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## [Miata has new fuel pump, new injectors, will start on starte r fluid in the air intake but will not run on own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-has-new-fuel-pump-new-injectors-will-start-on-starte-r-fluid-in-the-air-intake-but-will-not-run-on-own/140062)

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**Author:** [@Scott\_Lane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_Lane)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-has-new-fuel-pump-new-injectors-will-start-on-starte-r-fluid-in-the-air-intake-but-will-not-run-on-own/140062 "2019-05-10T16:02:38Z")

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My first post, hope I am doing this right. First, I aquired a miata that has sat for 2 years. I have drained the fuel, replaced the fuel pump, replaced the injectors, checked the fuel filter, checked the fuel pump rela…

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## [Volvo parts prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-parts-prices/139997)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-parts-prices/139997 "2019-05-10T15:18:19Z")

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I know a woman who owns a Volvo XC-60, and while she was out-of-state, she discovered that her gas cap had gone missing. She went to the nearest Volvo dealership, and was charged $118.60 (including tax) for an OEM gas c…

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## [2011 Ford F-150 - It now works backwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f-150-it-now-works-backwards/140076)

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**Author:** [@roger33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roger33)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f-150-it-now-works-backwards/140076 "2019-05-10T14:30:54Z")

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I changed a running board motor and now the running board operates backwards, when I close the door the board deploys, what the heck?

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## [Keep or dump 2008 Volvo C30?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-or-dump-2008-volvo-c30/140042)

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**Author:** [@RuthMercer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthMercer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-or-dump-2008-volvo-c30/140042 "2019-05-10T14:01:32Z")

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Do I keep fixing it? Or trade it in? Or buy steel wheels to replace the aluminium ones that keep getting cracked by Cleveland potholes? Another year, another $1000+ repair…I seriously love this car but wonder when I shou…

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## [2009 Volvo S40 hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s40-hesitation/140066)

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**Author:** [@KevinWatson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinWatson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s40-hesitation/140066 "2019-05-10T07:09:58Z")

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My 2009 Volvo S 40 2.0 litre hesitates as you start of using the auto transmission. Hesitation happens as you accelerate and also hesitates as it changes down. Agent scanned unit with loss of signal between TCM and ECM …

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## [Brake Noise When Driving for First Few Minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-when-driving-for-first-few-minutes/140071)

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**Author:** [@Nadia\_Khan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nadia_Khan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-when-driving-for-first-few-minutes/140071 "2019-05-10T13:44:16Z")

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When I start by 2016 Ford Escape, I usually hear noise whenever I brake. This noise will continue to go on whenever I brake for maybe 5 minutes into my drive. Its not a jarring noise. Not screeching. Not grinding. My ste…

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## [2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - It is ajar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-sport-trac-it-is-ajar/140007)

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**Author:** [@philhamilton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philhamilton)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-sport-trac-it-is-ajar/140007 "2019-05-10T12:10:04Z")

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2006 explorer says my liftgate is ajar but it isn’t;how do I stop the flashing dash light??

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## [Van mysteriously won't start sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-mysteriously-wont-start-sometimes/70088)

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**Author:** [@robgwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robgwin)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-mysteriously-wont-start-sometimes/70088 "2019-05-10T06:06:27Z")

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1999 Ford E150 with 150K on it. This van has generally been a champ, but it's recently developed a habit of not starting.. sometimes. I replaced the battery a couple months ago, and the starter sounds fine, it always cra…

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## [Oil Change Made With 20w-50](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-made-with-20w-50/139917)

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**Author:** [@DFilice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DFilice)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-made-with-20w-50/139917 "2019-05-10T04:36:50Z")

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It was time for an oil change on my 1999 4Runner that is in pristine condition. I just did an oil change / minor service and I see from the paperwork the mechanic used 20w-50 oil instead of 5w-30 that I’ve always used. …

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## [2002 Grand Caravan not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-grand-caravan-not-starting/140033)

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**Author:** [@Burger1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burger1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-grand-caravan-not-starting/140033 "2019-05-10T03:41:53Z")

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My neighbor’s 2002 Grand Caravan won’t start. Ignition clicks when you try to crank it but theres no crank. Battery is good, Starter relay is good, I hit the starter a few whacks 6 or 7 times and it still wont start. Tha…

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## [2005 Jeep Wrangler - Runs great when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-wrangler-runs-great-when-cold/140005)

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**Author:** [@Bill13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill13)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-wrangler-runs-great-when-cold/140005 "2019-05-10T03:34:55Z")

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Have a 2005 wrangler auto trains. When you shut off engine and restart with in approx 5 min it goes t default 2 gear. Over the winter warning light went off and car ran fine during real cold days. Now spring it’s going b…

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## [2015 Dodge Dart - Shifts into park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-shifts-into-park/140011)

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**Author:** [@MichelleClaudy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleClaudy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-shifts-into-park/140011 "2019-05-10T03:24:02Z")

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while driving while the car is in motion the car shifts from drive to park what would cause that?

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## [2010 BMW 3 Series oil pan gasket - concerns?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-bmw-3-series-oil-pan-gasket-concerns/138834)

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**Author:** [@MaryAnn22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryAnn22)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-bmw-3-series-oil-pan-gasket-concerns/138834 "2019-05-10T02:55:10Z")

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I was told (by BMW service) I need to replace my Oil pan gasket. Should I be concerned? It is expensive. My car has 109,000 miles on it.

