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## [2017 RAM 1500 “low oil pressure shift to park”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-1500-low-oil-pressure-shift-to-park/159665)

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**Author:** [@LARRYSMITH57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LARRYSMITH57)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-1500-low-oil-pressure-shift-to-park/159665 "2020-02-27T21:41:40Z")

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LOW OIL PRESSURE SHIFT TO PARK! Running 55 mph when i got this warning, no lights just all caps message. No noise from engine at the time. Just had replacement EGR COOLER installed 180 prior to this. Fluid level was fin…

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## [Battery concerns?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-concerns/159140)

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**Author:** [@Mark-Moses](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark-Moses)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-concerns/159140 "2020-02-27T20:51:43Z")

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My 2000 Explorer wouldn’t start yesterday. My power pack would not start the vehicle. It has twice in the recent past. I had to go to my next door neighbor to get a jump so I could go to the grocery store. Today I drove …

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## [2019 Chevrolet Trax radio trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-trax-radio-trouble/159531)

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**Author:** [@Debbie04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie04)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-trax-radio-trouble/159531 "2020-02-27T20:47:16Z")

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Same problem as above. The radio goes blank for minutes at a time with. Music still plays but screen is unreadable due to going black etc. This problem has happened 11 or 12 times since I have had the car (13 months n…

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## [2019 Hyundai Tucson front wipers won’t stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-tucson-front-wipers-won-t-stay-on/159729)

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**Author:** [@Susan16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan16)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-tucson-front-wipers-won-t-stay-on/159729 "2020-02-27T20:10:56Z")

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I can’t get the front windshield wipers to stay on! I have to manually make them work! Is there a step or something that I’m missing? Thanks, Susan

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## [2015 Subaru Outback rear hatch won’t open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-rear-hatch-won-t-open/159674)

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**Author:** [@GlennRollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GlennRollins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-rear-hatch-won-t-open/159674 "2020-02-27T18:24:27Z")

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The rear hatch won’t open despite repeated tries with the key bob. Dash control is in proper position. All- day inspection at the dealership did not result in finding or solving the problem.

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## [2005 BMW X5 coolant transfer pipe repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-x5-coolant-transfer-pipe-repair/159579)

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**Author:** [@JackZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackZ)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-x5-coolant-transfer-pipe-repair/159579 "2020-02-27T19:27:15Z")

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Who can repair BMW X5 coolant transfer Pipe leaking problem?

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## [Can a 12 pin to aux work from a cd changer port?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-12-pin-to-aux-work-from-a-cd-changer-port/159787)

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**Author:** [@hiddenperson28\_164265](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hiddenperson28_164265)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-12-pin-to-aux-work-from-a-cd-changer-port/159787 "2020-02-27T19:02:53Z")

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I want to have an aux port in my car, which is a 2001 chevy malibu, but it doesn’t have a port. It has a cd/aux button on the center console. Looking a pictures from the exact same stereo, there is a 12 pin header input …

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## [2012 gmc acadia code 0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-code-0420/159670)

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**Author:** [@derrickmillay7683\_164155](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derrickmillay7683_164155)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-code-0420/159670 "2020-02-27T18:52:42Z")

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Acadia starts stuttering when driving. Mechanic said it was the catalytic converter but it wasnt worth the time and money to fix. It has 100k miles on it. Could it be the 02 sensors? I believe there is a lower and upper …

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## [4runner Brake lights flickering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4runner-brake-lights-flickering/159805)

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**Author:** [@Kiley-Fortin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiley-Fortin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4runner-brake-lights-flickering/159805 "2020-02-27T18:52:38Z")

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So yesterday I had my brakes changed in the front including the rotors because they were ridiculously worn down. But since I had them changed my parking break light keeps flickering on and off, when I accelerate, sometim…

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## [2006 Hyundai Sonata ESC light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-esc-light/159703)

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**Author:** [@DWAYNE54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DWAYNE54)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-esc-light/159703 "2020-02-27T16:59:39Z")

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the esc light in my car comes on a little while after driving it and it stays on. this light is responsible for electronic stability control on the vehicle. I read somewhere that it could be the sensor for the angler o…

