# \#oldsmobile

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## [Help Me Find My 442 W30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-my-442-w30/198290)

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**Author:** [@findmyolds442\_192140](https://community.cartalk.com/u/findmyolds442_192140)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-my-442-w30/198290 "2024-12-20T20:39:35Z")

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Good afternoon, I while ago I sold my 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W30 out of Northeast Ohio, and am really hoping to try and buy it back from whomever has it now. I have been trying to track it down for some time, and the last …

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## [2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.2L transmission slip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-oldsmobile-alero-gl-2-2l-transmission-slip/197589)

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**Author:** [@Wonkradar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wonkradar)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-oldsmobile-alero-gl-2-2l-transmission-slip/197589 "2024-10-13T22:33:43Z")

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I just bought a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero with over 245k miles on it for super cheap, fully aware that it would have issues. It was owned previously by a driving school that did keep up with maintenance, it’s in really good …

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## [Another question about fixing up my 1968 442](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-about-fixing-up-my-1968-442/103719)

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**Author:** [@Cryoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cryoman)\
**Replies:** 68\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-about-fixing-up-my-1968-442/103719 "2024-05-02T11:56:32Z")

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I am now in the process of removing the cylinder heads for reconditioning as 2 of the frost plugs had small leaks. The Driver's side exhaust manifold has a crack near the front and an entire piece of about the front 1 to…

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## [2001 Oldsmobile Bravada - Bulb whack-a-mole game](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-bravada-bulb-whack-a-mole-game/191587)

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**Author:** [@tucoramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tucoramirez)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-bravada-bulb-whack-a-mole-game/191587 "2023-07-15T12:33:35Z")

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The right low beam bulb worked. The left side low beam did not work. The high beams worked. Both bulbs were replaced. Both the low beam and high beam worked. After driving about 30 minutes in the highway at night (70 mil…

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## [1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera - Won't stop - No sign of fluid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-wont-stop-no-sign-of-fluid-leak/191683)

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**Author:** [@triplea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/triplea)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-wont-stop-no-sign-of-fluid-leak/191683 "2023-07-14T20:13:10Z")

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brake barly stops but no visial of fluid leaking

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## [When Hydra-Matic was new](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-hydra-matic-was-new/189493)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-hydra-matic-was-new/189493 "2023-03-13T18:42:37Z")

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## [Oldsmobile cooling fan fuse keeps blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-cooling-fan-fuse-keeps-blowing/186870)

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**Author:** [@Traveler-3468](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Traveler-3468)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-cooling-fan-fuse-keeps-blowing/186870 "2022-10-14T14:43:12Z")

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Hi everyone, My 1996 Oldsmobile 98 is overheating after 5-10 minutes of idle time. I took it to a local guy I know, and while it was beyond him to fix, he was able to give me some info to pass on. I apparently have two…

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## [1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme - Do spinning tires equate to more miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-do-spinning-tires-equate-to-more-miles/186491)

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**Author:** [@Freakyfast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Freakyfast)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-do-spinning-tires-equate-to-more-miles/186491 "2022-09-23T23:06:58Z")

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Does it add miles to your odometer when you’re tires are spinning in the snow

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## [Starting and embarrassing stalling! Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-and-embarrassing-stalling-help/185655)

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**Author:** [@Kiana22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiana22)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-and-embarrassing-stalling-help/185655 "2022-08-22T23:38:39Z")

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I hit a red light and as soon as I stopped, not only was the traffic light red but now my dash board was red in front of me. My car has been stalling quite often on me and I have been having with to deal with it. I immed…

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## [Fuse blows when windshield wiper & turn signal are on at the same time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-blows-when-windshield-wiper-turn-signal-are-on-at-the-same-time/185398)

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**Author:** [@tjmaurer999\_181643](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjmaurer999_181643)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-blows-when-windshield-wiper-turn-signal-are-on-at-the-same-time/185398 "2022-07-25T11:01:01Z")

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We inherited a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutless Ciera that my kids use. My daughter ran into another car damaging the front bumper, headlights, turn signals, etc. A friend of mine was able to fix it up but now, when the windshiel…

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## [Starter Installation Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-installation-question/184401)

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**Author:** [@Sakari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sakari)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-installation-question/184401 "2022-06-01T00:17:57Z")

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Greetings, I’m installing a starter for an Oldsmobile Alero 2002 3.4L V6, and I’ve run into a curious situation where there are 3 wires but only 2 posts to connect them to. It looks pretty clear that the small wire goe…

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## [Timing lights... Old school, or new?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-lights-old-school-or-new/183138)

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**Author:** [@Indianadave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Indianadave)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-lights-old-school-or-new/183138 "2022-03-29T02:52:05Z")

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Poll on timing lights… Would you buy a vintage one, or a new one? I’ve got an old Craftsman, but it doesn’t have the advance dial on it. Debating finding a used one, or buying a new one. I have experienced the “They do…

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## [1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme battery keeps dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-battery-keeps-dying/181739)

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**Author:** [@loc59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loc59)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-battery-keeps-dying/181739 "2022-01-10T16:20:45Z")

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my battery keep going dead and nothing on

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## [2002 Oldsmobile Bravada](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada/179290)

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**Author:** [@tucoramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tucoramirez)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada/179290 "2021-09-14T14:54:40Z")

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What could be compatible with this? Have a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada with 125k miles. The AC fan sometimes goes out. We were not sure if it was the fan or the resistor going out, so I purchased (from Advance Auto Parts) H…

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## [Deleted, mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-mistake/177254)

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**Author:** [@automaniac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/automaniac)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-mistake/177254 "2021-06-08T05:38:58Z")

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Deleted, sorry, mistake

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## [1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sierra - Electrical Mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-oldsmobile-cutlass-sierra-electrical-mystery/177079)

