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## [Motorcycle Lane-Splitting will be allowed in Colorado after August 7, 2024](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorcycle-lane-splitting-will-be-allowed-in-colorado-after-august-7-2024/194861)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorcycle-lane-splitting-will-be-allowed-in-colorado-after-august-7-2024/194861 "2024-05-15T21:51:42Z")

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Californicating Colorado:

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## [2018 Ford Edge - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-clunks/194912)

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**Author:** [@jj25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jj25)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-clunks/194912 "2024-05-15T18:08:35Z")

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When I accelerate and then let off the gas at low speeds there is a clunk…sounds like tranny? It doesn’t always happen.

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## [Android Auto / Apple Carplay not connecting well CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/android-auto-apple-carplay-not-connecting-well-cr-v/194910)

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**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/android-auto-apple-carplay-not-connecting-well-cr-v/194910 "2024-05-15T17:30:15Z")

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Hi there We have a 2018 CR-V EX-L. My wife has an iPhone 15 Pro Max, and it rarely connects successfully to the screen with Apple Car Play. I have an Samsung S20FE and it’s better but sometime drops out and doesn’t reco…

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## [Was this the inspiration for Tesla's Cybertruck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-this-the-inspiration-for-teslas-cybertruck/193968)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-this-the-inspiration-for-teslas-cybertruck/193968 "2024-05-15T11:55:39Z")

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The Citroen Karin was a 1980 concept vehicle that never got beyond the concept stage, but I think that the Tesla design team may have been “inspired” by this Gallic prototype. :thinking:

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## [Problem with the brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-the-brakes/194900)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-the-brakes/194900 "2024-05-15T08:39:40Z")

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2013 Mustang GT V8. I have a strange problem with the brakes on the front passenger side. I had my car on the lift a few weeks ago to diagnose a scraping noise I heard while turning left at slow speeds that was coming f…

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## [Question for the pros. BMW 650i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-the-pros-bmw-650i/194902)

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**Author:** [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-the-pros-bmw-650i/194902 "2024-05-15T01:33:07Z")

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I’m getting ready to do brakes on my 08 650i convertible. Is there anything special I need to do/know to bleed them and flush the brake fluid? Is this reasonable for an experienced DIY’r or better left to a shop?

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## [Rolls Royce Cop Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolls-royce-cop-car/194895)

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**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolls-royce-cop-car/194895 "2024-05-14T22:05:35Z")

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I’ve been on town budget committees. I don’t know how they could justify this.

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## [2008 Cadillac CTS - ABS module issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-abs-module-issues/194899)

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**Author:** [@HenryMGoodman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryMGoodman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-abs-module-issues/194899 "2024-05-14T20:46:04Z")

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My 2008 cts Cadillac Is Experiencing ABS Sensor Problems I Was Lucky Enough to Get The Exact Part For My Vehicle And The Expert Working On It Is Having Problems Programming THE ABC Module Any Takers to Resolv…

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## [2003 Honda Odyssey minivan brake pedal hurting my foot - can it be "tightened?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-minivan-brake-pedal-hurting-my-foot-can-it-be-tightened/144510)

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**Author:** [@Honda2076](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda2076)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-minivan-brake-pedal-hurting-my-foot-can-it-be-tightened/144510 "2024-05-14T18:02:10Z")

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My 2003 Honda Odyssey’s brake pedal requires a lot of pressure - a friend also tried it and said compared to sedans, he was really needing to press hard, too. The auto shop said there was no way to “tighten” the brakes, …

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## [Best spoiler orientation: Vertical vs horizontal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-spoiler-orientation-vertical-vs-horizontal/194881)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-spoiler-orientation-vertical-vs-horizontal/194881 "2024-05-14T13:53:14Z")

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Wondering if anyone has compared the benefits of a horizontal vs vertical oriented spoiler on a car? While the horizontal is by far the most common, my guess, the vertical orientation would deliver the best aerodynamic…

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## [2011 Subaru Forester - Shifter issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-shifter-issues/194897)

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**Author:** [@bobbeville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbeville)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-shifter-issues/194897 "2024-05-14T00:43:00Z")

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automatic shifts into all positions but will not go back into park with out the help of the override button.

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## [Oil Light Comes On When Car Starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-on-when-car-starts/194864)

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**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-on-when-car-starts/194864 "2024-05-13T22:15:56Z")

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Hi I have a simple situation with hopefully a simple answer… I have a 2002 BMW 330Ci. When I start the car the oil light comes on for 10 seconds or so then turns off. The manual says it means the oil is getting to be a l…

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## [2010 Mazda Mazda3 - Electrical glitch sets off alarm and more](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-electrical-glitch-sets-off-alarm-and-more/194894)

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**Author:** [@hessiebell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hessiebell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-electrical-glitch-sets-off-alarm-and-more/194894 "2024-05-13T21:09:58Z")

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2010 Mazda 3 Sport GX Auto Car alarm (lights, horn) goes off randomly, then stops (battery checked, all good). Also, door-ajar dash light and interior dome light will go on while driving - hitting door lock button with …

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## [Do you clean your car engine bay from time to time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-clean-your-car-engine-bay-from-time-to-time/194784)

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**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-clean-your-car-engine-bay-from-time-to-time/194784 "2024-05-13T19:12:15Z")

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Hello car experts and car fanatics. I’m curious to know if you clean your car engine bay from time to time. I do :sunglasses: I use car interior cleaner to spray on the plastic and rubber parts and simply wipe the…

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## [How to earn $610 per hour as a MA traffic consultant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-earn-610-per-hour-as-a-ma-traffic-consultant/194885)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-earn-610-per-hour-as-a-ma-traffic-consultant/194885 "2024-05-13T19:06:54Z")

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Seems there is plenty of money to go around if you know where to look.

