# Latest

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## [Volvo s40 Stuck in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-stuck-in-reverse/147754)

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**Author:** [@tarakinney2016\_156836](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tarakinney2016_156836)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-stuck-in-reverse/147754 "2019-08-29T18:36:47Z")

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07 Volvo s40. I pulled into the driveway the other day and put it in park, but the car thinks its in reverse and the stick won’t move from park. Since it was in reverse we put the parking brake and cut the battery becaus…

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## [2011 Buick Regal - StabiliTrak and starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-stabilitrak-and-starting/147730)

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**Author:** [@charles48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charles48)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-stabilitrak-and-starting/147730 "2019-08-29T18:26:23Z")

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StabiliTrak light came on and car will not start. What is the problem and is there a fix?

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## [Crown Victoria Shimmies when accelerating at 35 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-victoria-shimmies-when-accelerating-at-35-mph/90605)

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**Author:** [@AmandaWithAnOldsmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaWithAnOldsmobile)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-victoria-shimmies-when-accelerating-at-35-mph/90605 "2019-08-29T18:08:44Z")

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I have a 1994 Automatic Ford Crown Victoria with apx. 120,000 miles (the odometer stopped working about 20k miles ago, what can ya' do). Recently it has started doing a subtle vibration/shake/shimmy when accelerating …

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## [2010 Honda CRV - Key release sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-crv-key-release-sensor/147742)

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**Author:** [@Sean\_Smith\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean_Smith_2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-crv-key-release-sensor/147742 "2019-08-29T15:23:40Z")

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Hi - was hoping to get some thoughts on an issue I’m having with being unable to remove the key from the ignition of a 2010 Honda CRV (while in park). Generally the problem resolves if I wiggle the shifter or shift to re…

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## [A new bonus at McDonald's?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-bonus-at-mcdonalds/147716)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-bonus-at-mcdonalds/147716 "2019-08-29T15:05:21Z")

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I guess that’s one way to get rid of so-called “Smart” cars. :smirk:

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## [2012 Audi A5 - Timing Chain Jumped/Engine Shot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a5-timing-chain-jumped-engine-shot/147610)

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**Author:** [@Lin01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lin01)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a5-timing-chain-jumped-engine-shot/147610 "2019-08-29T13:27:03Z")

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2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet 96,000 miles. Car started shaking and seemed to want to cut off. I made it 8 miles to my home and when I shut it off it would not start back up. Hauled it to a local mechanic (Audi Certified) and…

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## [2012 Ford Fiesta - Sound Similar to Belt Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-sound-similar-to-belt-noise/147572)

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**Author:** [@ginasmith5549\_156741](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ginasmith5549_156741)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-sound-similar-to-belt-noise/147572 "2019-08-29T11:48:44Z")

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After driving the car at high speed car is making noise near belt. Sounds like it was coming from belt so sprayed wd 40 on pulley. Noise didnt stop.

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## [8.24.2019: Ants in the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/8-24-2019-ants-in-the-car/147669)

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**Author:** [@ariel.toron\_156786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ariel.toron_156786)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/8-24-2019-ants-in-the-car/147669 "2019-08-29T08:28:57Z")

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Hi, In this recent episode, a listener shared a complaint about ants that have infected her car. An easy way to resolve this is by using an ant gel bait. It’s a biological agent resembling food, which is carried by the…

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## [2018 Subaru Outback - differential oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-differential-oil-change/147654)

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**Author:** [@ErwinRamos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErwinRamos)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-differential-oil-change/147654 "2019-08-29T02:58:05Z")

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Can you give me information on how to change the rear and front differential oil on a 2018 Subaru outback 2.5i

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## [2002 Toyota 4Runner - CEL/EVAP Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-4runner-cel-evap-leak/147724)

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**Author:** [@DonnaVorce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaVorce)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-4runner-cel-evap-leak/147724 "2019-08-29T02:49:55Z")