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## [Overheating 2015 Cruze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2015-cruze/159526)

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**Author:** [@ada21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ada21)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2015-cruze/159526 "2020-02-27T16:24:02Z")

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replaced coolant fan 6 months ago now having problems again ,overheating small oil leak starting

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## [2016 Cadillac SRX “missing” oil filler cap made CEL come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-missing-oil-filler-cap-made-cel-come-on/159672)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeA.Sinese](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeA.Sinese)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-missing-oil-filler-cap-made-cel-come-on/159672 "2020-02-27T15:02:30Z")

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I drove for almost one week with a “lost” “missing” oil filler cap. Then One day under the hood I notices the “missing” cap ! It made my check engine light come on. I puhased a new oem oill filler cap .Will the check eng…

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## [Does a speed sensing EPS system add steering weight?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-speed-sensing-eps-system-add-steering-weight/159278)

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**Author:** [@zinophfragment\_163832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zinophfragment_163832)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-speed-sensing-eps-system-add-steering-weight/159278 "2020-02-27T13:26:15Z")

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(I’m new to this whole thing) So, I was reading about EPS systems, and while reading, many articles say that an speed sensing EPS system only changes the amount of power steering assist depending on the speed. Now while …

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## [2019 Ford Edge - how to increase range for traffic alert?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-how-to-increase-range-for-traffic-alert/159656)

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**Author:** [@Ed44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed44)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-how-to-increase-range-for-traffic-alert/159656 "2020-02-27T13:00:44Z")

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The cross traffic alert only sounds when an approaching car is two car lengths from my car. My Subaru Outback would sound alarm at lest 6-8 car lengths from my car. I want more range to detect on coming traffic.

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## [2016 Ford Escape exhaust fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-exhaust-fumes/159676)

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**Author:** [@Donald26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donald26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-exhaust-fumes/159676 "2020-02-27T12:47:40Z")

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I get exhaust fumes every so often in my car when first start it and sometimes while driving

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## [2003 VW Passat Wagon VS 2008 Saturn Astra XE 5-Door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-passat-wagon-vs-2008-saturn-astra-xe-5-door/159727)

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**Author:** [@Kristian\_Minde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristian_Minde)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 9:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-passat-wagon-vs-2008-saturn-astra-xe-5-door/159727 "2020-02-27T09:30:45Z")

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2003 VW Passat Wagon: 128,000 miles. Automatic 2008 Saturn Astra XE: 119,000 miles. Automatic. Assuming both are in similar condition, which would be the more reliable/better ride? 2001 Cadillac Deville has gained m…

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## [Battery Replacement Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-question/158767)

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**Author:** [@nelsrm21\_163466](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nelsrm21_163466)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-question/158767 "2020-02-27T03:33:07Z")

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Hi, all! I have a 2009 Civic DX that needs the battery replaced. I have an aftermarket Viper keyless entry/alarm system installed, and I’m wondering if I need to worry about reprogramming the device when I change the ba…

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## [2008 Toyota Prius - Seeking advice on mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-seeking-advice-on-mechanics/159323)

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**Author:** [@Pam34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam34)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-seeking-advice-on-mechanics/159323 "2020-02-27T03:07:59Z")

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Dear Ray, I had a boyfriend 30 years ago who listened to your show religiously. I got hooked and although I dumped him, I continued to enjoy your show and column. I have a 2008 Prius and live in the San Francisco Bay …

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## [Battery intermittently going dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-intermittently-going-dead/159650)

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**Author:** [@amisfitlife\_164142](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amisfitlife_164142)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-intermittently-going-dead/159650 "2020-02-27T02:56:59Z")

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My husband has a 99 Ford Ranger. It started intermittently loosing power and the battery would be completely dead. The battery showed to be bad so he replaced the battery. Car ran fine for 4 months. Then one morning h…

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## [1999 Volkswagen Beetle - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-beetle-trans-issue/159284)

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**Author:** [@daisy38.jl\_163830](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daisy38.jl_163830)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-beetle-trans-issue/159284 "2020-02-27T02:16:44Z")

