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04 3.5l Malibu coolant

Topped up my daughter's coolant 2 weeks ago and when I checked it the next day noticed a grainy looking foam in the coolant cap with foam in the recovery tank.

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Does anyone know what this noise is that is coming from my car (2010 Toyota corolla) every time I press gas ? I can’t describe it and I couldn’t record a longe

What is this part from under my Mercedes a class?

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What is this part from under my Mercedes a class?

Came from underneath the car, left side (UK model)

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2014 Buick Verano fuel gauge all over the place

Car is consistently parked on level ground. When I start it up and/or drive it, both the gauge and the digital fuel range are all over the place. Sometimes it

TCM or Transmission bad?

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TCM or Transmission bad?

My car recently begun experiencing some shifting issues. I first noticed it when driving at about freeway speeds. It felt like the car tried to upshift and coul

Help me identify a clunking in my rear please

Help me identify a clunking in my rear please

Help me identify a clunking in my rear please

Help me identify a clunking in my rear please

Help me identify a clunking in my rear please

Help me identify a clunking in my rear please

Help me identify a clunking in my rear please

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Help me identify a clunking in my rear please

Like the title says I have had a worsening clunking noise in the rear driver's side. I know my shock are shit but this clunking happens without bumps, and weird

What is this for?

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What is this for?

Hi, I remember downloading this on erwin site. But I can't remember what these are contents of? Is it for the ecu? Bcm? There are three columns and all have dif

What is going on

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What is going on

So I got hit in the driver side rim and it was making a banging noise mind you no lights were on at this time I took it in and he said my rotors and brakes were

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Do I need to get new windshield wipers with glass repair?

Rock from the highway cracked my 2024 Subaru forester windshield. Safelite keeps pushing new wipers for $70. I have my appointment to fix the crack tomorrow, do

Did my mechanic break the oil dipstick?

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Did my mechanic break the oil dipstick?

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Need reference for ECM update on '19 VW Jetta (diagnostic codes attached)

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Need reference for ECM update on '19 VW Jetta (diagnostic codes attached)

I have a check engine light on, but my import mechanic is unable to properly diagnose the codes and recommended a dealership do that. However, I see tons of pos

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Need advice for future work on trucks

So I'm in the market for a "new" truck and I've sort of narrowed it down to a 10th gen ford or slightly newer (preferably with the 4.6), a 1999-2006(?) Chevy 15

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What radiator brand would you recommend from RockAuto?

I have a 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L 4WD. These are my radiator options from RockAuto. Which one would you recommend for aftermarket? Denso is the OEM bran

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1991 Honda Accord please advise on how to fix this issue Car RPM Rising while idling

I recently Bought a 1991 Honda Accord got it pretty cheap and decided I wanted it to fix up and possibly make my daily driver in the future plus it seemed like

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So I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra 2wd and everything else about it is great. The only problem is the braking has severe wobble only above 40mph braking or going do

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Broken things after taking car to mechanic

2015 VW GTI Autobahn. I recently took my car into a mechanic to have a coolant problem fixed on it. After chasing the problem and replacing things on my car f

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Engine Oil Leak?

Engine Oil Leak?

Engine Oil Leak?

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Engine Oil Leak?

Took in a 2014 Honda CR-V with 75k miles (previous owner never really drove it) for a pre-purchase inspection (I have a 7-day money back guarantee) and all came

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2019 Cadillac CTS 3.6L AWD Condition Question

Hello, I am currently eyeing the subject line vehicle. It has 26000 miles. It has not yet posted the listed price so that is tbd. The condition of the car is

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Any tips for 92 Ranger V6 3.0 breaks and fuel filter.

My ranger has been sitting for a while, engine has no leaks, I’ve got 2 bottle of heet in the tank and it’s getting the steering pump replaced right now. Next

2014 Ford Fiesta Se with bad cat and a P0420 Code, need to pass smog

2014 Ford Fiesta Se with bad cat and a P0420 Code, need to pass smog

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2014 Ford Fiesta Se with bad cat and a P0420 Code, need to pass smog

Hi everyone, so im due for a smog check and I was wondering if its possible to pass smog even though I have the P0420. However, my check engine light IS off so

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Cranking slowly.

So I drive a 2015 dodge dart se 2.0L Yesterday was driving my car home stopped gas station went in for maybe 3 minutes wouldn’t start back up lights on dash ca

My 2006 Honda Civic EX keeps having issues — is it worth fixing or should I sell it?

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My 2006 Honda Civic EX keeps having issues — is it worth fixing or should I sell it?

Over the past year, my car’s had nonstop problems. First the battery died, then it started overheating when I was parked or in drive-thrus. One time the engine

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Fuel injector problem

My car is around 140K mile and i just told i need to replace fuel injector again, last time i replace it was two years ago, the shop run all the test but cant f

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Everything is going wrong help

My 2013 Dodge Journey’s front windshield didn’t get sealed fully before I bought it and so whenever it rains it leaks. Recently it leaked right onto my steering