28T13:34:16Z")

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When the topic is drum brakes, there seems to be a lack of a consensus as to where the larger shoe should be positioned. Here is my view: The larger shoe should go forward, not rearward. Remember: Bolted t…

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## [Buying a used lotus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-lotus/3043)

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**Author:** [@scooter3563](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scooter3563)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-lotus/3043 "2020-02-28T13:33:33Z")

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any one know if a used elise would be problematic? i'm looking at 05's - 07.

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## [2016 Ford F-150 - Leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-leaking/159857)

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**Author:** [@Harvey56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harvey56)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-leaking/159857 "2020-02-28T12:02:16Z")

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My F150 year 2016 has sunroof/back windown water leak also

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## [Manually moving a power seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manually-moving-a-power-seat/159864)

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**Author:** [@ScttLee184\_164054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee184_164054)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manually-moving-a-power-seat/159864 "2020-02-28T10:18:53Z")

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Is there a simple way to move a power seat forward on a 2003 Buick century that has a bad motor? I am definitely not mechanically inclined so the easiest way to to it is the best. Thanks

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## [How to replace door latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-door-latch/159174)

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**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-door-latch/159174 "2020-02-28T06:02:42Z")

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Anyone tell me or point me to instructions, video or procedure for replacing the door latch assembly? Door has been sagging for years and I can’t replace it myself. Yesterday the latch inside my driver’s side door shatte…

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## [Looking for axles for a 1980 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-axles-for-a-1980-honda-accord/159568)

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**Author:** [@thomasmason](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomasmason)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-axles-for-a-1980-honda-accord/159568 "2020-02-28T05:16:02Z")

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cant find a pair of axles for my 1980 honda accord lx hatchback

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## [1994 Camry fuel gauge always shows empty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-camry-fuel-gauge-always-shows-empty/80383)

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**Author:** [@skenzer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skenzer)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-camry-fuel-gauge-always-shows-empty/80383 "2020-02-28T05:14:49Z")

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My 94 Camry 4 cyl fuel gauge seems to be broke. It always shows empty. The "fuel warning" light doesn't come on however. The last time it worked, I had about 1/2 tank and filled it up. It took several minutes for the ga…

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## [Buick Tail Light, Back Up Light, or Turn Signal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-tail-light-back-up-light-or-turn-signal/159793)

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**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-tail-light-back-up-light-or-turn-signal/159793 "2020-02-28T04:58:32Z")

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I’ve been looking at Buicks lately, as a good friend has only driven LeSabres/Park Avenues over the last 15 years. I rode with him in the Park Avenue, yuck, too soft for me. Of the current Buicks, I like the Opel/Regal. …

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## [Rattle in the back of a 2014 Buick Verano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-the-back-of-a-2014-buick-verano/159817)

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**Author:** [@jackie54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackie54)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-the-back-of-a-2014-buick-verano/159817 "2020-02-28T04:42:25Z")

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rattle in back sounds like it’s coming from the trunk

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## [Nissan Pathfinder P0448](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-p0448/148992)

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**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-p0448/148992 "2020-02-28T04:36:50Z")

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I have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder with a code P0448 I know it’s for the evaporative emission system vent. I’m hoping I can just change the canister but is this ok to go cheap on?

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## [Will it hurt my car to let diesel sit in it overnight?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-it-hurt-my-car-to-let-diesel-sit-in-it-overnight/159696)

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**Author:** [@EmilyChesler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmilyChesler)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-it-hurt-my-car-to-let-diesel-sit-in-it-overnight/159696 "2020-02-28T04:12:34Z")

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The gas station I went to had a broken pump and put diesel in my car. Is there anything I can do right now? It is late at night and the car dealership is not open. If it is there for 13 hours will it make it worse?

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## [2016 Dodge Grand Caravan - HIGH MILES](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-high-miles/159512)

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**Author:** [@Eppersod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eppersod)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-high-miles/159512 "2020-02-28T01:41:52Z")

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Hey guys. I’m looking at purchasing a van for my growing family and I came across a deal that seems too good to be true. It’s a 2016 Dodge Caravan for 2,900 + taxes and fees. The catch: 216,000 miles. I’m not the most kn…

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## [Car won’t start, engine clicks but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-engine-clicks-but-won-t-start/159825)

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**Author:** [@DameK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DameK)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-engine-clicks-but-won-t-start/159825 "2020-02-28T00:40:22Z")

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Let me start but saying I am the most non car guy in the history of men. So idk s\*\*+ about engines. But about 5 years ago the engine on one of my cars locked up and was forced to scrap it because the maintenance cost wer…

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## [Hubcaps or no hubcaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hubcaps-or-no-hubcaps/159693)

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**Author:** [@javier-4580\_163986](https://community.cartalk.com/u/javier-4580_163986)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hubcaps-or-no-hubcaps/159693 "2020-02-27T23:40:00Z")

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What are your opinions when it comes to stock cars that have hubcaps? Do they look better with them or do the nude black plates look better? Personally they look dull and cheap which they are, but others think otherwise

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## [Motor suddenly runs loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-suddenly-runs-loud/159798)

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**Author:** [@Matthew-Kristina-Coleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew-Kristina-Coleman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-suddenly-runs-loud/159798 "2020-02-27T22:20:54Z")

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I have a GMC Envoy. It suddenly started running loud. It is like cranking an old diesel truck now instead of my quiet suv. The sound seems to the near the base of the motor where the exhaust system starts. Once i get up …

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## [Can I Waive The Included Maintenance on a Vehicle to Lower the Price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-waive-the-included-maintenance-on-a-vehicle-to-lower-the-price/159303)

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**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\
**Replies:** 63\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-waive-the-included-maintenance-on-a-vehicle-to-lower-the-price/159303 "2020-02-27T21:50:50Z")

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I would like to waive the included maintenance on a new Toyota vehicle. Every new Toyota comes with ToyotaCare, a maintenance plan that covers normal factory scheduled service for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever come…

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