1968 Ford Mustang Fastback — coolant is old by time but low mileage
Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to prioritize maintenance that matters rather t…
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2023 Subaru Outback — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update — anyone dealt with this recently?
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 54,500 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a n…
FlatSixSeller408Community StarterJul 29, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessNorth Jersey6 replies0 helpful
2007 Toyota Camry — 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…
2023 Jeep Wrangler — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 60,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/mo…
LongMilesTuner967Community StarterJul 30, 20262023 Jeep Wrangler RubiconNorthern Virginia16 replies0 helpful
2024 Buick Envision — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — Westchester owner
2024 Buick Envision Avenir, about 38,500 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work…
Anyone else: Miata soft-top clicking over small bumps
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 118,000 miles. Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it does…
NorthEnthusiast44Community StarterJul 30, 20262024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubDMV / Maryland12 replies0 helpful
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…
OldSchoolPilot66Community StarterAug 1, 20262024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorDetroit2 replies0 helpful
A/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights
A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost immediately once the car is moving. Could this s…
CityRunner96Community StarterAug 1, 20262023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4Denver / Front Range0 replies0 helpful
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 112,500 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving.
UsedCarGarage59Community StarterJul 30, 20262019 Mazda Mazda3 PreferredNorth Jersey17 replies0 helpful
2017 Audi Q7 — long crank only after filling the fuel tank
The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior…
2016 Chevrolet Camaro — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS, about 139,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 80,000 miles. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately…
2023 Jeep Wrangler — extended warranty on a used luxury car
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 33,500 miles. I am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not…
2024 Subaru WRX — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 14,000 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. H…
2016 Ford Focus — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 93,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-u…
2024 Volkswagen Golf R — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — Denver second opinion
2024 Volkswagen Golf R, about 28,000 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manu…
2018 Volvo S90 — 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…
2019 Ram 2500 — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 61,000 miles. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still m…
2019 Volkswagen Atlas — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL, about 76,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car someti…
2022 Ford Maverick — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 23,000 miles. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire c…