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## [Need help finding the right seal? 1999 Ford Crown Victoria](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-the-right-seal-1999-ford-crown-victoria/145403)

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**Author:** [@ephymusicofficial\_155345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ephymusicofficial_155345)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-the-right-seal-1999-ford-crown-victoria/145403 "2019-07-27T23:10:30Z")

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Hello! I’m struggling to find the right output shaft seal for my crown victoria. I’ve looked on autozone and found one that I thought was right, then i looked at rock auto and found one (under axle shaft seal) that looks…

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## [What does GVWR and GAWR mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-gvwr-and-gawr-mean/145252)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-gvwr-and-gawr-mean/145252 "2019-07-27T23:01:46Z")

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The sticker on my truck’s door jam says GVW 5000, Front GAWR 2000, Rear GAWR 3000. What does all that mean? Or better, of what practical use is that information to me? I was recently hauling some bags of cement produc…

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## [2005 Chevy Malibu Max rumbling and roaring after filling with gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-max-rumbling-and-roaring-after-filling-with-gas/145352)

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**Author:** [@Kluttgeharm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kluttgeharm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-max-rumbling-and-roaring-after-filling-with-gas/145352 "2019-07-27T23:01:13Z")

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I have an 05 Malibu Max that was running great. Stopped for gas and now it is roaring and rumbling out of what appears to be the tail pipe. Thoughts in what it could be?

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## [Engine shuts off ocationally when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-off-ocationally-when-hot/145404)

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**Author:** [@vakarelov\_155344](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vakarelov_155344)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-off-ocationally-when-hot/145404 "2019-07-27T21:51:58Z")

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I have been having an occasional engine stalling problem on my 2004 Nissan Sentra. The engine shuts off when driving and on idle, without any presiding symptoms, such as struggling . The problem is very occasional. It ha…

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## [2004 Subaru Forester XS won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-xs-wont-start/145371)

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**Author:** [@ripporoni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ripporoni)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-xs-wont-start/145371 "2019-07-27T21:07:26Z")

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Hey all, I have a Forester with around 134k miles and it’s had a lot of issues in the past. Now, my most recent issue is it won’t start. The first symptom is the engine would stutter and cut off mid drive, usually ten…

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## [Dropped a cap into the power steering fluid - 2005 Mazda Mazda6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropped-a-cap-into-the-power-steering-fluid-2005-mazda-mazda6/145396)

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**Author:** [@Lisette10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisette10)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropped-a-cap-into-the-power-steering-fluid-2005-mazda-mazda6/145396 "2019-07-27T20:50:13Z")

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I accidentally dropped a plastic cap into the power steering fluid reservoir and can’t get it out. Will this be a problem ? If yes, what should I do?

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## [2014 Nissan Versa - CVT warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-cvt-warranty/145315)

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**Author:** [@MaryAugust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryAugust)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-cvt-warranty/145315 "2019-07-27T20:46:04Z")

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I have a 2014 Nissan Versa with less than 50,000 miles. The CVT transmission recently went out on it. It cost me almost $5,000.00 to get it replaced. I am a senior, living on a fixed income and I had to borrow the money…

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## [I was raised Chevy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-raised-chevy/145290)

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**Author:** [@gh0std0mbr0ck7\_155274](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gh0std0mbr0ck7_155274)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-raised-chevy/145290 "2019-07-27T20:05:36Z")

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My husband and I were both raised Chevy… But just recently, we bought a 1999 Ford Mustang GT. She’s had some weight reduction and exhaust work done. shes loud and fast. I smile everytime we drive her. I can’t get enough……

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## [2005 Cadillac XLR - trunk won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-xlr-trunk-wont-open/145388)

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**Author:** [@MichaelGusman40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelGusman40)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-xlr-trunk-wont-open/145388 "2019-07-27T19:40:38Z")

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Top does not go up or down and trunk does not open. Thanks.

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## [Which oil for 2017 Acura MDX?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-for-2017-acura-mdx/134606)

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**Author:** [@Richard48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard48)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-for-2017-acura-mdx/134606 "2019-07-27T18:21:44Z")

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WHAT OIL DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR 2017 RDX \`AWD thank you

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## [Water pump on V6 2011 jeep liberty had large water leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-on-v6-2011-jeep-liberty-had-large-water-leak/145350)

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**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-on-v6-2011-jeep-liberty-had-large-water-leak/145350 "2019-07-27T17:06:21Z")

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My daughters Liberty had a very large leat out of the water pump , I thought water pumps only weep out water when they leak

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## [1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Hard cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-m-class-hard-cranking/145308)

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**Author:** [@BaldwinWong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BaldwinWong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-m-class-hard-cranking/145308 "2019-07-27T17:05:26Z")

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For the last year, my starter would, off and on, take longer to crank over the engine. Normally it would start immediately once I turn to start and let go, but there are times it would crank a few seconds longer than no…

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## [2007 Toyota Sienna - MAF code came back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-maf-code-came-back/145374)

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**Author:** [@Billzuerblis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billzuerblis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-maf-code-came-back/145374 "2019-07-27T16:50:15Z")

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check engine light, mass air flow sensor code replaced it. lasted 1 year replaced it 2nd time lasted 6 months. have mass air flow code again

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## [2014 Subaru Forester- Light, but dealer can't find issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-light-but-dealer-cant-find-issue/145343)

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**Author:** [@Jackie06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackie06)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-light-but-dealer-cant-find-issue/145343 "2019-07-27T16:28:53Z")

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Dash board light comes on reads liquids overheated and locks the transmission and shuts the car off. It’s sits for about an hr and then starts as usual. Dealer can find nothing wrong.