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The VSC trac and VSC light along with the engine light is on. When it first happened, the dealer said it was a faulty gas cap. Replaced and the lights turned off. Lights came back on. Dealer replaced the fuel hose. …

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## [2014 Cadillac XTS brake squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-xts-brake-squeal/147678)

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**Author:** [@Connie50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connie50)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-xts-brake-squeal/147678 "2019-08-29T02:43:18Z")

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2014 XTS brakes squeal very loud, even after having new Brembo pads and new rotors installed. The brakes squeal louder now than before the work was done. Dealer service dept does not know what to do to fix. They j…

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## [2011 Nissan Juke - Trouble After Water Incident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-juke-trouble-after-water-incident/147722)

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**Author:** [@FredGregory](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredGregory)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-juke-trouble-after-water-incident/147722 "2019-08-29T02:43:07Z")

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went through a large puddle car stalled when pushed out of water car started but ran until we went above 2500 rpmsthen it was rough and wouldn’t go any faster

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## [2013 Buick Encore - Cat Converters Keep Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-encore-cat-converters-keep-dying/147720)

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**Author:** [@LarryKeane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryKeane)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-encore-cat-converters-keep-dying/147720 "2019-08-29T02:43:00Z")

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The check engine light on my wife’s Encore keeps coming on. Now the dealer tells me that we need a new catalytic converter needs to be replaced. The car has 75K miles. And, I replaced the catalytic converter about 3 yea…

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## [2007 Toyota Camry - Voltage issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-voltage-issues/147665)

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**Author:** [@Ted24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ted24)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-voltage-issues/147665 "2019-08-29T02:35:09Z")

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To fellow owners: How soon did you have a high voltage battery problem. How many miles ?

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## [2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Fan Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-3-9l-fan-clutch/147718)

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**Author:** [@KregerVXC\_143438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregerVXC_143438)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-3-9l-fan-clutch/147718 "2019-08-29T02:06:47Z")

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So I recently replaced the fan clutch on my 2002 Dodge Dakota. I have a few questions though. First off, I noticed that after I installed the new fan, it is engaged constantly. Is this normal for a new fan clutch? Whenev…

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## [Headlight loose on 97 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-loose-on-97-honda-accord/147673)

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**Author:** [@Victor\_Wu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Victor_Wu)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-loose-on-97-honda-accord/147673 "2019-08-29T01:35:27Z")

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First time here, wondering how to approach this loose headlight. Thanks!

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## [Should I shut off my AC when driving up hills in the summer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-shut-off-my-ac-when-driving-up-hills-in-the-summer/136927)

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**Author:** [@paul15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul15)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-shut-off-my-ac-when-driving-up-hills-in-the-summer/136927 "2019-08-29T00:46:21Z")

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Dear Car Talk When I drive up hills in the summer time I turn off the air conditioner to save gas and to release strain on the engine, my wife gets upset, she says it\`s not worth it.What is your opinion?

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## [2001 Lincoln LS - Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-ls-overheating/147715)

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**Author:** [@JoshuaKratt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshuaKratt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-ls-overheating/147715 "2019-08-28T21:33:05Z")

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I own a 2001 Lincoln LS 3.0L (v6). Today the engine overheated. I had driven on the highway for 15 min (it was fine through this), then sat in the parking lot for 10 min and thats when it happened. There was coolant on t…

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## [2003 Subaru Outback - problems after clutch replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-problems-after-clutch-replacement/147660)

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**Author:** [@tbuchanan9901](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbuchanan9901)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-problems-after-clutch-replacement/147660 "2019-08-28T21:31:32Z")

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Alright, so I’m only 20 but I have done quite a bit with vehicles. So I am going to try to explain as much as I can… So I replaced the clutch in a friends 2003 Subaru Outback. I replaced the clutch and put the engine ba…

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## [2013 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mitsubishi-eclipse-smoking/147696)

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**Author:** [@Reneehems](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reneehems)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mitsubishi-eclipse-smoking/147696 "2019-08-28T19:53:26Z")

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Is it okay if my car is smoking?

