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## [Winter tires in summer PSI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-tires-in-summer-psi/144815)

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**Author:** [@inskeepsilas2\_154854](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inskeepsilas2_154854)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-tires-in-summer-psi/144815 "2019-07-20T13:10:59Z")

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So say someone has some michelin Xi3 winter tires, driving them in the summer where temps can get into the 90s, would the psi be set lower or higher and how much?

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## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel - Hard Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-diesel-hard-starting/144738)

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**Author:** [@William46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William46)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-diesel-hard-starting/144738 "2019-07-19T01:49:48Z")

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just replaced high pressure fuel pump on my V6 diesel because it failed, vehicle is now still really hard to start and requires a few attempts to start sometimes up to 10 seconds of cranking before trying again. when it …

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## [Engine misfiring AFTER plugs and wires replace but not before](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfiring-after-plugs-and-wires-replace-but-not-before/144752)

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**Author:** [@Confusednfrustrated](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Confusednfrustrated)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfiring-after-plugs-and-wires-replace-but-not-before/144752 "2019-07-20T11:57:05Z")

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I need help. I have a 2003 Dodge Dakota V6. My boyfriend helped me replace my spark plugs and wires. The engine was running fine before hand, and right after they were replaced. And now my engine is misfiring pretty bad.…

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## [2006 Chrysler Town & Country - Van has sat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-van-has-sat/144799)

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**Author:** [@Lanaschooley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lanaschooley)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-van-has-sat/144799 "2019-07-20T11:09:23Z")

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My mini van has been sitting be 2 years in Oct. Since then a new thermastat, altenator, new battery,and a brand new radiator has been put in. I was told by a friend out of state to have a mechanic drop the gas tank and c…

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## [1999 ford escort zx2 cylinder 2 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-zx2-cylinder-2-misfire/144715)

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**Author:** [@matthews.justin\_154865](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthews.justin_154865)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-zx2-cylinder-2-misfire/144715 "2019-07-19T04:39:54Z")

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I have a consistent misfire on cylinder 2, Ztech 2.0L dohc. I have replaced the spark plugs, coil pack, tested the compression and wires, switched injector from cylinder 2 to cylinder 3 and the misfire is still on cylind…

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## [Acceleration Hesitation above 60 mph - 97 corolla base model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-hesitation-above-60-mph-97-corolla-base-model/93651)

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**Author:** [@Corollakid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corollakid)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-hesitation-above-60-mph-97-corolla-base-model/93651 "2019-07-20T09:38:32Z")

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Every time I reach about 64 mph, the car begins to sputter spontaneously. As I give constant gas to keep it at that speed, the car hesitates, as if the gas isn't combusting consistently. This sputter also happens somet…

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## [Left side of audio randomly cuts out at low volume](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-side-of-audio-randomly-cuts-out-at-low-volume/144230)

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**Author:** [@Buressjordan\_154545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buressjordan_154545)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-side-of-audio-randomly-cuts-out-at-low-volume/144230 "2019-07-20T04:52:18Z")

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Let me say this first. I know close to nothing about car audio. Sometimes in my 2003 chevy s10, the whole left side of my audio cuts out. It will especially cut out at lower audio and will turn back on after I crank it …

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## [2012 Dodge Challenger - Infotainment Possessed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-challenger-infotainment-possessed/144659)

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**Author:** [@MateoE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MateoE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-challenger-infotainment-possessed/144659 "2019-07-18T03:23:17Z")

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screen will activate the uconnect phone and VR system by itself. Help anyone??

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## [ATF Transmission Fluid Type, ATF, ATF+3, ATF+4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-transmission-fluid-type-atf-atf-3-atf-4/34881)

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**Author:** [@friedo82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/friedo82)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-transmission-fluid-type-atf-atf-3-atf-4/34881 "2019-07-20T01:39:33Z")

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This if for a 1997 Plymouth Breeze 2.0 with automatic and 27K miles. I'm doing a trans fluid and filter change. Is Regular ATF labeled fluid the same as ATF+4 ? The bottle says its ok in Chry.Co. vehicles but I h…

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## [Problems after changing my fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-after-changing-my-fuel-pump/144757)

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**Author:** [@Jrchattine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jrchattine)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-after-changing-my-fuel-pump/144757 "2019-07-19T21:06:48Z")

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I have a 02 VW Passat 1.8t SW. I recently changed my fuel pump but now the gas gauge is stuck on E. I also can only put about 10 to 15 dollar in the tank before it stops.

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## [Is this Intake Repair overpriced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-intake-repair-overpriced/144746)

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**Author:** [@Jason\_Mitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason_Mitchell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-intake-repair-overpriced/144746 "2019-07-19T20:56:21Z")

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My 1997 Buick Park Avenue started smoking out of the tail pipe, and then wouldn’t start. We took it to a local shop called Jason Henry’s and they said it was water in the cylinders and charged us $728.49, broken down in…

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## [2005 GMC Yukon - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-trans-issue/144809)

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**Author:** [@eztransmission](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eztransmission)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-trans-issue/144809 "2019-07-19T20:37:26Z")

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when the transmission gets hot it doesn’t want to move

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## [2008 Kia Sportage - Reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sportage-reliable/144803)

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**Author:** [@ronmitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronmitchell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sportage-reliable/144803 "2019-07-19T19:39:09Z")

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how reliable is an08 kia sportage with a 5 speed manual tranny? and what know problems do they have

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## [2011 Nissan Sentra - Lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-lights-out/144800)

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**Author:** [@Redfalcon23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Redfalcon23)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-lights-out/144800 "2019-07-19T19:37:00Z")

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I recently had a stroke and as a result was not using my car and had to have a friend charge up the battery. When it was moved from work to home about 5 months ago, I noticed that none of the lights were working in the b…

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## [2009 Toyota RAV4 - I suspect the phone charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-rav4-i-suspect-the-phone-charger/144732)

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**Author:** [@Nolan32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nolan32)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-rav4-i-suspect-the-phone-charger/144732 "2019-07-19T19:17:15Z")

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I use a charger for my iPhone or GPS which plugs into the cigarette lighter. Can that device if it’s gone bad affect my starter or otherwise the electrical system? Car sometimes won’t start.

