2013 Infiniti G37 xS — clunk over small sharp bumps but not big ones
There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. End links look intact. Any good way to isol…
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1987 Porsche 911 — 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?
RustBeltTraveler721Community StarterAug 9, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Los Angeles5 replies0 helpful
Oil level dropping between changes — how much is too much?
2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve, about 118,000 miles. I've started checking the dipstick every 500 miles and the level is definitely moving down between oil cha…
EVRoadieCommunity StarterAug 9, 20262023 Lincoln Navigator ReserveBoston / New England6 replies0 helpful
2017 Nissan Altima — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 91,000 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good…
2025 Toyota Camry — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 30,500 miles. The light was on for two days and then dis…
2023 Rivian R1T — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning — anyone dealt with this recently?
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
2021 Hyundai Palisade — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited, about 34,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time…
2022 Volvo XC90 — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 55,000 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What d…
1993 Mazda RX-7 — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
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…
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SE, about 102,500 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does…
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — second opinion before I spend money
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 58,000 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manuf…
2019 Volkswagen Atlas — 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…
2022 Tesla Model 3 — steering wheel vibration only at one highway speed
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 57,500 miles. The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed…
TowWeekend964Community StarterAug 8, 20262022 Tesla Model 3 Long RangeNorthern Virginia5 replies0 helpful
2018 Volvo S90 — light-throttle shudder around 35–45 mph
There is a rumble-strip-like shudder at steady light throttle in a narrow speed range. Harder acceleration or lifting off makes it disappear.
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, wh…
ColdStartEnthusiast797Community StarterAug 8, 20262004 Toyota Land CruiserCalifornia8 replies0 helpful
Need advice: Small oil leak or just old residue?
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…
ApexBuyer74Community StarterAug 8, 20262022 Volvo XC90 RechargeBoston / New England12 replies0 helpful
2021 Tesla Model S — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection — trying to narrow this down
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, about 142,000 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal.…
WeekendNomadCommunity StarterAug 7, 20262017 Jeep Grand Cherokee LimitedOrange County23 replies0 helpful
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — light-throttle shudder around 35–45 mph
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, about 52,500 miles. There is a rumble-strip-like shudder at steady light throttle in a narrow speed range. Harder acceleratio…
2022 BMW X3 — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
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…