Anyone else: No crank, lights work, then it suddenly starts
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 151,000 miles. Twice this month I turned the key/button and got lights but no crank. After trying again a few minutes later it…
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2024 Chevrolet Corvette — 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…
NoMarkupFan817Community StarterMar 9, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51Brooklyn0 replies0 helpful
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 — 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?
2023 Audi S5 — 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…
2013 Nissan 370Z — new tires are much louder than the old set
Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and alignment…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
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…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 182,500 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does cons…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 169,500 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there…
BoostCollectorCommunity StarterJun 28, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTCalifornia0 replies0 helpful
2024 Tesla Model Y — 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…
2019 Audi S4 — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally.
RustBeltDetailer989Community StarterMar 27, 20262019 Audi S4 Premium PlusNashville0 replies0 helpful
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost — anyone else: Battery keeps dying after two or three days parked
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 8,200 miles. Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alter…
TrailDetailerCommunity StarterAug 19, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostHouston4 replies0 helpful
2020 GMC Yukon — clunk when changing from reverse to drive — anyone dealt with this recently?
2020 GMC Yukon Denali, about 29,500 miles. There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruisi…
1968 Ford Mustang — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data…
2025 Porsche Macan — intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 12,500 miles. Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warn…
QuietWeekend186Community StarterJul 31, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful
2021 Nissan Rogue — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airf…
2022 Ford Maverick — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later — second opinion before I spend money
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 54,000 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. B…
2016 Audi A4 — when does GAP actually make sense?
2016 Audi A4 Premium, about 114,000 miles. I am financing most of the purchase and depreciation could be steep early on. How do you decide whether GAP is worth…
2022 Volvo XC90 — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 60,000 miles. There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, about 28,500 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot fin…
ShopHauler710Community StarterAug 20, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51California0 replies0 helpful
2024 Buick Envision — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
2024 Buick Envision Avenir, about 16,500 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. Wha…