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## [2005 Dodge Dakota - Brake bleed suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-dakota-brake-bleed-suggestions/152838)

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**Author:** [@Donaldchambers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donaldchambers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-dakota-brake-bleed-suggestions/152838 "2019-11-15T15:57:55Z")

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bled brakes no leaks new master cylinder and rear brakes. fluid comes out on 1st pump but not on 2nd or 3rd. when driving truck brakes some time stay up but often go to floor and then brake. What can I do?

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## [1976 Ford E350 - Manuals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-ford-e350-manuals/152830)

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**Author:** [@NancyNguyen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyNguyen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-ford-e350-manuals/152830 "2019-11-15T15:23:52Z")

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Do you know where to find a full manual/layout for our vehicle? Have you ever had to reconstruct any parts of your RV?

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## [2004 Subaru Outback - Heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-heat-shield/152836)

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**Author:** [@johngass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johngass)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-heat-shield/152836 "2019-11-15T15:12:31Z")

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The heat shield around exhaust pipe rattles and resonates. Is it necessary?

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## [2005 Toyota Highlander - Suddenly needs oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-suddenly-needs-oil/152753)

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**Author:** [@BernieRuess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernieRuess)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-suddenly-needs-oil/152753 "2019-11-15T14:14:03Z")

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Over the last 3 months my 2005 2.4l engine Toyota Highlander has needed 3 quarts of oil, which has never happened before. It has 164,000 miles. Any idea why this might have started now? I always changed standard oil eve…

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## [Crank no start whirring sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-no-start-whirring-sound/116126)

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**Author:** [@Emurry8448](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emurry8448)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-no-start-whirring-sound/116126 "2019-11-15T14:13:26Z")

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So I bought a used 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander to fix for my girlfriend, before we could tow it, somebody stole battery and cut up the insulation on negative terminal wire. The owner said the timing belt snapped while driv…

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## [99 Ford Taurus Potential Brake Booster Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-taurus-potential-brake-booster-issue/152809)

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**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-taurus-potential-brake-booster-issue/152809 "2019-11-15T13:53:50Z")

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Recently (last couple of days) I have noticed that when pressing on the brake pedal in my 99 Taurus, the pedal feel is normal for the first quarter of the movement, and then it suddenly gives out and drops another quarte…

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## [2008 BMW 328 - Valve cover, now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-328-valve-cover-now-wont-start/152819)

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**Author:** [@ArunKumar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArunKumar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-328-valve-cover-now-wont-start/152819 "2019-11-15T13:33:04Z")

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2008 BMW,replaced valve cover gasket,ran fine turned it off, but went to start it,it won’t start instead it start flooding the cyl.plugs out crank it renstall plugs again before I started car got flooded replace new plug…

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## [Heater core issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-issue/152681)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-issue/152681 "2019-11-13T16:35:46Z")

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i have 2 identical vehicles. same year. both had bad headgaskets. both are fixed. 1 has great heat and 1 has so-so heat. i flushed heater core of lousy car and it helped. i assume previous owner used stopleak. i think bo…

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## [2015 toyota sienna trac off check engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-sienna-trac-off-check-engine-light-on/135500)

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**Author:** [@Ro\_Mo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ro_Mo)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-sienna-trac-off-check-engine-light-on/135500 "2019-11-15T05:53:12Z")

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I have a 2015 Toyota Sienna with 16,000 miles. I use it as a camper mainly for trips. Got into a tight spot and had to do a turnaround and my cargo luggage attachment on the back bumper rubbed a tree and hung the van u…

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## [2009 Nissan Maxima - Peeling Clearcoat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-maxima-peeling-clearcoat/152689)

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**Author:** [@AprilMitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AprilMitchell)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-maxima-peeling-clearcoat/152689 "2019-11-15T05:47:41Z")

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I purchased a brand new 2009 black Nissan Maxima. The paint on my hood and roof are also horrible. It looks like the clear coat dissolved. Every black Maxima and Altima I’ve seen that is any where around that age is t…

