2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T — 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…
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2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 — inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
QuietGuy73Community StarterAug 28, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51New Jersey12 replies0 helpful
Need advice: Silverado light-throttle shudder: engine or transmission?
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 8,200 miles. At steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumble…
TorqueGuyCommunity StarterAug 29, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Boston / New England15 replies0 helpful
Miata soft-top clicking over small bumps
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 1,200 miles. Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn'…
2023 Toyota 4Runner — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone?
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 20,500 miles. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan t…
2019 Porsche Macan — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
1999 Toyota 4Runner — long crank only after filling the fuel tank
1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5, about 211,500 miles. The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough…
2020 Kia Stinger — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 94,500 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still…
2024 Rivian R1S — car pulls right even though alignment is green
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat r…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 14,000 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What…
2024 Toyota Tacoma — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 29,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only…
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SE, about 107,500 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is the…
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus — 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…
2024 Lexus RX — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 26,500 miles. There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil l…
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec — need advice: Coolant is old by time but low mileage
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec, about 8,200 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…
2023 BMW M340i — blower works on some speeds but not others
Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be chec…
Need advice: Battery keeps dying after two or three days parked
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport, about 118,000 miles. Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator…
DailyLearnerCommunity StarterAug 29, 20262022 Cadillac Escalade SportUpstate New York1 reply0 helpful
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — pPI found $1,800 of upcoming work
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still lik…
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 39,500 miles. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes.…
2012 Honda Pilot — car pulls right even though alignment is green
2012 Honda Pilot EX-L, about 81,500 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Woul…