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In 2nd gear it jerks…also when jacked up and tires are off can’t move them…

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## [2006 F250 shakes when high speed braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f250-shakes-when-high-speed-braking/35818)

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**Author:** [@moonshine625](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moonshine625)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f250-shakes-when-high-speed-braking/35818 "2020-02-27T01:13:07Z")

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I do some towing with my F250 (weekend/sick day trips to the boat ramp) around 50k miles I replaced the front brakes and rotors. Now when I am slowing down on the highway the vehicle shakes a bit. My thought was the re…

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## [2004 Chrysler Crossfire alarm goes off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-crossfire-alarm-goes-off-while-driving/159623)

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**Author:** [@Jones27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jones27)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-crossfire-alarm-goes-off-while-driving/159623 "2020-02-26T21:37:52Z")

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Alarm going while driving and when turn on and locked

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## [Looking at buying 2001 Nissan Xterra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-buying-2001-nissan-xterra/159663)

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**Author:** [@lindacat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindacat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-buying-2001-nissan-xterra/159663 "2020-02-26T20:40:18Z")

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I am interested in buying a nissan xterra . right now looking at a 2001 with low mileage. what problems should I look at?

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## [Question about DRL's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-drls/158997)

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**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-drls/158997 "2020-02-26T19:37:22Z")

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One thing I don’t understand about DRL’s is why the tailight’s don’t come on when the DRL’s are on I know a lot of car’s if not all the headlight switch has to be turned on to have the taillight’s on. Why can’t car make…

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## [2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid - MPG going down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-hybrid-mpg-going-down/155945)

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**Author:** [@PhilNelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilNelson)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-hybrid-mpg-going-down/155945 "2020-02-26T18:59:39Z")

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My Mercury Milan Hybrid is gradually getting poorer and poorer mileage. Over the years it has gone from 38-39 MPG down to 32-33. I have replaced the spark plugs and the air filter with no change in the MPG. Any idea why? …

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## [My radiator ACDelco caps have different part numbers yet listed to fit car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radiator-acdelco-caps-have-different-part-numbers-yet-listed-to-fit-car/157936)

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**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radiator-acdelco-caps-have-different-part-numbers-yet-listed-to-fit-car/157936 "2020-02-26T18:42:17Z")

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strong text There is another number stamped on my old cap off my Buick Lesabre 2003 its a ACdelco RC-27 then 25730161 and the ACDelco cap recommended is stamped RC-27 25730158 ? neither one of them have a RC-96 stamped o…

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## [Jeep 2014 Metal Piece](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-2014-metal-piece/159588)

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**Author:** [@hkaryakose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hkaryakose)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-2014-metal-piece/159588 "2020-02-26T17:33:38Z")

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This piece is completely loose. I’m not sure what it is or what I should do. It’s on the undercarriage of the back of my Jeep.

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## [2016 Honda Accord - recommended services](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-recommended-services/159658)

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**Author:** [@ChrisGraves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisGraves)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-recommended-services/159658 "2020-02-26T16:15:59Z")

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Honda dealer recommends complete fuel system treatment for $179.95, brake system fluid exchange for $139.95, and transmission fluid replacement for $129.95 at 30,000 miles. This is my 6th Honda and I don’t remember doin…

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## [76 K20 400 Small Block Chevy questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/76-k20-400-small-block-chevy-questions/159558)

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**Author:** [@JValley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JValley)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/76-k20-400-small-block-chevy-questions/159558 "2020-02-26T16:12:18Z")

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I’ve been Rebuilding a 400 small block, and the previous owner who owned it slapped on a 350 head as well as a 400 head, causing the head to crack. I bought custom made performance heads that were fit to spec. Unfortunat…

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## [Scrapping sound on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapping-sound-on/159651)

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**Author:** [@Jacob-Jensen-1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob-Jensen-1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapping-sound-on/159651 "2020-02-26T14:50:03Z")

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I have a 2014 Chevy cruze LT turbo. I hear a scraping sound from the front right tire when accelerating. It gets louder he faster you go It sounds like something is scrapping on the from tire but I looked and another i…

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