Need advice: Should I service 'lifetime' transmission fluid?
2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 8,200 miles. Manual says the transmission fluid is lifetime under normal use, but the car is approaching 80k miles and I plan to k…
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2025 Hyundai Tucson — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
ShopEnthusiast444Community StarterMar 5, 20262025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedTexas0 replies0 helpful
2021 Toyota Highlander — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
2008 Honda Accord — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 168,500 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners.
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range — anyone else: Recall shows for my model but not my VIN
I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually because only a subset is affected, or can V…
2013 Toyota Prius — 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…
2017 Nissan Altima — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone?
The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it. What are owners doing in practice, and…
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, about 150,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on…
TireWrench724Community StarterJul 29, 20262017 Jeep Grand Cherokee LimitedLas Vegas17 replies0 helpful
2024 Polestar 2 — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, about 36,000 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since.
TrackCamper66Community StarterOct 30, 20252024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorNorthern Virginia0 replies0 helpful
2020 BMW M2 — 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…
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 21,500 miles. There is a low hum that rises with road sp…
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 37,500 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What dra…
2020 Toyota Tundra — 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…
1972 Chevrolet C10 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
1972 Chevrolet C10, about 254,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall.
2018 Toyota Camry — steering wheel vibration only at one highway speed
2018 Toyota Camry SE, about 100,500 miles. The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range. I…
1999 Toyota 4Runner — steering wheel shakes only under highway braking
1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5, about 217,500 miles. Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Woul…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — question: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 151,000 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather…
Anyone else: Driver-assistance camera needs calibration after windshield
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, about 78,000 miles. New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Wou…
2024 Volkswagen Golf R — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak
2024 Volkswagen Golf R, about 42,000 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolan…
Alignment still pulls after tires were rotated
2018 Ford Mustang GT, about 118,000 miles. Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cro…