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## [2007 Dodge Caliber - Subframe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-subframe/151955)

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**Author:** [@caroline48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caroline48)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-subframe/151955 "2019-11-03T17:17:43Z")

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the subframe needs to be changed, brakes,front shocks, front control arms

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## [Hole in Head Gasket Surface](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-head-gasket-surface/152026)

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**Author:** [@loic\_159340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loic_159340)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-head-gasket-surface/152026 "2019-11-03T17:09:00Z")

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Hi Guys! Today, big drama in the garage: my valve spring compressor slipped! (my ego doesn’t want to say that I missed the valve so yes, it slipped!) I poked a small hole on what appears to still be the combustion cha…

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## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe - Won't move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-move/151860)

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**Author:** [@David35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David35)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-move/151860 "2019-11-03T16:21:09Z")

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When I put the car in drive it moved very slowly and at times no movement at all. Dealer said the diagnostic computer could not find anything wrong. Has anyone else experienced this? Car was purchased in Oct 2014 new an…

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## [P300 Multiple Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p300-multiple-misfires/151998)

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**Author:** [@juan.garcia\_159324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juan.garcia_159324)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p300-multiple-misfires/151998 "2019-11-03T16:19:31Z")

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Mitsubishi Mirage Technica 1998 Automatic 1.8L. When I purchased this car from its previous owner, I immediately had to fix a few things to get it running smoothly. Got the spark plugs replaced, wheels aligned. A while a…

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## [2004 Toyota 4Runner - Which ATF Fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-4runner-which-atf-fluid/151883)

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**Author:** [@Adeleye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adeleye)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-4runner-which-atf-fluid/151883 "2019-11-03T14:30:51Z")

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There are two Toyota ATFs - The T-IV and the WS. Which of the two is the best for my 2004 Toyota 4runner.

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## [2017 Honda Accord Hybrid - Good car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-hybrid-good-car/151781)

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**Author:** [@SidneySPEIDEN34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SidneySPEIDEN34)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-hybrid-good-car/151781 "2019-11-03T13:59:20Z")

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Is the 2017 Honda Accord hybrid a good car?

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## [Brass vs Steel Air Compressor Fittings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brass-vs-steel-air-compressor-fittings/152010)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brass-vs-steel-air-compressor-fittings/152010 "2019-11-03T13:52:22Z")

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I notice a curiosity while browsing the local hardware store. The same air compressor fitting is available in steel and brass, but the steel one is a couple dollars less expensive. Since both seem perfectly functional…

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## [Suddenly High RPMs with low power and smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suddenly-high-rpms-with-low-power-and-smoke/152038)

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**Author:** [@apnayr\_159343](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apnayr_159343)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suddenly-high-rpms-with-low-power-and-smoke/152038 "2019-11-03T13:51:48Z")

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I was driving my 5-speed manual 2003 Subaru legacy wagon and then suddenly when I changed gears, my engine started revving super high, with virtually no pickup or power. I tried multiple gears and I knew it wasn’t in neu…

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## [Driving Lights for Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-lights-for-car/151865)

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**Author:** [@mknightorza\_158193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mknightorza_158193)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-lights-for-car/151865 "2019-11-03T13:39:36Z")

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I have a 99 Ford Escort that has terrible headlights. I can’t see anything with them. I’ve tried to clean off the plastic and then install new bright bulbs. That didn’t do anything. I’d like to install a small driving li…

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## [1996 Ford E150 -Trans trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-e150-trans-trouble/152037)

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**Author:** [@RichardSchmidt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardSchmidt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-e150-trans-trouble/152037 "2019-11-03T13:01:40Z")

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Automatic Trans shifts rough and jerks the van almost every time it goes from 1st to 2nd, and 2nd to 3rd. scary. It even downshifts with a noticeable surge. It’s a 1996 E150. I replaced the PCV valve and hose and o-ri…

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## [New call-in segments being produced for "Best of" podcasts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-call-in-segments-being-produced-for-best-of-podcasts/151849)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-call-in-segments-being-produced-for-best-of-podcasts/151849 "2019-11-03T11:05:08Z")

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I see Ray is gonna take some calls next week, which will (in theory) be produced & incorporated into future Best of Car Talk podcasts. I think that’s a stupendous idea.