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## [2008 Chevrolet Malibu - Smoke and other issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-smoke-and-other-issues/147691)

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**Author:** [@Cecelia59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cecelia59)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-smoke-and-other-issues/147691 "2019-08-28T19:52:59Z")

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I have a 08 Chevy Malibu LTZ and have owed this car for almost 5 years. Was driving about a week ago and first noticed the back-up camera not working then noticed an electrical burning smell with smoke coming from under …

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## [2008 Cadillac CTS - Thumping Noise When Turning Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-thumping-noise-when-turning-wheel/147702)

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**Author:** [@Sandrasalinas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandrasalinas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-thumping-noise-when-turning-wheel/147702 "2019-08-28T19:31:20Z")

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Thumping noise when I turn steering wheel. Mechanic says nothing wrong

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## [2017 Chevrolet Volt - Lots on Used Car Lots](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-volt-lots-on-used-car-lots/147556)

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**Author:** [@Davis07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davis07)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-volt-lots-on-used-car-lots/147556 "2019-08-28T19:23:47Z")

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We have noticed several used low mileage volts (2017) 10000 to 40000 miles miles on dealer lots, most have about run out of warranty there are a lot of volts sold in 2017 and like a hand full 20 or so that have compla…

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## [2019 Chevrolet 1500 - Trans jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-1500-trans-jerks/147663)

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**Author:** [@ErnestDeSoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErnestDeSoto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-1500-trans-jerks/147663 "2019-08-28T18:30:12Z")

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my 2019 silverado LT jerks as it has tramsmission problem; especially when iam slowing down to a stop sign . in the 10 mph to 3 . and when ready to park it jolts sometimes

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## [2005 Buick LaCrosse - Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-stalling/147700)

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**Author:** [@JulieNagel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulieNagel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-stalling/147700 "2019-08-28T18:27:13Z")

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Car stalls when driving. Starts right back up. Does not matter if going 20 mph or 70 on the highway. Can be scary at faster speeds. Has yet to have thrown an engine code in 10 months of this issue… which sure wou…

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## [2012 Azera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-azera/147667)

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**Author:** [@soccerstar72402\_156785](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soccerstar72402_156785)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-azera/147667 "2019-08-28T17:17:42Z")

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I’m currently looking for my first car, and I happened to stumble upon a fully loaded 2012 Hyundai Azera with 78k on it for about 11.5k . I took it for a test drive and loved everything about it. However, I’m worried abo…

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## [2014 Acura RDX - History of Oil Consumption?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-rdx-history-of-oil-consumption/147553)

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**Author:** [@mccarthy03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mccarthy03)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-rdx-history-of-oil-consumption/147553 "2019-08-28T16:53:59Z")

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Does the Acura 2014 RDX 3.5L have an oil consumption problem.

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## [Subscribing a car vs buying or leasing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subscribing-a-car-vs-buying-or-leasing/147635)

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**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subscribing-a-car-vs-buying-or-leasing/147635 "2019-08-28T16:11:36Z")

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Hmmmm, “subscribing” one’s vehicle as opposed to buying or leasing. :thinking:

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## [2018 Ford F-150 - when to change Mobil 1? - Update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-when-to-change-mobil-1-update/147034)

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**Author:** [@FrankKirstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankKirstein)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-when-to-change-mobil-1-update/147034 "2019-08-28T15:44:24Z")

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I had the oil changed with Mobil 1 on my 2018 Ford F150 (V8). Supposedly you can go 10000 miles between oil changes with Mobil 1? After the oil change, a 6000 mile trip towing a travel trailing (under 5000 lbs). The m…

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## [2013 Toyota Corolla - No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-no-start/147463)

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**Author:** [@christoregi\_156667](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christoregi_156667)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-no-start/147463 "2019-08-28T15:35:13Z")

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I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla professional. The car cranks but does not start. I have replaced the coils and spark plugs and they is spark. Checked the injectors and they are working fine, checked the timing and its fine.…

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