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**Author:** [@Dadmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dadmobile)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-oldsmobile-cutlass-sierra-electrical-mystery/177079 "2021-05-27T15:36:14Z")

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I have been driving a well kept 95 Olds Cutlass Ciera for about 4 years now. All of a sudden one day the AC stopped working and the engine fan stopped running. I took it to my mechanic and when he plugged in to see the e…

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## [2002 Oldsmobile Bravada low idle and stall when AC is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada-low-idle-and-stall-when-ac-is-on/176641)

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**Author:** [@tucoramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tucoramirez)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada-low-idle-and-stall-when-ac-is-on/176641 "2021-05-08T05:37:30Z")

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Car has 106,500 miles V6 AWD, the day I purchase a new battery the RPM went to 400-600. We switched it back to the old battery and the same thing happen, car will turn off. I could not get a reading, it could not read an…

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## [1984 Oldsmobile Regency - Help - I need to play Frankie Goes To Hollywood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-oldsmobile-regency-help-i-need-to-play-frankie-goes-to-hollywood/176512)

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**Author:** [@allen27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allen27)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-oldsmobile-regency-help-i-need-to-play-frankie-goes-to-hollywood/176512 "2021-05-06T01:50:11Z")

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Lookn for an original cassette player for my oldsmobile regency 98

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## [More advice on my 1968 Olds 442](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-advice-on-my-1968-olds-442/174792)

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**Author:** [@Cryoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cryoman)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-advice-on-my-1968-olds-442/174792 "2021-02-07T05:36:11Z")

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It has been a while since I posted about my car. I have done a lot to it, including a full engine and transmission rebuild, some suspension work, new fuel lines, and lots of other small repairs. One thing I’d like to as…

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## [1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera - I need a sway bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-i-need-a-sway-bar/174297)

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**Author:** [@melissa46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melissa46)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-i-need-a-sway-bar/174297 "2021-01-18T22:06:13Z")

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my sway bar is broken and cant find a sway bar

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## [No power to speedometer, odometer, driver information center heat or ac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-speedometer-odometer-driver-information-center-heat-or-ac/157486)

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**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-speedometer-odometer-driver-information-center-heat-or-ac/157486 "2021-01-16T02:24:09Z")

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Hey all, I just changed out my battery on my Oldsmobile Aurora and hours later, I have no power to my speedometer, odometer, ac or heater (blower no power) and my driver information center. I can’t find a blown fuse and …

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## [2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue - lights stay on when car starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-intrigue-lights-stay-on-when-car-starts/174011)

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**Author:** [@Sniper134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sniper134)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-intrigue-lights-stay-on-when-car-starts/174011 "2021-01-09T23:47:12Z")

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All lights stay on when I start the car

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## [1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera - Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-hard-starting/173981)

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**Author:** [@ted02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ted02)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-hard-starting/173981 "2021-01-08T10:15:13Z")

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hard starting, wont start after starter installed. turns over and back fires, changed crankshaft sensor but doesnt start, now sounds like there’s no electrical connection.

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## [Alero wont cold start unless I use starting fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alero-wont-cold-start-unless-i-use-starting-fluid/123130)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Breiding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan_Breiding)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alero-wont-cold-start-unless-i-use-starting-fluid/123130 "2020-10-25T13:00:57Z")

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I have a 2002 Olds Alero 3.4, 140,000 miles. My issue is my car will crank and wont start. I initially thought it was a security issue so I had Milzy Motorsport remove the security out of my pcm and still no luck. Howeve…

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## [Old car external voltage regulator woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-external-voltage-regulator-woes/74506)

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**Author:** [@W30post](https://community.cartalk.com/u/W30post)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-external-voltage-regulator-woes/74506 "2020-09-17T20:47:11Z")

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On my 72 Cutlass over there \< I bought a Delco regulator about 4 years ago that required some tweaking to get a good charging voltage from. I got it set and haven't looked back. It is the 2 coil type. The only issue I h…

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## [2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette - Only high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-silhouette-only-high-speed/169689)

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**Author:** [@bobhardin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobhardin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-silhouette-only-high-speed/169689 "2020-09-07T19:36:07Z")

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i dont have lower speeds just hi speed

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## [1992 olds 88 pass key box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-olds-88-pass-key-box/81448)

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**Author:** [@oil\_can](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oil_can)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-olds-88-pass-key-box/81448 "2020-08-18T22:22:21Z")

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the circuit board on the pass key box is blown. no dealer has a pass key box with a key. I replaced it once with a junk yard part. it lasted about a month and went out again. Is there anyway to by-pass the pass key b…

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## [Vapor lock maybe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vapor-lock-maybe/168345)

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**Author:** [@Gingerella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gingerella)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vapor-lock-maybe/168345 "2020-08-06T15:13:25Z")

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While driving one day the car shut down and would not restart. So we replace the starter, didn’t help. So we change the fuel pump Which was a huge pain, since we just filled the tank. As soon as we installed the new wate…

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## [1992 Oldsmobile Toronado - Bulb options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-toronado-bulb-options/168071)

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**Author:** [@WinfieldMack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WinfieldMack)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-toronado-bulb-options/168071 "2020-07-30T18:11:42Z")

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twilight sentinel replace3ment

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## [Oldsmobile cuttlass-supreme. Troubles starting and shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-cuttlass-supreme-troubles-starting-and-shaking/167728)

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**Author:** [@Tannor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tannor)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-cuttlass-supreme-troubles-starting-and-shaking/167728 "2020-07-26T16:51:26Z")

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I’ll give u the run down real quick. So the past few days my car has been really shakey whenever I started it. It wasn’t Everytime but like every other time. Whenever ever it was like this it acted hesitant like I would …

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