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## [2016 Ford Escape - Quick change purge problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-quick-change-purge-problems/151096)

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**Author:** [@ALLARDMOODY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALLARDMOODY)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-quick-change-purge-problems/151096 "2019-10-19T23:46:04Z")

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at 47268 miles, I let the quick Lane staff talk me into Q3060Best: FUEL INDUCTION PURGE SERVICE1 BG2088 KIT for $183.27. Then when I start the engine, it would not idle–RPMs went below 500, and the engine died–BUT—No fau…

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## [2010 Chevrolet Equinox - Pulsing brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-pulsing-brakes/151102)

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**Author:** [@GaryLAlldridge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryLAlldridge)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-pulsing-brakes/151102 "2019-10-19T23:45:48Z")

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Brakes are pulsating had brakes done 6000 miles ago just started about 500 miles back Equinox has 140000 on it Just love it

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## [2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-clicks/151078)

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**Author:** [@Manning26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manning26)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-clicks/151078 "2019-10-19T22:50:06Z")

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Thanks in anticipation for any assistance you might be able to afford me – with an issue that is driving me to scream (probably in German), because it has to do with my VW Beetle Convertible,2013, diesel, Turbo, 6 speed…

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## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-mirrors/151071)

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**Author:** [@Fernando57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fernando57)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-mirrors/151071 "2019-10-19T22:45:42Z")

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Power side view mirrors sometimes move to a foward position, the opposite of a closed position.

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## [Humming 2010 Ford Edge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-2010-ford-edge/118691)

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**Author:** [@CindyDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindyDavis)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-2010-ford-edge/118691 "2019-10-19T22:41:01Z")

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I have a very loud humming noise coming from the back of my car. I had new Michelan tires installed in Jan 2018, and thought that was the problem so I had the tires upgraded thinking this would solve the problem but it d…

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## [2000 Buick LeSabre - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-shudders/151064)

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**Author:** [@RogerBaskin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerBaskin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-shudders/151064 "2019-10-19T22:19:54Z")

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My 2000 Buick LeSabre shudders when accelerating during turns (just before straightening out the wheels after the turn). Sometimes it seems there is a slight shudder even during straight accelerations. All suspension par…

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## [2012 Toyota Corolla - When to replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-when-to-replace/150970)

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**Author:** [@BobD\_Errico](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobD_Errico)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-when-to-replace/150970 "2019-10-19T22:13:35Z")

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I have a 2012 Toyota Corolla with 87K miles. I was wondering if I should replace it but my grown son said, no need, they’re good for over 200K. However, your answer to the guy with oil leak at 104K seems to suggesting …

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## [2019 Lexus NX 300H - Which gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-nx-300h-which-gas/151073)

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**Author:** [@NicholasFDiPirro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicholasFDiPirro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-nx-300h-which-gas/151073 "2019-10-19T21:41:16Z")

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Loved yor article about the RX 350 regular gas. How about the NX300? Not the h.

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## [2015 Subaru Forester - 2 Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-2-problems/151016)

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**Author:** [@antoniolombardozzi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/antoniolombardozzi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-2-problems/151016 "2019-10-19T20:59:11Z")

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doors do not automatically lock after driving also when stepping on gas the car makes a noise every time stop end go. Antonio.Erie.Pa.USA

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## [My battery keeps draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-battery-keeps-draining/151080)

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**Author:** [@Aleeceia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aleeceia)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-battery-keeps-draining/151080 "2019-10-19T19:06:20Z")

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Hey guys I just bought a 2000 grand jeep Cherokee laredo and the battery keeps getting drained. So when I turn off the car the radio stays and and so do the outlets where you charge your phone and even the windows still …

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## [2008 Toyota Camry Solara - Dealers and contractors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-solara-dealers-and-contractors/150742)

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**Author:** [@danny10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danny10)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-solara-dealers-and-contractors/150742 "2019-10-19T16:16:37Z")

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My wife’s car is due for a 60,000 mile service (big bucks) plus replacement of the timing belt due to being ten years old. The dealer closest to us does not employ mechanics, they are all independent contractors. I am u…

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## [2006 Nissan 350Z - Won't restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-350z-wont-restart/151004)

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**Author:** [@MikeGerack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeGerack)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-350z-wont-restart/151004 "2019-10-19T16:03:00Z")

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After running the car for a few miles, it will shut off and not restart. Waiting a period of time and it will restart. Apparently something is heating up and shorting out. What could it be and where do I start trouble…

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## [2017 Nissan Titan - Thoughts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-thoughts/150995)

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**Author:** [@Hewitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hewitt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-thoughts/150995 "2019-10-19T15:38:22Z")

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Thinking about to buy a 2017 NISSAN TITAN SV/SL/PRO-4X/PLAT any thoughts please tia

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## [2009 Honda CR-V - timing belt maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-timing-belt-maintenance/151055)

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**Author:** [@PeterRowe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterRowe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-timing-belt-maintenance/151055 "2019-10-19T13:04:09Z")

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my FWD Honda CRV has just turned 200K miles (helped by good maintenance). Should I be concerned about timing belts etc. at this point. I would still like to drive it across the US. Thanks.

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## [1993 Honda Civic gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-civic-gas-mileage/151048)

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**Author:** [@Shea29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shea29)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-civic-gas-mileage/151048 "2019-10-19T12:34:11Z")

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I have a civic vx. I had one before that regularly got 43mpg per tank of mixed driving. This one is getting 34mpg. I have done all the easy stuff like tune up ect. I have even replaced the fuel pump and filter.