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## [2016 Ford Explorer - Oil temp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-oil-temp/144786)

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**Author:** [@Al13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al13)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-oil-temp/144786 "2019-07-19T19:10:10Z")

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On 2016 Ford Explorer has a temperature message that flashes on for a split few seconds. Temperature Excessive or something like that. Dealership said they needed to see message but doesn"t last. What could it be?

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## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - All the lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-all-the-lights-on/144776)

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**Author:** [@MichaelGaffney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelGaffney)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-all-the-lights-on/144776 "2019-07-19T18:59:12Z")

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electrical problem dash board all my light come on when i am driving

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## [2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Overheats like this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-overheats-like-this/144796)

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**Author:** [@kad45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kad45)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-overheats-like-this/144796 "2019-07-19T18:14:26Z")

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Car over heats ONLY after driving for awhile then idling for more than 5 minutes

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## [2015 Honda Fit - HVAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-hvac/144788)

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**Author:** [@valone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-hvac/144788 "2019-07-19T17:34:20Z")

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2015 Fit. Since purchase, Three summers of AC not cooling… Honda dealer checked…18 degrees cooler than norm…Want about $300. to take apart and check & fix… Want to hear from others & what to do to fix…O R was their …

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## [2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Fewer problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-fewer-problems/144790)

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**Author:** [@KeithKollmann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithKollmann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-fewer-problems/144790 "2019-07-19T17:29:52Z")

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I’m looking at a gas model, are there much fewer problems because it is not diesel?

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## [2018 Ford F-150 - Engine replacement question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-engine-replacement-question/144699)

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**Author:** [@DennisM1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisM1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-engine-replacement-question/144699 "2019-07-19T17:20:44Z")

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I purchased a 2018 F-150 XLT the end of June 2018. This pickup has the 5.0 V8. This pickup has been using oil since the day i purchased it. Recently, the pickup went through an oil consumption test and was determined t…

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## [Selling 2011 Cadillac CTS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-2011-cadillac-cts/144716)

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**Author:** [@spectrumdata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spectrumdata)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-2011-cadillac-cts/144716 "2019-07-19T17:08:44Z")

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EDIT - Thanks for all the replies everyone. I got all I needed. It’s easy to see that I very seldom sell (or buy) a car. My wife has a CTS with every bell and every whistle. She’s thinking of selling since we’ve downsiz…

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## [2013 Kia Soul - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-codes/144779)

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**Author:** [@SteveJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveJohnson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-codes/144779 "2019-07-19T16:55:42Z")

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2013 kia soul abs and esc dash lights come on together intermittently

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## [2011 Ford Mustang - Smelly cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-mustang-smelly-cats/144590)

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**Author:** [@GaryMantell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryMantell)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-mustang-smelly-cats/144590 "2019-07-19T16:19:59Z")

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Sulfur smell coming off Cats - this is a recurring issue with the 2011 Mustang V6 and the Dealers just say they can’t recreate the problem - I use the A/C on flat ground at low speeds and usually no problem - as soon as …

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## [2013 Lincoln MKX Hot one side, cold the other](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkx-hot-one-side-cold-the-other/144617)

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**Author:** [@JoeArrowood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeArrowood)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkx-hot-one-side-cold-the-other/144617 "2019-07-19T16:16:04Z")

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Drivers AC HOT / passenger COLD

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## [2019 Toyota Avalon Blurry window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-blurry-window/144615)

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**Author:** [@Rick34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick34)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-blurry-window/144615 "2019-07-19T15:41:36Z")

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Blurring in the rear window of my 2019 Toyota Avalon.

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## ['Detours, roadblocks, jams: the rough road to US car regulation'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detours-roadblocks-jams-the-rough-road-to-us-car-regulation/144745)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detours-roadblocks-jams-the-rough-road-to-us-car-regulation/144745 "2019-07-19T15:09:21Z")

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https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02145-y

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## [2008 Toyota Yaris - Whirrs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-whirrs/144766)

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**Author:** [@mllazin\_154758](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mllazin_154758)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-whirrs/144766 "2019-07-19T14:22:20Z")

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I recently bought a 2008 Toyota Yaris hatchback. I hit an “unavoidable” pothole. Since then the vehicle has made a loud whirring noise once I make it past 20mph. The car is manual, and makes the noise regardless of what …

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## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - Does not like park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-classic-does-not-like-park/144768)

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**Author:** [@JeanBaber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeanBaber)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-classic-does-not-like-park/144768 "2019-07-19T14:04:30Z")

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I have to take it out of park and back in multiple times before it registers that its actually in park!

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## [Spark plug removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-removal/144668)

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**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-removal/144668 "2019-07-19T13:58:19Z")

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2009 civic si with 2.0 engine. Very well may have original spark plugs in it. My son bought it with about 100k miles in it. Has driven it another 100k. I asked what all he has done to it. Oil changes and brakes is all. …

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