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## [2016 Nissan Altima - Tire suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-tire-suggestion/139879)

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**Author:** [@MelanieHiggins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelanieHiggins)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-tire-suggestion/139879 "2019-05-07T23:31:08Z")

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I live in Florida and need new tires for my “new to me” 2016 Altima. Low mileage senior citizen driver.

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## [Pre-purchase inspections in Maine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-purchase-inspections-in-maine/139952)

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**Author:** [@RussellDuPree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RussellDuPree)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-purchase-inspections-in-maine/139952 "2019-05-07T23:00:23Z")

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In Maine, how can one get a used car inspected before buying?

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## [Buick encore side mirror assembly broken into two pieces - mirror part broken from the part attached to car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-encore-side-mirror-assembly-broken-into-two-pieces-mirror-part-broken-from-the-part-attached-to-car/133008)

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**Author:** [@Senthil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Senthil)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-encore-side-mirror-assembly-broken-into-two-pieces-mirror-part-broken-from-the-part-attached-to-car/133008 "2019-05-07T21:49:46Z")

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Buick encore side mirror assembly broken into two pieces - mirror part broken from the part attached to car, i backed up the car mirror hit trash can and broken. I have attached the picture, I have tapped the part and i…

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## [2015 Buick Verano wacky temp gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-wacky-temp-gauge/139944)

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**Author:** [@Carole02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carole02)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-wacky-temp-gauge/139944 "2019-05-07T21:29:27Z")

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Temperature gauge goes wacky. Thermostat was changed now starting to do it again. Seems to only do this when I start out with cold engine.

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## [2017 Buick Enclave a Smart Buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-enclave-a-smart-buy/139935)

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**Author:** [@MarleneMouton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarleneMouton)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-enclave-a-smart-buy/139935 "2019-05-07T20:58:22Z")

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I’d like to buy a Buick Enclave…can’t afford a new one. Would you recommend that I buy it?

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## [2017 Honda Accord - bugs stain white paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-bugs-stain-white-paint/139937)

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**Author:** [@JohnPhillips30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPhillips30)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-bugs-stain-white-paint/139937 "2019-05-07T20:44:35Z")

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Pearl white finish stains from bugs and yellow bee waste. I do not leave it on paint, I remove it as soon as I see it. I have to use rubbing compound to remove stains in paint.

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## [2012 Chrysler 200 P0765](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-p0765/139928)

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**Author:** [@PrissEscalante](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PrissEscalante)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-p0765/139928 "2019-05-07T20:43:30Z")

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code p0765… stays on limp mode, any recall yet on these transmission.

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## [2004 Honda Pilot hard time starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-pilot-hard-time-starting/139922)

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**Author:** [@RussellRobbins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RussellRobbins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-pilot-hard-time-starting/139922 "2019-05-07T20:33:41Z")

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Car is having a hard time starting it is intermittent maybe twice a month

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## [2016 Chevrolet Cruze rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-rough-idle/139940)

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**Author:** [@Craig11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-rough-idle/139940 "2019-05-07T20:24:50Z")

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It idles rough I have replaced the 02 sensor bank one, mass air flow sensor and the map sensor ??

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## [Dash shift indicator 2002 Dodge Dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-shift-indicator-2002-dodge-dakota/139938)

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**Author:** [@KregerVXC\_143438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregerVXC_143438)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-shift-indicator-2002-dodge-dakota/139938 "2019-05-07T20:17:57Z")

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My 2002 Dodge Dakota 5 speed 3.9 has a shift indicator in the tachometer that lights up when it is time to shift. However, the indicator pops up at around 1800 rpms. Does anyone else think this is too low to be shifting …

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## [2002 Ford Taurus automatic door locks disengage themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-automatic-door-locks-disengage-themselves/139924)

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**Author:** [@reller2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reller2001)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-automatic-door-locks-disengage-themselves/139924 "2019-05-07T19:07:07Z")

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The automatic door locks disengage themselves within 2 seconds. I switched them over to manual using a procedure found on the internet. It’s getting worse. Now the door locks can only be engaged with the key out and th…

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## [Seemingly random vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seemingly-random-vibration/89534)

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**Author:** [@zstar5000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zstar5000)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seemingly-random-vibration/89534 "2019-05-07T15:26:40Z")

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My 2005 Infiniti G35 has 144,000 miles, two new rear tires and two good front tires. Sometimes, and I cannot nail down or reproduce-on-demand this situation, my car will suddenly begin to vibrate as if I'm driving over …

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## [2012 Toyota RAV4 - Trans help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-trans-help/139910)

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**Author:** [@Maunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maunder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-trans-help/139910 "2019-05-07T14:51:21Z")

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I have 112000 mile on vehicle. The transmission reverse gear is failing when backing up incline or hill. I need a second opinion for cost on replacement rebuilt transmission. Who is the best transmission repair shop in …

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## [2014 Acura MDX issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-mdx-issues/135795)

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**Author:** [@Brian06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian06)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-mdx-issues/135795 "2019-05-07T14:23:07Z")

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Anty significant problems with a 2014 Acura MDX? Need to know problems?

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## [2013 Toyota Scion tire trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-scion-tire-trouble/138999)

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**Author:** [@brianradosavcev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brianradosavcev)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-scion-tire-trouble/138999 "2019-05-07T12:08:41Z")

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Hi, I own 2013 scion tc since it was new. I been having trouble with tires cupping and wearing out very fast. I did everything suggested, alignments, balancing, rotation still no luck. tried different brand of tires, Co…

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## [Should I rustproof my 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-rustproof-my-2011-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/139757)

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**Author:** [@SarahWegner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarahWegner)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-rustproof-my-2011-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/139757 "2019-05-07T11:32:57Z")

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I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado. Should I have rust proofing done? The truck came from AZ and I live in Maryland so it is now exposed to salted roads, etc. I keep hearing conflicting advice on rustproofing.