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## [Steering wheel not straight while driving, straightens while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-not-straight-while-driving-straightens-while-braking/151031)

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**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-not-straight-while-driving-straightens-while-braking/151031 "2019-10-19T11:57:32Z")

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Ok I’ve found some solutions when it isn’t straight, but none of them explain if it does straighten while applying brakes. Any ideas? Or just adjust tire rod?

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## [2006 Ford Explorer - Whining Noise on Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-whining-noise-on-acceleration/150899)

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**Author:** [@BelenFlores](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BelenFlores)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-whining-noise-on-acceleration/150899 "2019-10-19T05:54:45Z")

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About 2 days my car started making a whining noise when I accelerated my car. My dad took it to the mechanics. I want to know what the possible problems are. I do want to mention that the mechanic told me dad it had to d…

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## [Maintenance intervals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-intervals/150917)

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**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-intervals/150917 "2019-10-19T04:50:37Z")

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2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, coming up on 83k miles. Mixed driving. It’s time for an oil change. at 50k (27 months ago) it had a tranny fluid change, a brake fluid flush and coolant change. Question is whether to do thes…

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## [Vibration With highway speed acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-with-highway-speed-acceleration/150901)

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**Author:** [@Adrian\_Allen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adrian_Allen)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-with-highway-speed-acceleration/150901 "2019-10-19T03:41:12Z")

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I have a 2001 Chevy express and when I’m accelerating at higher speeds like from 70-90 mph I hear a vibration oscillating on and off ever 1-2 seconds what do you guys think it could be :thinking: thanks for you knowledge…

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## [Painting calipers after new brake pads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painting-calipers-after-new-brake-pads/151008)

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**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painting-calipers-after-new-brake-pads/151008 "2019-10-19T03:37:52Z")

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I just finished installing brakes and rotors and test drove it already while changing them i noticed a bit of rust on the calipers my question is after breaking in the pads is it ok to remove them again to paint clean a…

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## [Overheating 2011 Dodge Journey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2011-dodge-journey/151046)

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**Author:** [@CalvinWheeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalvinWheeler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2011-dodge-journey/151046 "2019-10-19T03:29:10Z")

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2011 Dodge Journey is overheating. New Thermostat, system was purged. Had a diagnostic done and bubbles were purged from system. there are no leaks from head gasket or water pump. Vehicle still overheats and coolant bubb…

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## [No Thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-thermostat/150750)

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**Author:** [@Ed\_Cor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Cor)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-thermostat/150750 "2019-10-19T03:04:05Z")

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good day. 6 months ago, when my honda civic 1997 overheats, I took it to a mechanic. he diagnosed ther is no problem with the fan, no coolant leaks, radiator is not clogged. he suspects the thermostat needs to be repla…

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## [Volvo S80 2004 window issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-2004-window-issues/151041)

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**Author:** [@Anthony\_Edwards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Edwards)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-2004-window-issues/151041 "2019-10-19T02:00:22Z")

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So on my Volvo now I have replaced the blue sliding blocks twice and each time the window keeps wait to lean forward witch brings the long side of the window coming out of track and wants to bind up ag the top witch befo…

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## [Turn signals don't work occasionally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-dont-work-occasionally/42252)

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**Author:** [@neiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neiser)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-dont-work-occasionally/42252 "2019-10-18T23:50:56Z")

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I have a 2002 Chevy Malibu. I have a problem that my turn signal occasionally don't work. It is both the right and left at the same time. I turn them "on" and they just don't work. Sometimes it will click a few times and…

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## [A/C evaporator seal - part discontinued](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-evaporator-seal-part-discontinued/151025)

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**Author:** [@VPR6\_155920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VPR6_155920)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-evaporator-seal-part-discontinued/151025 "2019-10-18T21:02:37Z")

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Hi everyone, After a compressor failure, I’m replacing all the main parts of my A/C system (1995 Camaro 3.4L). So, that includes the evaporator, which has a gasket (part 42 in picture below). You’re supposed to replac…

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## [2016 Dodge Grand Caravan - Quits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-quits/151021)

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**Author:** [@BillieOsborne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillieOsborne)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-quits/151021 "2019-10-18T20:38:34Z")

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Recently the engine quits running without warning and sometime the motor doesn’t start (present mileage is (25,331). This time an 18 wheeler log truck with a full load was behind me and with no power; it was very di…

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## [2018 Honda HR-V battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-hr-v-battery-drain/150528)

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**Author:** [@Julie03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie03)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-hr-v-battery-drain/150528 "2019-10-18T20:32:27Z")

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Battery dies if car isn’t driven for 4 days

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## [How Much To Reserve For Repairs When Buying a Used Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-reserve-for-repairs-when-buying-a-used-car/149124)

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**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-reserve-for-repairs-when-buying-a-used-car/149124 "2019-10-18T20:25:59Z")

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I typically assume any used vehicle I buy will cost me about $1000 in the first month or two on maintenance items like fluid changes, spark plugs, filters, battery, etc. and for any unexpected repairs that crop up. Does …

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## [98 Ford F150 Power Steering Pump Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-f150-power-steering-pump-leak/150068)

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**Author:** [@dougg1997\_158155](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dougg1997_158155)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-f150-power-steering-pump-leak/150068 "2019-10-18T20:07:31Z")

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Thank you for letting me join. I am pulling my hair out over this one and need some experienced/professional guidance. I have a 98 Ford F150 4.6L that we put a new/re-manufactured power steering pump on and new high pres…

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## [2016 Kia Sportage - Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sportage-radio/150987)

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**Author:** [@raymondpaululrich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raymondpaululrich)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sportage-radio/150987 "2019-10-18T19:51:43Z")

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radio reception bad and no more am.a coworker told me bad antenna ground…any other ideas…

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