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## [2003 Lexus SC 430 - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-hesitates/152813)

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**Author:** [@JoeVance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeVance)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-hesitates/152813 "2019-11-15T04:37:21Z")

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There is a slight hesitation if I hit the gas after almost coming to a complete stop, like at a yield sign. But this happens only if the car is in Drive. If I downshift to 4th or 3rd, no hesitation when I start up agai…

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## [Subaru Outback starting Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-starting-issues/152814)

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**Author:** [@Emily\_Landry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emily_Landry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-starting-issues/152814 "2019-11-15T02:50:16Z")

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My 2014 Subaru Outback has had some starting issues ever since I bought it used. At first I thought nothing of it, but now it bothers me and has gotten worse. It currently has 106k miles on it. When I turn the key, it’s …

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## [My mobile guardian](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mobile-guardian/69752)

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**Author:** [@raskle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raskle)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mobile-guardian/69752 "2019-11-15T01:47:04Z")

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I had a mymobileguardian GPS anti-theft device (similar to Lojack) installed back in 2004. I've noticed lately that there seems to be a larger drain on my battery, plus it appears that the company's website is down and …

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## [Stall after filling gas and slight smell of paint thinner after use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-after-filling-gas-and-slight-smell-of-paint-thinner-after-use/152730)

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**Author:** [@Mikhail\_Llauder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikhail_Llauder)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-after-filling-gas-and-slight-smell-of-paint-thinner-after-use/152730 "2019-11-15T00:34:05Z")

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I have a 2005 Toyota RAV4. Two issues: Jerking with acceleration and reverse. I had a small leak P0442 code. Changed the canister and gas cap. Got the code within a year, still drove. After awhile, the car wouldn’t st…

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## [2007 Toyota Prius - Suspension groans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-suspension-groans/152805)

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**Author:** [@Alan26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-suspension-groans/152805 "2019-11-15T00:31:58Z")

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Should I be concerned about some suspension groans in my 2007 Prius?

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## [Car doesn’t crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesn-t-crank/152799)

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**Author:** [@Rayrex88\_149284](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rayrex88_149284)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesn-t-crank/152799 "2019-11-15T00:16:09Z")

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Hey guys I have just replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 1993 Honda prelude h22a and I’ve replaced the battery and starter. I’ve replaced the distributor about a year ago, my sparks plugs are in good condition and my …

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## [2015 Dodge Dart remote starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-remote-starter/92675)

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**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-remote-starter/92675 "2019-11-14T23:37:15Z")

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I just bought a 2015 dodge dart gt with a manual transmission. the keyfob has a remote starter button but nothing happens when i press it. The car dealer had no idea what was wrong. I'm not sure if this model is even equ…

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## [Clanking that stopped when I filled the gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clanking-that-stopped-when-i-filled-the-gas-tank/152741)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clanking-that-stopped-when-i-filled-the-gas-tank/152741 "2019-11-14T23:32:30Z")

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I drove my pickup yesterday and today, about 10 miles each day. It clanked and bounced on every bump and crack, the bouncing lasting for a few seconds. I suspected my suspension. Today I filled the tank (adding 10 gal…

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## [2006 Toyota Sienna - Struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-struts/152788)

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**Author:** [@TomRogers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomRogers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-struts/152788 "2019-11-14T23:11:31Z")

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I replaced the lift struts on the rear cargo door. I failed to seat the right strut fully, after a few cycles it came lose and was pinched between the door and the car frame. After that the door would power raise, but no…

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## [2007 Volkswagen Eos - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-eos-wrong-fuel/152780)

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**Author:** [@LaurenKerzner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaurenKerzner)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-eos-wrong-fuel/152780 "2019-11-14T22:54:56Z")

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put diesel fuel in gas tank does the car have to be totaled or can that be repaired?

