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Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

Q. Looking for your opinion. I have a 2020 Infiniti QX60 and I am the original owner. In July I started hearing a slight hum and thought it was the...

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John Paul

Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

Q. I have a 2021 BMW X5. I’ve been changing my own brakes, as well as family members’ brakes, for 45 years. I would like to replace the brakes on...

25.10.2026 10

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Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

Q. I have a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible and found a blown fuel pump fuse and ASD (Auto Shutdown Relay) fuse. Could the ASD relay be the...

18.10.2026 20

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Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

Q. I read your column faithfully each week. Recently, you mentioned the battery jump packs you keep in your vehicles for emergencies. My battery...

11.10.2026 20

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Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

Q. I have a 2018 Subaru Outback with 172,000 miles. Lately, whenever I turn the steering wheel sharp while parking at low speeds, I hear a clicking...

04.10.2026 20

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Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

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Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

20.09.2026 100

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Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

Q. My 2016 Honda Accord has the four-cylinder engine and 112,000 miles on it. The car is throwing a P0420 code, catalyst efficiency below threshold....

13.09.2026 60

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Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

Q. I own a 2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R with 76,000 miles. For the past few months, I’ve occasionally experienced an unpredictable thump while stopped...

06.09.2026 20

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Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

Q. My daughter’s 2018 Dodge Durango parking brake doesn’t work. When the parking brake pedal is depressed, it goes down to the car floor with no...

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Questions and Answers with the ‘Car Doc’

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