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## [Recommending: Earl and Meyer Flasque as Staff Chemists](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommending-earl-and-meyer-flasque-as-staff-chemists/151398)

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**Author:** [@Bernard\_Glassman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bernard_Glassman)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommending-earl-and-meyer-flasque-as-staff-chemists/151398 "2019-11-03T10:19:26Z")

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The absence of staff chemists has long been a problem. Until all cars are electric, we’ve got to deal with those pesky petroleum molecules and what happens when they combust. I can think of none better than the Flasque b…

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## [2007 Chevrolet Impala - Turn signals issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-turn-signals-issue/152029)

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**Author:** [@SheldonDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SheldonDavis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-turn-signals-issue/152029 "2019-11-03T03:24:55Z")

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turn signals dont work but flashers do

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## [The old Lesabre trans pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-old-lesabre-trans-pan/151839)

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**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-old-lesabre-trans-pan/151839 "2019-11-03T02:35:59Z")

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As I’ve mentioned in other threads, my 05 Lesabre has gotten worse about slipping between shifts, then hard shifting. But to be honest, it’s hit or miss. Sometimes it shifts perfectly. Other times, I think I might not ge…

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## [2015 Hyundai Elantra SE latch releases](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-se-latch-releases/151030)

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**Author:** [@Arneyr\_151109](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arneyr_151109)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-se-latch-releases/151030 "2019-11-03T01:34:03Z")

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For those who have followed my previous post, I stopped trying to fix my 2002 Honda Odyssey and bought a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. Everything about the Hyundai is fine, except the parallel latch releases on the floor to the …

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## [2007 Ford Mustang - Switch and radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-mustang-switch-and-radio/151967)

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**Author:** [@Kenneth06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenneth06)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-mustang-switch-and-radio/151967 "2019-11-03T01:16:19Z")

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When you put key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the on position right before you start the car the radio goes out and the car will start without me turning key rest of the way and the radio will not come ba…

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## [2012 Lexus RX 450h - Timing belt (chain)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-rx-450h-timing-belt-chain/151991)

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**Author:** [@BillO\_Connor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillO_Connor)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-rx-450h-timing-belt-chain/151991 "2019-11-03T01:10:47Z")

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I recently bought a 2012 Lexus RX450h with about 100,000 miles on it. I bought the extended warranty on it, because at that mileage, I am concerned about the timing belt/chain. Was this a good idea? It cost about $200…

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## [2008 Buick Enclave - Ignition Switch Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-ignition-switch-problem/151879)

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**Author:** [@Pat46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat46)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-ignition-switch-problem/151879 "2019-11-03T00:37:34Z")

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Car would not shut down when I turned off key. After a few minutes it stopped on it’s on. Did same thing when I tried starting it to leave. Finally took key out and it shut down. Then I tried starting it and it seemed o…

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## [2005 pontiac vibe ac/heater blower works intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-vibe-ac-heater-blower-works-intermittently/152016)

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**Author:** [@19blackbird86\_159334](https://community.cartalk.com/u/19blackbird86_159334)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-vibe-ac-heater-blower-works-intermittently/152016 "2019-11-03T00:21:29Z")

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2005 pontiac vibe. Blower works intermittently. When it works, it works on all setting. When it doesnt, it doesnt work at all. Issue has been going on for a few weeks. Seems slightly better since it got cold outside. Wen…

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## [2007 Toyota Prius - 4 Gallons - no more!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-4-gallons-no-more/151960)

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**Author:** [@TonyMcNay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyMcNay)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-4-gallons-no-more/151960 "2019-11-03T00:15:10Z")

