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## [2002 Toyota Camry - new strut bounce](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-new-strut-bounce/135445)

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**Author:** [@presley802\_148798](https://community.cartalk.com/u/presley802_148798)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-new-strut-bounce/135445 "2019-03-03T20:51:04Z")

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I recently got new struts on the back of my car. When I drove it away, I felt my car bouncing When I called the auto shop they told me that was normal, that in a few days, the new struts would settle and the bouncing wo…

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## [2018 Toyota Highlander - Stop Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-stop-start/135639)

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**Author:** [@johnchambers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnchambers)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-stop-start/135639 "2019-03-03T20:48:47Z")

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Is it bad for the engine to turn off every time I stop for any reason then restart itself when I press on the gas?

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## [2015 Buick Enclave fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-enclave-fuel-gauge/135682)

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**Author:** [@Don34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don34)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-enclave-fuel-gauge/135682 "2019-03-03T20:25:11Z")

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The last time i filled up my gas tank, the fuel gauge did not change. it remains at about a quarter full.

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## [1995 Honda del Sol SRS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-del-sol-srs-light/135687)

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**Author:** [@MikeSheaffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeSheaffer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-del-sol-srs-light/135687 "2019-03-03T20:21:40Z")

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The SRS light on my 1995 Honda stays on. In the past I have been able to reset it by following instructions on the web. This last time I was not successful, but maybe I was just in too much of a hurry. My mechanic recomm…

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## [Smell antifreeze in car when the heat or defrost is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-antifreeze-in-car-when-the-heat-or-defrost-is-on/135668)

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**Author:** [@Jamar\_Que](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamar_Que)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-antifreeze-in-car-when-the-heat-or-defrost-is-on/135668 "2019-03-03T19:18:32Z")

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I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 and when the heat or defrost is on I can smell antifreeze inside the car. Why is that?

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## [Gas soaked me - was it the car or the pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-soaked-me-was-it-the-car-or-the-pump/135655)

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**Author:** [@DarinSayers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarinSayers)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-soaked-me-was-it-the-car-or-the-pump/135655 "2019-03-03T19:07:40Z")

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Filled up a 2005 dodge Durango - that we just bought that same day - when tank got full gas kept flowing soaking me - the dealer said it was a problem with the stations pump - nothing mechanical - not sure if that is tru…

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## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - storage precautions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-storage-precautions/135663)

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**Author:** [@CarlTanaka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlTanaka)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-storage-precautions/135663 "2019-03-03T18:54:17Z")

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Now that we are retired and can take longer vacations, what precautions should be taken if the car sits idle for two weeks or longer in the garage?

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## [95 Honda Civic dying while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-civic-dying-while-driving/135612)

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**Author:** [@Baliely\_Madison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Baliely_Madison)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-civic-dying-while-driving/135612 "2019-03-03T18:33:14Z")

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My Civic just started dying while driving. When I put it into park to try and restart the gear shift locks. After about 20 mins it starts right up like nothing. I don’t lose power, the battery is less than year old. The …

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## [Why won’t my son’s BMW sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-won-t-my-son-s-bmw-sell/135303)

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**Author:** [@EvaRunco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvaRunco)\
**Replies:** 60\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-won-t-my-son-s-bmw-sell/135303 "2019-03-03T17:36:03Z")

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My son has his 2009 BMW 650i up for sale. It looks like new, is in well maintained condition, has always been garaged, and is fairly priced. He is getting very little interest. I say it’s because the car has a manual …

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## [Honda Civic 2019 - Sport vs Touring for purpose of 450 watt audio or upgrading audio on sport?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2019-sport-vs-touring-for-purpose-of-450-watt-audio-or-upgrading-audio-on-sport/134715)

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**Author:** [@Sean\_Connell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean_Connell)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2019-sport-vs-touring-for-purpose-of-450-watt-audio-or-upgrading-audio-on-sport/134715 "2019-03-03T16:23:49Z")

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Hey everyone, I am new here and a little messed up, I won’t say why I am messed up because I don’t want to get banned this early into the website :))). But anyways, I had a question about the right method to take in buy…

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## [CID (Cubic Inch displacement)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cid-cubic-inch-displacement/135538)

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**Author:** [@Cristram19\_148770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cristram19_148770)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cid-cubic-inch-displacement/135538 "2019-03-03T14:49:13Z")

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What is the CID of an 8 cylinder engine with a 4inch bore and 4 INCH stroke?

