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## [Hard Starting Getting worse every day - Fuel Pump: Check Valve? Relay?- Advice Requested](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-getting-worse-every-day-fuel-pump-check-valve-relay-advice-requested/135479)

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**Author:** [@danod731\_148823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danod731_148823)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-getting-worse-every-day-fuel-pump-check-valve-relay-advice-requested/135479 "2019-03-02T03:51:17Z")

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2005 Toyota Sienna Car is hard to start after sitting overnight. Once started it runs fine - does not hesitate at all. The starting is getting gradually worse each day - today it took 20 cranks to start When I turn th…

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## [Mustang dies at higher rpm, and won’t even turn over for a few minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-dies-at-higher-rpm-and-won-t-even-turn-over-for-a-few-minutes/135550)

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**Author:** [@Tristin\_Knapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tristin_Knapp)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-dies-at-higher-rpm-and-won-t-even-turn-over-for-a-few-minutes/135550 "2019-03-02T03:24:41Z")

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Okay hello, I have a 2007 mustang gt that I recently purchased, it was the guys daily, and it made a 4 hour drive home (with responsible driving) with no issues. The guy never said anything about it having an issue. (Of …

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## [2 ESC symbols showed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-esc-symbols-showed-up/135594)

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**Author:** [@I\_don\_t\_know](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I_don_t_know)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-esc-symbols-showed-up/135594 "2019-03-02T03:17:09Z")

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Anyone knows what does this mean? It appeared yesterday and always there till now.

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## [1999 Chevrolet S-10 difficulty starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-s-10-difficulty-starting/135477)

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**Author:** [@JimAckerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimAckerson)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-s-10-difficulty-starting/135477 "2019-03-02T02:59:51Z")

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When it gets cold my truck doesn’t seem to get fuel to the carb. If I dump gas in the carb it fires but won’t keep running for a few times. Today I hooked up my battery charger to give it a boost and it started right awa…

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## [Toyota Avalon with 300k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-with-300k-miles/79753)

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**Author:** [@snoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snoble)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-with-300k-miles/79753 "2019-03-01T23:38:44Z")

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I have an acquaintance who wants to sell me their Toyota Avalon for only $400. It runs, has leather seats and only has one rust spot on the paint. But it has 300,000 miles on it. And the grill is damaged I assume from an…

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## [2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited intermittent knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-intermittent-knock/135607)

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**Author:** [@david38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david38)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-intermittent-knock/135607 "2019-03-01T22:46:38Z")

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engine makes knocking sound intermittently sometimes it continues to a point where a screaming occurs then it disappears has not affected idle or acceleration

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## [Can overfilling oil blow a head gasket? - 2013 Chevrolet Cruze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-overfilling-oil-blow-a-head-gasket-2013-chevrolet-cruze/135602)

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**Author:** [@SusanHume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanHume)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-overfilling-oil-blow-a-head-gasket-2013-chevrolet-cruze/135602 "2019-03-01T21:54:42Z")

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Would over filling the motor oil cause a head gasket to blow?

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## [1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Jerry Rigged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-s10-pickup-jerry-rigged/135578)

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**Author:** [@alaiespar\_148888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alaiespar_148888)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-s10-pickup-jerry-rigged/135578 "2019-03-01T21:10:58Z")

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Hi! I just purchased a 98 Chevy S10 Pickup from a private seller and I started smelling gas. I just discovered that the seller jerry rigged it…can anyone tell me what part I need replaced? I took it to a mechanic but he …

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## [2001 Ford Taurus acceleration problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-acceleration-problems/135549)

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**Author:** [@tarrickelkins13\_148865](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tarrickelkins13_148865)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-acceleration-problems/135549 "2019-03-01T18:54:07Z")

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When you drive normally averything is fine, but if you want to accelerate fast, it begins to “stutter”. In the span of a second, the car will feel like its hitting the gas and then the brake 3 or 4 times. It won’t go any…

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## [2008 Hyundai Elantra squeals on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-squeals-on-startup/135583)

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**Author:** [@WendyHensley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WendyHensley)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-squeals-on-startup/135583 "2019-03-01T16:01:30Z")

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Car makes a loud squeal when first started in the morning. Has anyone had this issue and how did you fix it?

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## [Where to order quality 4L60E parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-order-quality-4l60e-parts/135573)

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**Author:** [@mjkeest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjkeest)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-order-quality-4l60e-parts/135573 "2019-03-01T16:00:41Z")

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Any suggestions on where to order rebuild kit for 4L60E transmission? Thanks.

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## [Should I buy 2016 Ford C-Max Energi off lease?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-2016-ford-c-max-energi-off-lease/135575)

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**Author:** [@TimHoran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimHoran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-2016-ford-c-max-energi-off-lease/135575 "2019-03-01T15:21:17Z")

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Currently leasing the CMAX energy and was thinking about buying it comes off lease in Aug. The price will be $13,000. Biggest concern is there any issues with having big expense with battery lasting or anything else re…

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## [2018 Mazda CX-5 - RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-rpms/135552)

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**Author:** [@PegMcCann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PegMcCann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-rpms/135552 "2019-03-01T14:40:43Z")

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Why do cars still have RPM gauges, i.e., tachometers? Who uses that info these days? In the olden days when I learned to shift, it was slightly useful if the radio was too loud to hear the engine.

