# Latest

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## [2017 Ford Edge - Engine Trashed/5k Out of Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-engine-trashed-5k-out-of-warranty/148825)

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**Author:** [@JimS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-engine-trashed-5k-out-of-warranty/148825 "2019-09-15T23:47:52Z")

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2017 Ford Edge. 65,000 miles. Started having a “miss” on start up. Quickly progressed to steam coming out the tail pipe. Ford dealer says the head or block is cracked and coolant is getting into the cylinders. Th…

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## [2013 Toyota Yaris - Fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-yaris-fuel-gauge/148768)

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**Author:** [@Nelezen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nelezen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-yaris-fuel-gauge/148768 "2019-09-15T20:44:08Z")

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When I am driving my car the gauge stays in full. When I turn it off it returns to the bottom level. How to fix this

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## [2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback - Problems/Airbags](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-sportback-problems-airbags/147306)

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**Author:** [@Garycapper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garycapper)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-sportback-problems-airbags/147306 "2019-09-15T20:23:10Z")

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What are the main problems with this car & is the air baggs safe

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## [2011 Dodge Ram 1500 - Electrical Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-ram-1500-electrical-problems/148801)

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**Author:** [@RonSwan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonSwan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-ram-1500-electrical-problems/148801 "2019-09-15T19:14:19Z")

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Wiper Motor not working. A/C and Heater Fan only works on high

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## [Is anyone familiar with Lexus HVAC? 1996 SC400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anyone-familiar-with-lexus-hvac-1996-sc400/148796)

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**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anyone-familiar-with-lexus-hvac-1996-sc400/148796 "2019-09-15T18:25:40Z")

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Trying to find how to over ride all the inputs to allow compressor to operate and take a partial charge in order to diagnose the basic problem.

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## [2018 BMW 428i - Putting away a convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-428i-putting-away-a-convertible/148775)

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**Author:** [@Jim10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim10)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-428i-putting-away-a-convertible/148775 "2019-09-15T17:52:39Z")

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I have a 2018 BMW 430i convertible. What steps should I take to store it for the winter?

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## [2011 Chrysler Town & Country - So many issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-town-country-so-many-issues/148753)

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**Author:** [@Scott49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott49)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-town-country-so-many-issues/148753 "2019-09-15T16:35:13Z")

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Low tire light goes on and off almost continually, Passenger rear side door opens on its own, unlock car and passenger and driver side window goes down. Left directional signal is activated also. Both key fobs have sta…

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## [Installed aftermarket radio, now instrument lights do not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-aftermarket-radio-now-instrument-lights-do-not-work/65780)

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**Author:** [@njm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njm)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-aftermarket-radio-now-instrument-lights-do-not-work/65780 "2019-09-15T16:01:27Z")

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I recently purchased a 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage from a coworker. Low mileage at 93k miles, in good shape mechanically, and purchased with a complete set of maintenance records. Its radio was not working when I bought it. …

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## [Silly bit of fun with check engine icon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silly-bit-of-fun-with-check-engine-icon/148781)

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**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silly-bit-of-fun-with-check-engine-icon/148781 "2019-09-15T14:56:46Z")

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## [Ramifications of Driving an Electric Car Hard, on the Electric Motor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ramifications-of-driving-an-electric-car-hard-on-the-electric-motor/148780)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ramifications-of-driving-an-electric-car-hard-on-the-electric-motor/148780 "2019-09-15T14:23:09Z")

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Ray posted an interested column yesterday (9.13.19) addressing the question of what harm comes to an electric car from flooring the gas pedal. Is that more harmful to an electric car than doing the same thing with a gas…

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## [Flashing engine lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-engine-lights/148734)

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**Author:** [@Casey\_Collins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Casey_Collins)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-engine-lights/148734 "2019-09-15T13:42:46Z")

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I recently got my alternator replaced in my 2006 pt cruiser with 113000 miles afterwards my car started overheating and I have never had a problem with this car turns out there is now a hairline crack in radiator so it w…

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## [Eclipse GSX vs Mitsu Evo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eclipse-gsx-vs-mitsu-evo/148623)

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**Author:** [@JamesLenoir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesLenoir)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eclipse-gsx-vs-mitsu-evo/148623 "2019-09-15T12:51:08Z")

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Which is better performance wise? Eclipse GSX,3000gt vr4, or an 90s Evo?

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## [Winding starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winding-starter/148788)

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**Author:** [@Adam\_Mikkelsen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Mikkelsen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 10:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winding-starter/148788 "2019-09-15T10:27:57Z")

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I bought a reman starter for my 05 endeavour put it on n go to start it n all it’s doing is spinning it’s not engaging to flywheel , I pull it off do a home test n the Bendix is engaging n working properly , I take it to…

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## [Sudden temporary loss of engine power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-temporary-loss-of-engine-power/136548)

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**Author:** [@chillpercapita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chillpercapita)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-temporary-loss-of-engine-power/136548 "2019-09-15T07:03:46Z")

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Hi, I searched for this problem on the internet but couldn’t find exactly the same situation so I thought I’d ask it here. The situation is: while driving on the highway, the engine suddenly lost acceleration. The engin…

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## [2019 Lexus NX 300H - Premium Required?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-nx-300h-premium-required/148715)

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**Author:** [@JoyceBeeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyceBeeman)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-nx-300h-premium-required/148715 "2019-09-15T02:18:17Z")

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Do I need to use Premium gas for a 2019 NX300? It is noted everywhere that it does. After reading your article “Is it better to use premium gas or save money.” I am guessing no. Unable to select NX300 as it only show…

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## [2016 Ford Fiesta - AC trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-ac-trouble/148777)

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**Author:** [@andyberard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyberard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-ac-trouble/148777 "2019-09-14T23:52:39Z")

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Air conditioner will not operate. all levels are good, fuses relays all checked and good. compressor will not engage when A/C selected.