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## [Subaru Legacy AC fan blower issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-ac-fan-blower-issue/152627)

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**Author:** [@markgillooly\_159712](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markgillooly_159712)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-ac-fan-blower-issue/152627 "2019-11-14T21:56:08Z")

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I am having issues with my blower not working. Sometimes it does, most times it does not. When it does blow it blows cold and hot air. I took the air filter out and cleaned it and visually inspected the fan behind the gl…

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## [2012 Ford Fusion and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Parking Brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-and-the-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-parking-brake/152749)

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**Author:** [@caclarkjr14\_159765](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caclarkjr14_159765)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-and-the-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-parking-brake/152749 "2019-11-14T21:53:08Z")

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This is going to be a long one because I’m going to recount EVERYTHING. A lot has happened in the last 6 days and I’m not sure which minute detail might hold the key to the solution, so here comes every minute detail tha…

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## [07 Mazda 6 - Flickering Oil Light, now CEL,. Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-mazda-6-flickering-oil-light-now-cel-please-help/152768)

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**Author:** [@Anthony\_Federico](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Federico)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-mazda-6-flickering-oil-light-now-cel-please-help/152768 "2019-11-14T21:21:53Z")

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Hey guys, I recently bought an 07 Mazda 6 with 117000 miles on it. Only paid 2k so was glad to get something to drive for cheap as i had no car before this. I understood id have to end up doing some maintenance tasks on…

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## [Dodge Grand Caravan 2006 flashing lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-grand-caravan-2006-flashing-lights/152778)

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**Author:** [@Jake\_Sestero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jake_Sestero)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-grand-caravan-2006-flashing-lights/152778 "2019-11-14T20:35:41Z")

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Dodge Grand Caravan headlights and flashers start to flash constantly when used at night. They wouldn’t stop until I took out the IOD fuse. I only have the car for 14 more days, if I leave this fuse out will it allow me…

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## [2001 Toyota Sienna Running Poorly in Cold Weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-running-poorly-in-cold-weather/76359)

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**Author:** [@KarTalk144](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarTalk144)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-running-poorly-in-cold-weather/76359 "2019-11-14T18:33:25Z")

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I have a 2001 Toyota Sienna xle that started running rough when the weather turned cold. When started, the car idles very high and will not shift properly until it was been running for around 5 minutes. After that it wi…

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## [Knocking Noise at Start Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-at-start-up/71256)

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**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-at-start-up/71256 "2019-11-14T17:51:01Z")

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2000 Blazer 4wd, automatic, 122000 miles In the last couple of weeks, if the Blazer isn't driven for 3 or more days, there is a slight knocking noise for 15 to 20 seconds after start up. Oil level and pressure are fin…

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## [2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer- Mileage drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-mileage-drop/152574)

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**Author:** [@paulyahnke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulyahnke)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-mileage-drop/152574 "2019-11-14T17:18:33Z")

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My gas mileage has dropped by 2 mpg. Usually get 16 now is 14. Any suggestions from other owners on how to improve would be appreciated. It has about 122k for mileage

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## [2005 Toyota Corolla - Fluid levels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-fluid-levels/152740)

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**Author:** [@Franklin45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Franklin45)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-fluid-levels/152740 "2019-11-14T15:51:38Z")

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I have a 2005 Toyota corolla LE and the transmission fluid level is very low and the engine oil level is very high. Is it possible for the transmission fluid to get into the engine oil by itself.

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## [2018 Honda CR-V - Does not heat up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-does-not-heat-up/152735)

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**Author:** [@Walter39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walter39)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-does-not-heat-up/152735 "2019-11-14T15:36:16Z")

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Good to know about the 2017 CRV turbo idling, I have a 2018 CRV turbo EX my problem is it does not heat up until I drive away. Course the dealership says it’s OK normal I’ve reported to every outlet out there lemon law …

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## [Unique Car Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unique-car-starting-problem/152716)

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**Author:** [@poetdante5\_159770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/poetdante5_159770)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unique-car-starting-problem/152716 "2019-11-14T15:03:58Z")

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I have been having an odd problem with my 2006 Honda Element EX-P (automatic) The vehicle has trouble starting. Especially when it is cold (either the vehicle sitting at non-freezing temperatures for a few hours or when…

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