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## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-surges/142241)

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**Author:** [@BillBridges](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillBridges)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-surges/142241 "2019-06-14T21:33:34Z")

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Engine surges when transmission upshifts at lower gear ranges, i.e. 1st to 2nd, etc. Worse in colder weather.

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## [2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - First bulbs now wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-first-bulbs-now-wires/142227)

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**Author:** [@Adam13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-first-bulbs-now-wires/142227 "2019-06-14T20:58:36Z")

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I replaced passenger headlight when it went out. Replaced drivers headlight a couple months ago but both have went out at the same time since they have both been replaced. Jiggling wiring, they come back on but have sti…

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## [Car moves gears but won't drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-moves-gears-but-wont-drive/99653)

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**Author:** [@diana199338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diana199338)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-moves-gears-but-wont-drive/99653 "2019-06-14T20:50:05Z")

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Hi have a Cadillac CTS 2004 I was on my way to take my son to school I stopped at the stop sign & my car will not accelerate front or back.It turn on fine but won't move.i put the scanner & it gives me codes po420 & po43…

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## [2009 Buick Lucerne - How serious?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-lucerne-how-serious/142243)

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**Author:** [@DennisFLajoie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisFLajoie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-lucerne-how-serious/142243 "2019-06-14T20:25:51Z")

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Driving rather slow speed in our neighborhood when our car jerked and then the ABS litght came on. Note appeared indicating to service traction stability control. What is happening and how serious is this?

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## [2005 Hyundai Santa Fe - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start/142217)

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**Author:** [@winn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start/142217 "2019-06-14T20:20:48Z")

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no crank/no start, all electrical is working, lights on, radio on wipers on , I can even let the windows up and down, all the lights on the dash board, please help

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## [2014 Toyota Sequoia - gas spill inside the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-gas-spill-inside-the-car/142185)

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**Author:** [@WilliamSmith30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamSmith30)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-gas-spill-inside-the-car/142185 "2019-06-14T20:00:50Z")

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My wife had a 3 gallon container of gasoline in the back (3rd row seat not up) of her Sequoia when she had to suddenly apply brakes causing the gas container to lunge forward and toppling over and the entire 3 gallons of…

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## [Oil pan drainplug stripped this is muy second oil change at the dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-drainplug-stripped-this-is-muy-second-oil-change-at-the-dealership/142170)

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**Author:** [@Pamela\_Danko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pamela_Danko)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-drainplug-stripped-this-is-muy-second-oil-change-at-the-dealership/142170 "2019-06-14T18:10:49Z")

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I took 2016 town & country to the dealership for the second oil change since i purchased it from them. I just got a call telling me the drain plug is stripped and they cant get it off without damaging the oil pan which w…

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## [2007 Malibu cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-malibu-cruise-control/69585)

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**Author:** [@MelCro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelCro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-malibu-cruise-control/69585 "2019-06-14T18:06:46Z")

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Hi, I just recently started having trouble with the cruise control on my 2007 Chevy Malibu. Last weekend, I went on an 800 mile trip (cruising most of the time) but stopped to have the tires rotated and balanced, and m…

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## [2003 Chevrolet Cavalier - Lots of questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-lots-of-questions/142222)

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**Author:** [@Demetria16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demetria16)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-lots-of-questions/142222 "2019-06-14T16:17:32Z")

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They told me when my dad got the car at the auction that all it needed was a water pump in the mist of all that the fuel pump goes out bt my car kept running hot took it back to the guy that fixed it and he says my therm…

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## [2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee only starts by remote](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-only-starts-by-remote/142133)

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**Author:** [@Ron20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron20)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-only-starts-by-remote/142133 "2019-06-14T15:17:24Z")

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My jeep will not start after the third key start but will start with the remote start every time. It’s been at Chrysler for two months one week while they keep guessing what’s wrong with it…

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## [2006 Cadillac XLR - window "clicks" in warm weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-xlr-window-clicks-in-warm-weather/142212)

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**Author:** [@penelopelprintz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/penelopelprintz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-xlr-window-clicks-in-warm-weather/142212 "2019-06-14T01:12:10Z")

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drivers side window “clicks” about half way down in warm weather. Have had rubber molding and regulator replaced…still clicks in warm-hot weather.

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## [2003 Honda Accord Sdn - Trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-trans/142123)

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**Author:** [@Tyler48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyler48)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-trans/142123 "2019-06-14T13:13:48Z")

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Transmission worms up and quit working

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## [2018 Subaru Forester - Unusual glass issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-unusual-glass-issues/142160)

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**Author:** [@ChristineJPowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristineJPowell)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-unusual-glass-issues/142160 "2019-06-14T13:10:52Z")

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I have eyesight on my vehicle which uses an OEM windshield. It chips very easily and when conditions are right, it suddenly cracks. This happened within 6 months and then again a year later. I contacted Subaru and the…

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## [Repair or sell as is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-sell-as-is/142194)

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**Author:** [@edugdale\_153239](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edugdale_153239)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-sell-as-is/142194 "2019-06-14T13:02:17Z")

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Our 2002 Honda Accord EX (196K) needs repairs valued at $1200 (new brake line, rear brake calipers). Kelley Blue Book value for private party sale in excellent working condition is around $3,000. I just got new front and…

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## [One click when trying to start, pause, starts. Now, crank but no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-click-when-trying-to-start-pause-starts-now-crank-but-no-start/142149)

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**Author:** [@sublimity1979\_153223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sublimity1979_153223)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-click-when-trying-to-start-pause-starts-now-crank-but-no-start/142149 "2019-06-14T12:30:24Z")

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I have a 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4L and right now it cranks but does not start. I don’t know anything about cars, but I thought it might be the fuel pump - here’s why: For a while now, when I would go to start my car I wou…

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## [2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Maintenance questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercedes-benz-gl-class-maintenance-questions/142207)

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**Author:** [@BobDavidson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobDavidson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercedes-benz-gl-class-maintenance-questions/142207 "2019-06-14T12:26:29Z")

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My wife’s car. 6000 miles. What maintenance is required? Oil change interval? Radiator fluid? Etc.?