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My Prius will accept only about 4 gallons of gas after the low fuel indicator begins blinking. I was told in the service department of a local Toyota store that there is a bladder in the fuel tank that might be malfunct…

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## [2003 Buick Lesabre leaking clear fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-leaking-clear-fluid/152007)

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**Author:** [@Dylan-Perry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan-Perry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-leaking-clear-fluid/152007 "2019-11-03T00:11:07Z")

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Hi, I have a 2003 Buick Lesabre. This afternoon, I noticed a large amount of clear liquid leaking out the bottom of the engine, on the passenger side. It seems to be dripping out from underneath the crankshaft. It looks …

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## [2010 Hyundai Sonata - Window won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-sonata-window-wont-open/151972)

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**Author:** [@rossignol2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rossignol2010)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-sonata-window-wont-open/151972 "2019-11-03T00:03:29Z")

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Left front Window dont open.

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## [Deleted Thread?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-thread/151993)

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**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-thread/151993 "2019-11-02T23:21:32Z")

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Just curious about discussion concerning the woman who purchased a 2012 Equinox with a multitude of issues? It was getting more surreal by the post. Ed B.

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## [2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Long downhills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-camry-hybrid-long-downhills/152002)

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**Author:** [@LynnKurtz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnKurtz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-camry-hybrid-long-downhills/152002 "2019-11-02T20:49:03Z")

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I remember back in the stone age, when I was descending from Pike’s Peak, part way down they stopped everyone to feel their hubcaps to see if they were warm or hot. If you were foolish enough to not downshift and instead…

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## [AC/Heater fan finally died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heater-fan-finally-died/143786)

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**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heater-fan-finally-died/143786 "2019-11-02T20:47:17Z")

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1999 Dodge Durango. My AC/Heater fan finally gave out. I tested it and it is dead. Seems to replace it the complete dash needs to be removed. Not something I would enjoy doing. The location of the fan is on the passenger…

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## [2019 Volkswagen Tiguan - Adding fog lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-adding-fog-lights/151987)

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**Author:** [@Harry17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harry17)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-adding-fog-lights/151987 "2019-11-02T19:37:42Z")

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How can I add fog lights to my 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?

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## [Lots of damage, totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-damage-totaled/151944)

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**Author:** [@fluffy.nate\_159290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fluffy.nate_159290)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-damage-totaled/151944 "2019-11-02T19:31:53Z")

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hello, I drive a 2016 Toyota Rav4 with 35k miles on it. I was rear-ended about 2.5 weeks ago, and my car has been at the auto body shop since then. The KBB value of my car prior to the accident was about $15,000, and t…

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## [Radiator Leak after dealer changed coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leak-after-dealer-changed-coolant/151911)

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**Author:** [@ptylernewman\_159273](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ptylernewman_159273)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leak-after-dealer-changed-coolant/151911 "2019-11-02T18:30:41Z")

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Took my 2009 Subaru Tribeca, 75000 miles, to the dealer for a recall. While there I decided to have the coolant and trans and differential fluids changed. I was told by the service representative that the radiator was n…

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## [Will Head Gasket Sealer Work On Internally Leaking Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-head-gasket-sealer-work-on-internally-leaking-engine/151840)

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**Author:** [@warhorse5865\_150915](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warhorse5865_150915)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-head-gasket-sealer-work-on-internally-leaking-engine/151840 "2019-11-02T18:02:48Z")

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2004 Lincoln LS V6 3.0 So I reinstalled the left side cylinder head (facing the front of the motor) with a new head gasket, but when I started up the car I got really rough idling and codes for cylinder 1 misfire and mi…

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## [Would you buy this Category S car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-buy-this-category-s-car/151975)

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**Author:** [@Brad\_Peck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad_Peck)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-buy-this-category-s-car/151975 "2019-11-02T17:30:56Z")

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Would you buy this car? Category S write off. 2016 VW Polo GTI - Too good to be true? Hi guys, I’ve found a car that seems to be a brilliant deal but it had a category S insurance write off. (For anyone not in UK Cat S…

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