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## [2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 stumbles in cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-stumbles-in-cruise-control/139874)

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**Author:** [@HenryPatton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryPatton)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-stumbles-in-cruise-control/139874 "2019-05-07T11:21:50Z")

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2008 Silverado 5.3 Engine. While driving with Cruise Control on, it stumbles, skips or something going up a medium hill. It will downshift two times and the RMP jumps to nearly 4000 RMP. Gas mileage has drooped. But so…

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## [1998 blazer wheel problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-blazer-wheel-problem/139902)

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**Author:** [@tardrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardrex)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-blazer-wheel-problem/139902 "2019-05-07T09:33:17Z")

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1998 blazer 4wd the right front passenger wheel won\`t rotate backwards, when in reverse it stays locked and drags across the ground,it rotates forwards but makes clunking noises. i replaced the hub and the half shaft 2 …

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## [Drawbacks to removing the converter? (2017 Chevrolet Malibu)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drawbacks-to-removing-the-converter-2017-chevrolet-malibu/139752)

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**Author:** [@RonaldStrahan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldStrahan)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drawbacks-to-removing-the-converter-2017-chevrolet-malibu/139752 "2019-05-07T04:54:19Z")

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What are the draw backs of removing my converter

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## [Is there a recall for my Grand Cherokee transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-recall-for-my-grand-cherokee-transmission/139734)

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**Author:** [@KarenBen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenBen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-recall-for-my-grand-cherokee-transmission/139734 "2019-05-07T03:44:01Z")

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Is there a current recall for this transmission nightmare? My 2015 Grand Cherokee’s transmission went out at 37,000 miles and has been at a Chrysler dealership 1,100 miles away from my home for the past 11 days…the vehic…

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## [Jeep slow to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-slow-to-start/139899)

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**Author:** [@Carlos0598](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlos0598)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-slow-to-start/139899 "2019-05-07T03:41:13Z")

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Hi so my 2014 Jeep Compass is slow to start mostly when I start it in the morning. It sputters and then it sounds like the engine revs like 4 times before it fully starts. If I turn if off right after it starts right awa…

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## [Really could use some advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-could-use-some-advice/139848)

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**Author:** [@Jthacker27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jthacker27)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-could-use-some-advice/139848 "2019-05-07T03:30:57Z")

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Hey, I have a 2008 jeep grand Cherokee with 131,000 miles on it, I do oil changes, proper maintenance etc. When I first got it it was fine but about 3 months ago it started making a thumping noise coming from under the c…

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## [Sooooo... i got no clue help plz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sooooo-i-got-no-clue-help-plz/139793)

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**Author:** [@Levig93\_151610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Levig93_151610)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sooooo-i-got-no-clue-help-plz/139793 "2019-05-07T03:12:04Z")

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hey guys im in need of new brakes, i have no idea the make of these since there a upgrade kit. any knowledge on the make of them would be greatly appreciated, thank you.! edit:its the rear calipers for a 85 corrola gts w…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Trax smells hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-smells-hot/139830)

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**Author:** [@deborah43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deborah43)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-smells-hot/139830 "2019-05-06T22:48:55Z")

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My 2016 Chevy Trax smells hot. No lights have come on but it smells hot.

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## [Car blower, blows air inconsistently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-blower-blows-air-inconsistently/134374)

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**Author:** [@Steven\_Tatera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven_Tatera)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-blower-blows-air-inconsistently/134374 "2019-05-06T21:47:46Z")

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my blower has a mind of its own. when the vent is on it can take up to 20 mns. for air to come out. then if I change it to defrost the same thing. I think it possessed LOL. but in reality it is quite annoying. the air do…

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## [2005 Toyota Scion - Long term issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-scion-long-term-issues/139881)

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**Author:** [@bobbybailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbybailey)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-scion-long-term-issues/139881 "2019-05-06T21:04:13Z")

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what kind of problems can i expect after 190,000 miles and is it worth keeping. thanks

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## [Clock won’t retain the time - 2010 Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-won-t-retain-the-time-2010-nissan-murano/139890)

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**Author:** [@Ian13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ian13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-won-t-retain-the-time-2010-nissan-murano/139890 "2019-05-06T20:54:28Z")

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What is causing my clock to not retain the time that I set for it and also my cd player always defaults to track 2 on disc 2 all of the time. Could it be the computer needs to be updated?

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## [About burnt oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-burnt-oil/139584)

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**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-burnt-oil/139584 "2019-05-06T20:27:22Z")

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My car is old almost 200k miles 05 malibu 3.5l v6. It burn literally 3 quarts oil every 6.000 miles so 1 quard every 2000 miles which chevy says it is normal for my car. Is it safe to not add any oil and change it every …

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## ['06 Chevy Cobalt Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-chevy-cobalt-wont-start/139869)

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**Author:** [@meganhader\_151642](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meganhader_151642)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-chevy-cobalt-wont-start/139869 "2019-05-06T20:23:31Z")

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Last week my 2006 Chevy Cobalt stopped running. My husband’s truck battery had died and he decided to jumpstart it with my car. I pulled up next to his truck and turned my car off. It had been working just fine to tha…

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## [2015 Chevrolet Corvette - Common problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884)

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**Author:** [@Bowman06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bowman06)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884 "2019-05-06T20:03:05Z")

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I experienced the “fluttering” noise. GM dealer discovered the belt tensioner had sprung a leak and required replacement. Seems to be a common issue. Have any other owners seen this?

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