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## [Smelling antifreeze when I run heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-antifreeze-when-i-run-heat/59686)

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**Author:** [@friarpuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/friarpuck)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-antifreeze-when-i-run-heat/59686 "2019-03-03T12:52:48Z")

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I smell antifreeze when I run my heat and/or defroster....but BOTH still WORK fine! There is no leaking of coolant into the cab of the car or through defroster vents. It's a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo with 155K miles on it

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## [2011 Ford Expedition- 3rd cylinder no compression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-expedition-3rd-cylinder-no-compression/135605)

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**Author:** [@Sherri\_Ade-Roytan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherri_Ade-Roytan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-expedition-3rd-cylinder-no-compression/135605 "2019-03-03T05:46:55Z")

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2011 Ford Expedition 136,000 miles, 3 rd cylinder no compression. Saying I need a new engine. Does this sound correct?

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## [Theft System light came on, then ALL my warning lights came on and meters dropped to zero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theft-system-light-came-on-then-all-my-warning-lights-came-on-and-meters-dropped-to-zero/135669)

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**Author:** [@Magica28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magica28)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theft-system-light-came-on-then-all-my-warning-lights-came-on-and-meters-dropped-to-zero/135669 "2019-03-03T04:43:20Z")

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I drive a 2005 Chevy Classic with 160k miles. I had just gotten out of the car wash when I noticed my Theft System light was on (solid, not blinking) which I fear is going to be an issue soon. Soon after I noticed that l…

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## [1990 Cadillac Deville - Possible Seized Pulley Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cadillac-deville-possible-seized-pulley-questions/135629)

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**Author:** [@Kelly\_Marchewa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_Marchewa)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cadillac-deville-possible-seized-pulley-questions/135629 "2019-03-03T01:54:05Z")

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First, to provide a little background. My sister went to start her 1990 Cadillac Deville one morning. The vehicle was emitting a very obnixous squealing sound and a very strong burning odor. I took the belt off to look a…

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## [Jeep Grand Cherokee sitting in garage for a few years. Maintenance or checklist?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-grand-cherokee-sitting-in-garage-for-a-few-years-maintenance-or-checklist/135653)

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**Author:** [@joelranckcartalk\_148930](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joelranckcartalk_148930)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-grand-cherokee-sitting-in-garage-for-a-few-years-maintenance-or-checklist/135653 "2019-03-03T01:12:13Z")

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My Jeep Grand Cherokee has been sitting in the garage for the last four years. The garage is stays fairly warm and the car has been on a battery tender and started every so often. Fuel tank has been mostly empty and I’v…

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## [2000 Lexus ES 300 automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es-300-automatic-transmission/134842)

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**Author:** [@B\_Ross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B_Ross)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es-300-automatic-transmission/134842 "2019-03-03T00:28:33Z")

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As a long-time (70+ yrs) shift stick driver, I found it disconcerting when driving an automatic shift and coming to a lengthy red light and feeling the car wanting to go forward. I reasoned that I would not only save ga…

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## [2004 Lincoln Town Car fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-fuel-pump/135634)

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**Author:** [@DavidBrowne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidBrowne)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-fuel-pump/135634 "2019-03-02T23:46:54Z")

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I have two Lincoln Town Cars (03 and 04) both with 80,000 miles. The fuel pump quit on the 03 just after filling the tank. Fortunately it was in my garage 3 miles from my mechanic. Almost everything I read on the interne…

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## [Headlight alert light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-alert-light/135544)

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**Author:** [@Marcia\_Loving](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marcia_Loving)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-alert-light/135544 "2019-03-02T23:02:05Z")

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VW Jetta My driver’s side headlight socket needed to be replaced so I did so and changed both bulbs. However my headlight light on my dash is still on. Both lights are working however the passenger side socket looks a l…

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## [Ol pressure switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ol-pressure-switch/135628)

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**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ol-pressure-switch/135628 "2019-03-02T21:53:52Z")

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2005 Town and Country 3.8 FWD. 5 VOLT SUPPLY - PCM OUTPUT The PCM supplies 5 volts to the following sensors: A/C pressure transducer Ambient Temperature sensor Battery temperature Camshaft Position Sensor (NGC) Cra…