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## [2012 Chrysler Town & Country - Always reads 90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-always-reads-90/142209)

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**Author:** [@LoriPost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoriPost)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-always-reads-90/142209 "2019-06-14T12:23:25Z")

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My oil pressure always reads 90 is that normal?

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## [2007 Pontiac Grand Prix - transmission jumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-grand-prix-transmission-jumps/142090)

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**Author:** [@WilliamPendergrass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamPendergrass)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-grand-prix-transmission-jumps/142090 "2019-06-14T06:56:16Z")

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Transmission jumps when taking off.

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## [HELP 2000 Protege short circuiting, when attempting to start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2000-protege-short-circuiting-when-attempting-to-start/141929)

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**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2000-protege-short-circuiting-when-attempting-to-start/141929 "2019-06-14T03:57:18Z")

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Good Afternoon, So I just repaired the horn on my 2000 Protege ( which was a broken connector on the horn➡ I repaired it using a female connector, cut off the old connector) , but now when I try to start the car the ele…

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## [2002 Suzuki XL7 - Bangs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-suzuki-xl7-bangs/142179)

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**Author:** [@giovanniocchipinti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giovanniocchipinti)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-suzuki-xl7-bangs/142179 "2019-06-14T03:42:58Z")

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when I stop the car I here a metal banging noise in the front tire.My mechanic could not find anything.I went to Pep Boys,the same answer,nothing…What could it be?

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## [Knocking stopped what should I expect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-stopped-what-should-i-expect/136916)

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**Author:** [@Jordon\_Roberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordon_Roberts)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-stopped-what-should-i-expect/136916 "2019-06-14T03:02:44Z")

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Hi everyone, so recently I had an engine seizure on my 2013 Kia Optima. I’m 18 and knew nothing about maintaining a car, so the oil ran low. There was a knocking sound right before the car shut off. No oil light or engin…

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## [Rounded torx end fastener](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rounded-torx-end-fastener/142088)

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**Author:** [@dostieshane\_153182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dostieshane_153182)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rounded-torx-end-fastener/142088 "2019-06-14T02:58:28Z")

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Hi everyone I am having trouble with a star end fastener that won’t break loose. I rounded it and now a T40 bit won’t work. A T45 is too big and because the fastener is in a super tight space,( idler pulley under alterna…

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## [1993 Chevrolet Caprice Brake Feel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-caprice-brake-feel/142168)

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**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-caprice-brake-feel/142168 "2019-06-14T02:57:14Z")

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Hi, I just put my 1993 Caprice back on the road after a 7 year break. At first the brake pedal was stiff and did not appear to have much travel but braking seemed fine. I was doing some work on it last weekend and dec…

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## [1999 Chevrolet Tahoe - removing upper hinge pin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tahoe-removing-upper-hinge-pin/142197)

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**Author:** [@Hal05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hal05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tahoe-removing-upper-hinge-pin/142197 "2019-06-13T23:54:33Z")

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I have a 1999 Tahoe and on the back door (it has what they call barn doors) on the driver’s side I need to replace the upper hinge pin. They are very hard to get out. Can someone recommend a tool that they have used su…

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## [2007 Chevrolet Colorado - right rear vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-colorado-right-rear-vibration/142201)

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**Author:** [@dwight55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwight55)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-colorado-right-rear-vibration/142201 "2019-06-13T23:53:30Z")

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the truck vibrates on the right rear at different speeds smothes out at 60 mph

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## [2018 Honda Accord Sdn - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-trans-issue/142167)

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**Author:** [@Robert45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert45)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-trans-issue/142167 "2019-06-13T23:16:52Z")

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10 sp/turbo Honda. Backed 50 feet from garage to driveway in front and stopped. Tried to put car back into the garage but after put in Drive and trying to go forward, the trans keeps going into Park. Went into Park af…

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## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - bouncy transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-bouncy-transmission/142174)

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**Author:** [@Lenny00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lenny00)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-bouncy-transmission/142174 "2019-06-13T21:29:33Z")

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When I go in reverse on any type of incline or load the transmission feels like it is bouncing,Asked the dealer and they told me they have heard of this from other customers and told me I would need a software update at …

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## [Hyundai Sonata Review](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-review/142092)

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**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-review/142092 "2019-06-13T18:26:41Z")

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In August of 2016 my wife and I leased a 2017 Hyundai Sonata SE (that’s the base trim). Typically we get a new car every three years. It’s always been my practice that, upon bringing home a new car, i check all fluid l…

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## [2005 Kia Optima overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-optima-overheats/142153)

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**Author:** [@wdash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdash)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-optima-overheats/142153 "2019-06-13T18:20:40Z")

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Kia Optima 2005 overheats. Its the cheaper manual stick model. It seems a little low on water–like maybe 1/2 to one gallon, in a month. I do not think the fan runs via fan belt, so i cant tell if thats broken or not.

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## [Reliable Minivan...or what to avoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-minivan-or-what-to-avoid/141930)

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**Author:** [@Laurel\_Waddell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laurel_Waddell)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-minivan-or-what-to-avoid/141930 "2019-06-13T17:58:24Z")

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Talk to me like I know nothing. We’re looking for a 7 seater vehicle with 130,000 or less miles (we can be somewhat flexible if the vehicle is known for longevity), for $5,000 or less. I’ve heard Toyota Siennas are relia…

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