Windshield replaced and now there is wind noise
Windshield was replaced last week and now I hear a whistle around 55 mph that wasn't there before. Glass looks seated correctly. Is there a simple way to pinpo…
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Sanity check: service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone
The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it. What are owners doing in practice, and…
S5: brake fluid is old but still looks clean — second opinion before I spend money — 2023
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I'm in Long Islan…
2022 Ford Maverick — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements sho…
Accord going one inch smaller for winter wheels (Florida)
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements sho…
A/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights — 2023 C43
A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost immediately once the car is moving. Could this s…
Surface rust underneath — treat now or leave it (Austin)
I found surface rust starting on a few brackets and seams underneath. Nothing looks structurally bad yet. For a car that sees winter salt, what treatment actua…
2019 Ram 2500 — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — trying to narrow this down
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing t…
Accord: check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it? — buyer question from Baltimore
Quick one about the Accord. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be u…
Buzzing noise only at one engine RPM (Northern Virginia)
Noticed this on the Hyundai: there is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locatin…
RAV4: a/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights — 2022
A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost immediately once the car is moving. Could this s…
TrackShopper30Community StarterDec 15, 20252022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSENYC / Long Island2 replies0 helpful
2025 Toyota Camry — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
CR-V do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use — 2021
Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past…
CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute — 2022 GTI
Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are there settings/firmware things w…
PistonShopper69Community StarterDec 6, 20252022 Volkswagen GTI SEDenver / Front Range15 replies0 helpful
Sanity check: my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — 2019
Noticed this on the Mazda: news says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are…
ShiftCollector423Community StarterDec 15, 20252019 Mazda Mazda3 PreferredNorthern Virginia1 reply0 helpful
Camry metallic rattle for a few seconds after cold start (Miami)
In Miami, there is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settles. Warm restarts are quiet. Where wo…
Footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — 2008 Accord
Footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — 2008 Accord. On EVs I treat 12V and software alerts as real, not cosmetic.
Buzzing noise only at one engine RPM (Portland)
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without rand…
Rear end still feels floaty after new shocks (Pennsylvania)
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installati…
Model Y pPI found $1,800 of upcoming work (Austin)
Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car.