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## [Fuel injector service for 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-service-for-2017-jeep-grand-cherokee/135636)

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**Author:** [@garland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garland)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-service-for-2017-jeep-grand-cherokee/135636 "2019-03-02T21:41:03Z")

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I got my car serviced at 30000 miles the dealer said I should get a fuel injector service at a cost of $160 is that nesasiry or will a can of good quality injector do the same thing? I asked if it would save me $160 IN F…

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## [Tires: Are there any that make the interior quiet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-are-there-any-that-make-the-interior-quiet/130100)

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**Author:** [@MaryGeorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryGeorge)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-are-there-any-that-make-the-interior-quiet/130100 "2019-03-02T21:15:30Z")

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I’d really like it to be quieter inside my Prius, and have seen some tires that as being advertise “quieter “. Do they really make a difference? I don’t drive a lot, but my current tires definitely need to be replaced …

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## [Dumb question - Why AT transmission coolers use coolant instead of it's own ATF?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-question-why-at-transmission-coolers-use-coolant-instead-of-its-own-atf/135511)

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**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-question-why-at-transmission-coolers-use-coolant-instead-of-its-own-atf/135511 "2019-03-02T18:45:44Z")

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Just was curious about the engineering and reasoning behind this. Oil coolers use it’s own fluid (oil) Power steering uses it’s own fluid But it seems usually AT uses coolant. Why so?

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## [Stuck Fuel Injectors Both Cars at the same time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-fuel-injectors-both-cars-at-the-same-time/135610)

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**Author:** [@d.shapiro\_148907](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d.shapiro_148907)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-fuel-injectors-both-cars-at-the-same-time/135610 "2019-03-02T17:51:45Z")

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2003 Saab 9-3 (65k miles) has flashing CEL and Code says cylinder 3 misfire. Car is running very rough and smells like gas. Curiously my 2010 Ford Flex (116k miles) had the identical thing happen to it days earlier bu…

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## [Door locks and windows won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-and-windows-won-t-work/135621)

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**Author:** [@Rainier\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rainier_1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-and-windows-won-t-work/135621 "2019-03-02T07:12:28Z")

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2007 VW City Golf Windows completely unresponsive and can’t lock doors with any means, nothing happens using fob, if I use the key or the toggle switch the locks go down and pop right back up

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## [Does a 2013 Hyundai Sonata need fuel injection cleaning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-2013-hyundai-sonata-need-fuel-injection-cleaning/135600)

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**Author:** [@FeleciaSpinks-Jackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FeleciaSpinks-Jackson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-2013-hyundai-sonata-need-fuel-injection-cleaning/135600 "2019-03-02T06:21:53Z")

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does a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited with 96K miles need a fuel injection cleaning?

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## [Teaching Car Talk to new docs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teaching-car-talk-to-new-docs/135622)

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**Author:** [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teaching-car-talk-to-new-docs/135622 "2019-03-02T05:54:11Z")

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Found this on one of the car blogs tonight https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/02/27/697788394/does-your-knee-make-more-of-a-click-or-a-clack-teaching-car-talk-to-new-docs

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## [Little bit of blue smoke when giving gas after idling for a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-bit-of-blue-smoke-when-giving-gas-after-idling-for-a-while/135595)

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**Author:** [@JG46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JG46)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-bit-of-blue-smoke-when-giving-gas-after-idling-for-a-while/135595 "2019-03-02T04:50:29Z")

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11000km in and my E46 316i has been fun and also a bit of pain but now the engine just feels different to me. When I open the hood and it’s idling it just doesn’t sound like it used to and I think it vibrates some more …

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## [Car sitting for 2 months won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sitting-for-2-months-wont-start/135597)

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**Author:** [@Abby\_Rios](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abby_Rios)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sitting-for-2-months-wont-start/135597 "2019-03-02T04:30:18Z")

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I have a 2004 Ford Escape and it’s been sitting for 2 months. I changed the oil, changed out the battery and when I try to turn it on I got a wrring noise for a bit and heavy exhaust. I’m trying to figure out what to d…

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## [Thinking about buying a non-working automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-non-working-automatic-transmission/134792)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-non-working-automatic-transmission/134792 "2019-03-02T04:14:07Z")

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to take apart and see how it works. I’d just junk it afterward, not intending to use it. What do you think I’d have to pay for one? A simple version, like a Ford C4, something like that.

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