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## [1997 GMC Safari - No steering and brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-safari-no-steering-and-brakes/148779)

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**Author:** [@Nicholas29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholas29)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-safari-no-steering-and-brakes/148779 "2019-09-14T23:16:18Z")

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Can you help me with a problem with my minivan. I was in a supermarket. I pulled away. I lost my steering and breaks. I had no prior problem before. I lived only a mile and a half away. I drove with a lot of stress. Ste…

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## [2018 Subaru Outback - Multiple lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-multiple-lights/148773)

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**Author:** [@BruceBrazelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceBrazelton)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-multiple-lights/148773 "2019-09-14T22:42:43Z")

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My check engine light came on along with Eyesight and all assist technology lights, brake light also came on. Checked the gas cap. Seems fine. My car has been driven 18,000 miles

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## [2014 Ford Edge - Big mileage drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-big-mileage-drop/148771)

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**Author:** [@croft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/croft)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-big-mileage-drop/148771 "2019-09-14T22:31:34Z")

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I used t get about 18mpg around town now it is down to 11mpg. New filters, good gas, and only 40.000 miles what is wrong ??

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## [Update on diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-diagnosis/148764)

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**Author:** [@davidsandoval93\_157397](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidsandoval93_157397)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-diagnosis/148764 "2019-09-14T21:15:10Z")

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Okay so car lost power while driving. Sparks plugs work.Got a new full pump read online it could be the reason for not starting up again. I was then told about spraying starting fluid into the filter to see if it’s a fue…

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## [2006 Toyota Prius - Mileage Discrepancy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-mileage-discrepancy/148690)

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**Author:** [@Judiwilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judiwilliams)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-mileage-discrepancy/148690 "2019-09-14T21:03:07Z")

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Dear car talk-your column runs next to one touting a new model of any car and at the end gives the MSRP and MPG rating. None except hybrids and electrics come close to the MPG that is supposed to be reached for new cars.…

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## [!Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/148762)

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**Author:** [@Anthony\_Liston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Liston)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/148762 "2019-09-14T20:55:59Z")

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Ok, so I have a 2009 Saturn Outlook. I have been have battery draining issues sense purchasing the car 6 months ago. The alternator has been replaced 3-4 times in these 6 months by a mechanic who said that it was becau…

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## [Mazda 3 SP23 2007 Hatchback Automatic AT Light and Limp Mode. (Save me)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-sp23-2007-hatchback-automatic-at-light-and-limp-mode-save-me/148741)

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**Author:** [@Rhys727](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhys727)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-sp23-2007-hatchback-automatic-at-light-and-limp-mode-save-me/148741 "2019-09-14T20:34:43Z")

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Hey Mazda forum members. I have quite the issue on my hand that no one can seem to figure out and now its basically up to me to try to solve it which, I have little to no experience with this sort of stuff so I’m a lit…

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## [1995 Saturn SL - Better Exhaust Note](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-better-exhaust-note/148692)

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**Author:** [@Seth48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth48)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-better-exhaust-note/148692 "2019-09-14T20:29:25Z")

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So I’m a teenager that wants my wimpy little Saturn to sound loud, but not the cheap ricer kinda loud that most teenagers have. Is there any way to make my car sound louder and deeper and hardier (not buzzy and farty), a…

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## [1997 Nissan Pickup - Sideways oil filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-sideways-oil-filters/148758)

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**Author:** [@JohnR16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnR16)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-sideways-oil-filters/148758 "2019-09-14T19:48:24Z")

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This is a general question about car design. Why do they put oil filters in sideways? You wouldn’t spill any oil if it was hung vertical. I’ll look for your answer in the Sunday paper.

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## [2016 Buick Encore - Foghorn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-foghorn/148761)

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**Author:** [@LynnBecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnBecker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-foghorn/148761 "2019-09-14T19:45:50Z")

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I own a 2016 Buick Encore with a chronic braking problem. The first time I drive it in the morning, then brake, is makes a fog horn sound. Doesn’t happen again all day long. It’s been in to the dealer 3 times, they can “…

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## [2005 GMC Yukon - Squeals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-squeals/148755)

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**Author:** [@KordelClayworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KordelClayworth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-squeals/148755 "2019-09-14T19:44:22Z")

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a slight squealing sound coming from the right side of the car

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## [2013 Cadillac CTS rear view mirror is dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-cts-rear-view-mirror-is-dark/148743)

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**Author:** [@OLIVIACOX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OLIVIACOX)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-cts-rear-view-mirror-is-dark/148743 "2019-09-14T16:26:29Z")

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The rear view mirror seems to be stuck in night mode. It is dark, and won’t change in daylight. The manual doesn’t say anything about having to change it but I have had cars that do. I can’t find any controls for it. …

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## [2000 Ford Mustang - High idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-high-idle/148749)

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**Author:** [@KeithMinter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithMinter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-high-idle/148749 "2019-09-14T16:22:32Z")

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2000 Mustang GT with a 5 speed transmission. While driving, the car starts idling at 2500 rpms for no reason. Sometimes I turn the engine off and start it again and the problem goes away. Sometimes I ignore it and keep d…

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## [2014 Toyota Verso - Oil Pressure Warning Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-verso-oil-pressure-warning-failure/148649)

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**Author:** [@Ayhan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ayhan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-verso-oil-pressure-warning-failure/148649 "2019-09-14T13:44:54Z")

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I am writing to you to seek your attention and assistance to address my concern. First accept my apology because of reaching to Toyota US. But I couldn’t find any relevant costumer service mail belonging to Japan headqua…

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