2021 Nissan Rogue — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter?
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
Repairs & ownership
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC — random misfire code but engine feels fine
Scanner showed a cylinder-specific misfire code after one rough start, but the car feels completely normal now. Plugs aren't that old. Would you swap coils to…
TrailTech93Community StarterAug 29, 20262022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATICCentral Florida23 replies0 helpful
2023 Rivian R1T — single-cylinder misfire comes and goes
A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. Would you swap coils, inspec…
BoxerShopper534Community StarterAug 29, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorPhiladelphia6 replies0 helpful
Anyone else: New pads squeal more than the old ones
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise…
Question: Should I service 'lifetime' transmission fluid?
2022 BMW X3 M40i, about 14,500 miles. Manual says the transmission fluid is lifetime under normal use, but the car is approaching 80k miles and I plan to keep…
2017 Nissan Altima — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 84,500 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware…
2020 BMW M2 — single clunk over small sharp bumps
2020 BMW M2 Competition, about 132,500 miles. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it. H…
2020 GMC Yukon — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone?
2020 GMC Yukon Denali, about 104,000 miles. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to kee…
2024 Audi Q5 — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
2021 Honda CR-V — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 92,000 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to se…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 92,000 miles. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still m…
Driver seat clicks when cornering
I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate…
GarageGarage53Community StarterAug 29, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SDallas–Fort Worth9 replies0 helpful
2022 Toyota RAV4 — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame…
NewCarRoadie849Community StarterFeb 4, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful
2021 Mazda CX-5 — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 74,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still…
2016 Chevrolet Camaro — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS, about 151,500 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently…
2023 Jeep Wrangler — short-trip driving and oil-change intervals — Queens owner question
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 27,000 miles. The car gets lots of cold starts, idling and short trips with few long highway runs. The factory interval feels…
2024 Polestar 2 — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone? — buyer question from Florida
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, about 36,500 miles. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older an…
EVHauler666Community StarterMar 2, 20262024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorFlorida0 replies0 helpful
2006 Mazda RX-8 — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try…
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec — coolant is old by time but low mileage
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec, about 1,200 miles. Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying t…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — need advice: Shudder at light throttle around 40 mph
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 37,000 miles. I get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Tr…