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## [Changing your headlight bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-your-headlight-bulbs/131537)

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**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-your-headlight-bulbs/131537 "2019-05-10T02:39:49Z")

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I CHANGED THE BULB FROM A HIGH INTENSITY FAN TYPE TO A REGULAR BULB its not white but penetrates better if you know your physics

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## [Manual transmission space ship](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-space-ship/140020)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-space-ship/140020 "2019-05-10T02:33:07Z")

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Today’s ‘Mr Boffo’ cartoon: http://www.mrboffo.com/comicsweb/mrboffoweb/strips/20190509bfo\_s\_web.jpg I wonder how many get the joke

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## [2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport keeps running after key is removed from ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-captiva-sport-keeps-running-after-key-is-removed-from-ignition/140035)

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**Author:** [@dennis14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennis14)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-captiva-sport-keeps-running-after-key-is-removed-from-ignition/140035 "2019-05-10T02:19:10Z")

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engine keeps running when suit key off pull key it out of ignition, runs for several minutes. show engine hot, but fluid in radiator.

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## [2014 RAM 1500 seat cracking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-seat-cracking/140048)

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**Author:** [@Nicholson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-seat-cracking/140048 "2019-05-10T01:44:59Z")

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I own a 2014 Ram crew cab I have cracking in the drivers seat after 50,000 miles. The vinyl is on the edge of seat cracking and coming apart. The truck is great other wise.

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## [Windshield wiper arm replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-arm-replacement/139930)

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**Author:** [@spookyyank\_151695](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spookyyank_151695)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-arm-replacement/139930 "2019-05-10T01:28:57Z")

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I need to replace the wiper arms on my 1989 Dodge Caravan. The previous owner had removed them, but when I went to install a new set, he’d removed the mechanisms they attached to. I cannot find out what parts I need to o…

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## [Just for giggles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-for-giggles/140019)

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**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-for-giggles/140019 "2019-05-10T01:13:05Z")

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While this is not directly car related it is however mechanic, engineering, design related. It is also massively entertaining and hilariously funny at times. If you haven’t seen any of this mans work… I highly recomme…

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## [Why does my car ride so rough?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-car-ride-so-rough/89369)

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**Author:** [@SS2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SS2011)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-car-ride-so-rough/89369 "2019-05-09T23:34:48Z")

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I purchased a 2014 Toyota Corolla Le Eco Plus last May. The car rode FINE for a few months, but then I began to notice that the ride feels completely rough/harsh. It's almost like a jittery feeling. After researching I'v…

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## [Making a Claim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-a-claim/139942)

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**Author:** [@ng8111\_150582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ng8111_150582)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-a-claim/139942 "2019-05-09T21:17:30Z")

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In my opinion, it’s foolish to make a claim if the damage to the car is under $3,000 especially if you have a $1,000 deductible. It would probably be even better to put it on a credit card and pay it off than it would to…

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## [2018 Volkswagen Atlas thumping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-thumping/116802)

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**Author:** [@FRED19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FRED19)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-thumping/116802 "2019-05-09T20:30:31Z")

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Thumping sound from undercarriage at very low speed? Everyone hears it except for dealer…

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## [2000 Volkswagen Beetle - black stuff coming out of the vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-black-stuff-coming-out-of-the-vents/140045)

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**Author:** [@wendellhobbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wendellhobbs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-black-stuff-coming-out-of-the-vents/140045 "2019-05-09T19:59:24Z")

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all this black crap comes out the ac vents covering everything… looks like some kinda foam.

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## [2009 Nissan Murano - sounds like an exhaust leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-sounds-like-an-exhaust-leak/140040)

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**Author:** [@Dave09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave09)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-sounds-like-an-exhaust-leak/140040 "2019-05-09T18:39:48Z")

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Around front catalytic converters where wire mesh located sounds like exhaust leak. I got under car and felt air coming out ,Is this normal? Thanks

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## [2013 MINI Cooper Hardtop - Local guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mini-cooper-hardtop-local-guy/140000)

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**Author:** [@Nick\_Ballard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Ballard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mini-cooper-hardtop-local-guy/140000 "2019-05-09T15:56:59Z")

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I live in Woburn MA, and I can’t find a local shop that has experience working on MINIs – does anyone have good experience with a shop/mechanic in my area?

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## [2000 Mercury Grand Marquis - Wash board](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-grand-marquis-wash-board/140014)

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**Author:** [@jan54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jan54)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-grand-marquis-wash-board/140014 "2019-05-09T15:44:16Z")

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Wash board affect from 30 to 65 mph. what could be causing this?

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## [1993 Dodge Dakota - misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-dakota-misfire/140031)

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**Author:** [@StevenHolden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenHolden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-dakota-misfire/140031 "2019-05-09T15:15:26Z")

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miss fires, looses power, if i turn engine off and back on runs ok for few min. then problem starts again.

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## [2004 Chevrolet Suburban - front AC blower turns on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-suburban-front-ac-blower-turns-on-and-off/140028)

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**Author:** [@hatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hatt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-suburban-front-ac-blower-turns-on-and-off/140028 "2019-05-09T15:08:30Z")

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Front air conditioner blower will turn off, the come back on, over and over. Fuse ok. Ceiling blower ok and is cool so no compressor problem.

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## [Oil light on after start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-on-after-start-up/89323)

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**Author:** [@Shannon11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shannon11)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-on-after-start-up/89323 "2019-05-09T14:11:18Z")

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So, my oil light comes on after startup like usual then shuts off. Anywhere from 2-5 minutes of the vehicle running light comes back on and does not shut off unless I restart the vehicle. Have changed oil pressure swit…

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## [2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring - Windows and gas tank cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-touring-windows-and-gas-tank-cover/139898)

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**Author:** [@CrystalL.Butcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrystalL.Butcher)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-touring-windows-and-gas-tank-cover/139898 "2019-05-08T03:17:49Z")

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The power windows have been so terrible in this car. At first the panel at the driver’s seat stopped operating any of the other windows except the driver’s side. In the beginning, all passengers could still roll up and d…

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