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## [Chrysler's Australian models were... different](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chryslers-australian-models-were-different/194873)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chryslers-australian-models-were-different/194873 "2024-05-13T18:22:05Z")

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In addition to a body style that was not duplicated for US models, some of their Aussie models came with a 265 c.i. straight six whose power output ranged from 203 HP/262 lb. ft. torque to 302 HP/320 lb. ft. torque, whic…

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## [Faulty spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-spark-plugs/194886)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-spark-plugs/194886 "2024-05-13T15:29:41Z")

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Has anyone here ever actually purchased what turned out to be faulty counterfeit spark plugs? I’ve heard the claim this is happening, but never purchased any counterfeit plugs myself. Wondering how prevalent this pro…

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## [Recalled 2020 Ford Hybrid PHEW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recalled-2020-ford-hybrid-phew/194882)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recalled-2020-ford-hybrid-phew/194882 "2024-05-12T08:37:52Z")

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## [Fuel tank pressure sensor question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-question/194800)

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**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-question/194800 "2024-05-11T12:00:07Z")

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Some of you may recall I used a tank from a 91 that had no set up for to put the sensor. So I’ve been going without it. It runs great starts good. Basically no problem but a slight annoyance. It runs out of fuel at a h…

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## [Why do they sell this oddball?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-they-sell-this-oddball/194871)

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**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-they-sell-this-oddball/194871 "2024-05-11T03:08:12Z")

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Turns out it makes a lot of sense:

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## [Variable Speed Limit signs to be posted along I-70 in Colorado high country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/variable-speed-limit-signs-to-be-posted-along-i-70-in-colorado-high-country/194876)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/variable-speed-limit-signs-to-be-posted-along-i-70-in-colorado-high-country/194876 "2024-05-11T00:58:12Z")

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In Wednesday’snow a sedan did a 360º. Ain’t hit nothin’, so OK. Pickup did a 180º to the right shoulder. Driver waited until everyone passed, then did a U and joined the end of the line.

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## [2024 BMW X5 - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-bmw-x5-shakes/194820)

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**Author:** [@flsdpark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flsdpark)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-bmw-x5-shakes/194820 "2024-05-10T23:26:49Z")

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I have a 2024 BMW X5 50e. I live in Orange County, California, and last week I went on a golf trip to Las Vegas with my spouse. The next day, while returning to the hotel after playing golf, the Drivetrain Malfunction me…

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## [Conventional oil in 2001 Chevrolet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-oil-in-2001-chevrolet/194827)

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**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-oil-in-2001-chevrolet/194827 "2024-05-10T22:52:56Z")

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I went to go buy the same oil I’ve always used (conventional 5w30) from Walmart this morning. It was for my 2001 Cavalier that has been sitting in a garage for the last 3 years. All I saw was synthetic and synthetic blen…

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## [Injury from touching high voltage ignition?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injury-from-touching-high-voltage-ignition/194862)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injury-from-touching-high-voltage-ignition/194862 "2024-05-10T21:59:10Z")

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I was wondering if anyone here knows of someone who was seriously injured or worse from coming in contact w/ a vehicle’s ignition-system high voltage? I have never heard of a serious injury from that myself, and wonde…

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## [Costco inflates tires with N2 (Nitrogen). How do they concentrate nitrogen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-inflates-tires-with-n2-nitrogen-how-do-they-concentrate-nitrogen/194831)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-inflates-tires-with-n2-nitrogen-how-do-they-concentrate-nitrogen/194831 "2024-05-10T20:53:43Z")

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Anyone know! Thank you.

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## [Did the UTOG standards change? UTQG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-utog-standards-change-utqg/194842)

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**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-utog-standards-change-utqg/194842 "2024-05-10T20:09:59Z")

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I plan on getting new tires this fall for two of my vehicles so I am looking tires available now to see which ones fit my needs best. But I noticed something odd. Some of the new tires now have a traction rating of B w…

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## ["Away from goodness" in engineering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/away-from-goodness-in-engineering/194865)

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**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/away-from-goodness-in-engineering/194865 "2024-05-10T16:19:16Z")

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This is not a car question. It’s more of an “engineering culture” question. And I don’t mean in the “safe” and well-known arenas where things are well-known, tried and true, and within known bounds. I mean in “pushing …

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## [Anyone here know of a good source to purchase a working used motor for an older vehicle, which they have personally done business with?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-here-know-of-a-good-source-to-purchase-a-working-used-motor-for-an-older-vehicle-which-they-have-personally-done-business-with/194870)

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**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-here-know-of-a-good-source-to-purchase-a-working-used-motor-for-an-older-vehicle-which-they-have-personally-done-business-with/194870 "2024-05-10T13:17:35Z")

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I am in need of a working used motor for one of my vehicles. I was originally going to rebuild, but no longer think that is a good idea. I am looking for a supplier, which offers a working used motor at a reasonable pr…

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## [Fix or Sell 2011 CX-9 with blown engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2011-cx-9-with-blown-engine/190810)

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**Author:** [@DodgeDartOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DodgeDartOwner)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2011-cx-9-with-blown-engine/190810 "2024-05-10T04:55:55Z")

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Looking for advice here. I have a 2011 Mazda CX-9 with roughly 135K miles. The water pump failed unnoticed and the engine blew a head gasket contaminating the engine block with coolant. Long story, the thing kept star…

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## [2014 Ford Mustang - Howls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-mustang-howls/194814)

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**Author:** [@Mustang14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustang14)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-mustang-howls/194814 "2024-05-10T02:00:01Z")

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While driving, the car has a variable howling sound, on right side which may increase if turning a hard left. Could this be a bad wheel bearing?

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