CX-5 turbo oil level drops before service interval (Michigan)
I'm seeing the oil level fall enough between services that I now check it regularly. No obvious leak. For other turbo owners, what documentation/tests did you…
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Land Cruiser single clunk over small sharp bumps
Quick one about the Toyota. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it. How would you isola…
Square wheel setup on a car that came staggered
Noticed this on the car: i am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, what handling changes s…
Sanity check: coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak — 2022
The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pressure test the n…
Rogue car pulls right even though alignment is green
Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pu…
2 driver-assistance camera needs calibration after windshield
New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Would you still do the calibration immediately, and…
TorqueWeekend81Community StarterOct 8, 20252024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorNationwide6 replies0 helpful
Long crank only after filling the fuel tank (Los Angeles)
Looking for a sanity check. About 86,000 miles on it. The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and ru…
Brake fluid is old but still looks clean?
Brake fluid is old but still looks clean.
Anyone else: clunk when changing from reverse to drive — 2023
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, d…
TorqueWeekend455Community StarterOct 8, 20252023 Subaru Outback WildernessNorthern Virginia2 replies0 helpful
Metallic rattle for a few seconds after cold start
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 would you st…
TrackMechanicish862Community StarterOct 8, 20252022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportFlorida6 replies0 helpful
Silverado 1500 rough idle disappears just above idle speed
Idle has a slight shake once fully warm, but 100–200 RPM above idle it smooths out. No major loss of power. Would you look at mounts, vacuum leaks, ignition or…
DailyMiles859Community StarterOct 8, 20252021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2New Jersey3 replies0 helpful
Dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning — 2022 GX (Central Jersey)
Dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning — 2022 GX (Central Jersey). It's at 74,500 miles.
Envision windshield replacement created a highway whistle (NYC)
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak…
Accord: windshield replaced and now there is wind noise — 2022
Windshield was replaced last week and now I hear a whistle around 55 mph that wasn't there before. Glass looks seated correctly.
QuietBuilder89Community StarterOct 7, 20252022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportPennsylvania3 replies0 helpful
2024 Kia EV9 — 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…
2011 Mazda Mazda3 2.0: P0126 and weak heat on the highway
Note: The cabin gets warmer in traffic than during steady cruising. Detail: 2011 Mazda Mazda3 2.0, about 161,600 miles. The car is important for my commute, so…
Anyone else: intermittent metallic rattle after cold start — 2013
In New Jersey, for the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warnin…
Infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update — 2016 Camaro
Looking for a sanity check. It's at 139,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a no…
Anyone else: clunk when changing from reverse to drive (Phoenix)
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, d…
Pilot dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning (Texas)
Quick one about the car. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and tim…