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## [2016 Lincoln MKC - Stutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkc-stutters/135559)

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**Author:** [@Claude24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claude24)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkc-stutters/135559 "2019-03-01T13:02:54Z")

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I purchase a 2016 MKC AWD with 44k miles. the car had a roaring sound coming for the back of the vehicle. The MKC then started to “stutter”, not responding and the gas pedal going dead. not even trying to change the gear…

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## [2013 Chevrolet Sonic - Radio froze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-sonic-radio-froze/135565)

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**Author:** [@YannRioux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YannRioux)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-sonic-radio-froze/135565 "2019-03-01T12:44:35Z")

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Firts time see radio froze shut down and come back is normal or not don’t do that all the time need fix or not

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## [2013 Chevrolet Impala - Limits on stop start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-limits-on-stop-start/135567)

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**Author:** [@jeff42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-limits-on-stop-start/135567 "2019-03-01T12:41:35Z")

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is there a certain temp my 2013 imp auto start will not work

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## [Replacement Fog Light Bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-fog-light-bulbs/135537)

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**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-fog-light-bulbs/135537 "2019-03-01T12:28:56Z")

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Any recommendations for Xenon bulbs that fit like OEM,provide good visibility/life expectancy and are not too expensive?

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## [When is a plug blown out? (1999 Ford F250)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-a-plug-blown-out-1999-ford-f250/135515)

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**Author:** [@Mark04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark04)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-a-plug-blown-out-1999-ford-f250/135515 "2019-03-01T10:30:15Z")

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Ok I have a ? How do you know when or if a plug is (blown out)

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## [01-05 Civic Headgasket replacement and Timing Procedure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-05-civic-headgasket-replacement-and-timing-procedure/135493)

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**Author:** [@Nic87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nic87)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 10:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-05-civic-headgasket-replacement-and-timing-procedure/135493 "2019-03-01T10:04:06Z")

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So I’m planning on replacing the Headgasket on my 04 Civic. That would be the first time i’m doing that myself since I’m only 19 years old (someone will help me of course). The only thing i am afraid of is the timing pro…

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## [1986 Chevrolet Camaro - Won't restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-camaro-wont-restart/135543)

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**Author:** [@CamillaHartman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CamillaHartman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 9:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-camaro-wont-restart/135543 "2019-03-01T09:50:25Z")

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My beloved 1986 Camaro, which I bought brand new has a problem which no one seems able to solve. The car starts fine when it is cold. But if running errands and restarting off and on, it does not want to restart. The…

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## [2011 Dodge Caliber - Starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caliber-starter/135557)

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**Author:** [@mvlc1\_148873](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mvlc1_148873)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caliber-starter/135557 "2019-03-01T05:26:51Z")

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I have 2 issues with my '11 Caliber “HEAT” Recently I been having “starter” issues. Intermittently, I will turn the key to start, I hear a click or two, let go of the key, and the starter starts my car. Brand new batte…

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## [Driving 2006 Civic Hybrid with a dead IMA / hybrid battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-2006-civic-hybrid-with-a-dead-ima-hybrid-battery/135527)

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**Author:** [@samantha.sylvi1\_148854](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samantha.sylvi1_148854)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-2006-civic-hybrid-with-a-dead-ima-hybrid-battery/135527 "2019-03-01T04:36:02Z")

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My 2006 Civic Hybrid IMA light and check engine ligh came on. Per Autozone/Advanced Autopart code reader, IMA battery is deteriorating. I am the original owner; it has only 98K mileages. How long can I drive this car wi…

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## [My car window rolled down by itself and wont go back up...help! 06 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-window-rolled-down-by-itself-and-wont-go-back-up-help-06-civic/135547)

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**Author:** [@John\_Irving](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Irving)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-window-rolled-down-by-itself-and-wont-go-back-up-help-06-civic/135547 "2019-03-01T04:12:14Z")

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So my car window decided to roll down by itself and now it won’t go back up does anybody have a fix for that?

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## [Crunchy sensation under floor board](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crunchy-sensation-under-floor-board/135487)

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**Author:** [@lottawisdom40\_148821](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lottawisdom40_148821)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crunchy-sensation-under-floor-board/135487 "2019-03-01T02:25:58Z")

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I recently purchased a 2019 Lincoln MKZ that has less than 800 miles on it. When turning the steering wheel, I get a crunchy sound/sensation under my left foot (area designed for you to rest your left foot). I’ve heard…

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## [Loss of voltage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-voltage/135536)

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**Author:** [@Cristram19\_148770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cristram19_148770)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-voltage/135536 "2019-03-01T00:36:53Z")

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Loss of voltage due to resistance in wires,connectors, and loads are called?

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## [2003 Chevrolet Venture - Auto locks - where do I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-venture-auto-locks-where-do-i-start/135525)

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**Author:** [@Bob33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob33)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-venture-auto-locks-where-do-i-start/135525 "2019-02-28T23:15:13Z")

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auto door locks don’t work

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## [2001 Ford Ranger 4wd won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-4wd-won-t-work/135535)

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**Author:** [@jimverretta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimverretta)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-4wd-won-t-work/135535 "2019-02-28T23:10:04Z")

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4 wheel drive does not work

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## [1999 Ford F-150 overheating issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-overheating-issue/135533)

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**Author:** [@Noah05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noah05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-overheating-issue/135533 "2019-02-28T22:35:59Z")

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I have a 1999 F 150 that is having an overheating issue. the thermostat has been replaced and it has passed a compression test. It will run for about 15-20 minutes and then start to overheat again. If you leave it for ab…

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## [Hot off the presses: luxury cars less dependable!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-off-the-presses-luxury-cars-less-dependable/135109)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-off-the-presses-luxury-cars-less-dependable/135109 "2019-02-28T22:12:51Z")

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## [Car starts but immediately dies when the weather is cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-immediately-dies-when-the-weather-is-cold/88383)

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**Author:** [@kellis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kellis)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-immediately-dies-when-the-weather-is-cold/88383 "2019-02-28T21:08:31Z")

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I have a 1991 Chevy Cavalier. It usually runs fine, but recently the weather has been colder and it is having issues when I start it in the morning. Granted, I live in Florida so "cold" is only in the 40s. The car will s…

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