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## [Loose steering wheel - 2000 Toyota Solara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-steering-wheel-2000-toyota-solara/145360)

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**Author:** [@LukeWells](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LukeWells)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-steering-wheel-2000-toyota-solara/145360 "2019-07-27T15:21:53Z")

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My Solara has about 198,000 miles but ever since I got the car, about 15,000 miles ago, the steering wheel has been very loose. If I’m turning left or right I have to spin it 360 degrees and to make small adjustments I h…

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## [2007 Toyota Prius needs a mechanic in the Twin Cities](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-needs-a-mechanic-in-the-twin-cities/145364)

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**Author:** [@RichelE.Burkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichelE.Burkey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-needs-a-mechanic-in-the-twin-cities/145364 "2019-07-27T15:03:00Z")

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Who works on Priuses in Twin Cities MN ?

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## [2015 Honda Civic Sdn - Backup camera issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-sdn-backup-camera-issues/145345)

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**Author:** [@MarkkKaiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkkKaiser)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-sdn-backup-camera-issues/145345 "2019-07-27T15:01:18Z")

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9th Gen Honda Civic backup camera flickers from time to time. Goes completely black with no picture.Anyone else?

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## [2005 Toyota Corolla Alternator Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-alternator-replacement/145233)

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**Author:** [@debasisg\_142888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debasisg_142888)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-alternator-replacement/145233 "2019-07-27T14:50:10Z")

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My alternator died and the service center charging me $987 for a remanufactured alternator. Getting ripped?

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## [2003 Nissan Sentra - Need help starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-need-help-starting/145329)

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**Author:** [@Sam32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam32)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-need-help-starting/145329 "2019-07-27T13:55:25Z")

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my car is not starting even after jump starting, need a mechanic to help with replacing the car battery.

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## [Any suggestions for a vehicle capable of towing 3500 lbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-vehicle-capable-of-towing-3500-lbs/145306)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-vehicle-capable-of-towing-3500-lbs/145306 "2019-07-27T13:43:12Z")

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I don’t want a truck, SUV or sedan would be fine, adding a hitch is fine. Looking used probably as old as 2013. Thought y’all might have some ideas. Mostly for a 2 mile trip to launch our boat and pick it up 4 times a ye…

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## [2003 Ford F-150 - No drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-no-drive/145320)

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**Author:** [@carlwmattice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlwmattice)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-no-drive/145320 "2019-07-27T13:04:05Z")

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no drive or over drive

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## [2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-shuts-off/145354)

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**Author:** [@Tracy36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracy36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-shuts-off/145354 "2019-07-27T13:00:06Z")

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I bought a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. I have replaced the crankshaft sensor and other things due the car keeps shutting off while driving or shuts off after it runs for a while. My mechanic has tried every thing does anyone …

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## [A cure for oil consumption?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cure-for-oil-consumption/144964)

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**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cure-for-oil-consumption/144964 "2019-07-27T11:42:04Z")

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I have had an interesting experience with a one cylinder engine on my old lawnmower that I bought in 1992. Three years ago, it began using copious quantities of oil. The blue smoke was so thick I was fogging for mosquit…

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## [2017 Chevrolet Tahoe - Engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-tahoe-engine-light/145348)

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**Author:** [@Meer30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meer30)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 9:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-tahoe-engine-light/145348 "2019-07-27T09:30:46Z")

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Engine light comes up due to fuel pump low performance in hot days especially when i drive it more than 250-300 miles,

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## [1992 Ford Tempo - Fuses and PCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-tempo-fuses-and-pcm/145279)

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**Author:** [@MaryPreston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryPreston)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-tempo-fuses-and-pcm/145279 "2019-07-27T07:11:54Z")

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1992 Ford Tempo V6 3.0L ATM overheating-fuses not connected to my problem, where’s the PCM? New ECT and connector, fan runs only when hot wired, not even when A/C turned on. If ECT disconnected fan runs all the time…

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## [dB meter for the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/db-meter-for-the-car/145184)

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**Author:** [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/db-meter-for-the-car/145184 "2019-07-27T06:45:02Z")

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I am adding sound deadening to my car and bought a dB meter to gauge its effects. The first step is to calibrate the meter using a 94dB 1mhz sound source. I was rather hoping new tech would come calibrated. I don’t work …

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## [The case of the counterfeit Lamborghini](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-counterfeit-lamborghini/145214)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-counterfeit-lamborghini/145214 "2019-07-27T06:41:54Z")

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## [2001 Toyota Corolla - Hard steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-hard-steering/145198)

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**Author:** [@mehboob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mehboob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-hard-steering/145198 "2019-07-27T05:31:47Z")

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2001 Toyota corolla. Why steering feels hard and steering wheel wont come back after tight right turn?

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## [2016 Kia Soul - Steamy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-steamy/145310)

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**Author:** [@Bob34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob34)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-steamy/145310 "2019-07-27T04:37:59Z")

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steam comes out of the vents when the air conditioner is used when conditions are humid. Steam is so bad that you cant see out the windows.

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## [2008 hyundai tiburon 2.7l coolant leak from water pump weep hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tiburon-2-7l-coolant-leak-from-water-pump-weep-hole/145335)

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**Author:** [@Nathan\_Pistorius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathan_Pistorius)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tiburon-2-7l-coolant-leak-from-water-pump-weep-hole/145335 "2019-07-27T02:32:50Z")

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Alright, this might be a little long, so i apologize. I have a 2008 hyundai tiburon with a 2.7l engine that’s leaking coolant from the bottom weep hole. Last week I was running my car, but it was idling as I was at a r…

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