Delayed engagement into Drive when cold (Washington DC)
After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behaves normally. Would you sta…
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Coolant is old by age but mileage is low
The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on tim…
CR-V coolant is old by age but mileage is low
In Boston, the vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace b…
My model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — 2018 Outlander
Noticed this on the Outlander: news says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges…
Mustang oil level drops between services with no puddle
I started measuring the oil level every few hundred miles and it is definitely falling between changes. There is no obvious puddle and I do not notice smoke. H…
Battery dies after the car sits for a weekend — 2022 GLE
Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasi…
ES temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving — 2021
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is m…
Windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter — 2022 Escalade
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…
Should I service 'lifetime' transmission fluid
Manual says the transmission fluid is lifetime under normal use, but the car is approaching 80k miles and I plan to keep it a long time. Curious what owners ar…
Driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — 1968 Mustang (Houston)
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…
2018 Honda Civic — brake fluid is old but still looks clean (New York)
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? Happening around…
Anyone else: no crank with full dash power, then it starts later — 2025
Noticed this on the car: twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clea…
ShiftFan594Community StarterNov 9, 20252025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridOrange County13 replies0 helpful
Integra small oil leak or just old residue — 2023
There is a damp area around the lower side of the engine but nothing reaches the ground overnight. I cleaned it once and it slowly came back. What's the best w…
Sanity check: new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is…
Anyone else: a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights?
Quick one about the Infiniti. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Do…
Anyone else: coolant is old by time but low mileage (Orange County)
In Orange County, car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to prioritize maintenance tha…
TorqueEnthusiast74Community StarterNov 22, 20252017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SVOrange County1 reply0 helpful
Infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update?
In California, after a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure own…
Humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM — 2017 Altima
There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bea…
M3 wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
Noticed this on the M3: wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point s…
Air long crank only after filling the fuel tank (Westchester)
The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior…