2021 Honda CR-V EX-L — anyone else: Coolant level slowly drops with no puddle
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 151,000 miles. Reservoir moves from full to low over a few weeks. No puddle, no obvious hose leak, and the oil looks normal. Is a p…
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — trying to narrow this down
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tigh…
2022 Volvo XC90 — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM — Miami owner
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…
2022 Volvo XC90 — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM — trying to narrow this down
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 29,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at…
2012 Honda Pilot — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trus…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 8,200 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once th…
2024 Polestar 2 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
MarketNomad750Community StarterDec 7, 20252024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorSan Antonio0 replies0 helpful
Will this modification complicate a warranty claim?
2022 BMW X3 M40i, about 8,200 miles. I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — first used-oil analysis: what matters?
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 148,000 miles. I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline.
SunBeltHaulerCommunity StarterJul 17, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTColumbus2 replies0 helpful
2024 Buick Envision — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
2024 Buick Envision Avenir, about 32,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good…
1970 Datsun 240Z — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
1970 Datsun 240Z, about 210,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall.
2023 Audi S5 Sportback — delayed engagement into Drive when cold
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 8,200 miles. On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's…
2022 Tesla Model 3 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 52,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only c…
2025 Hyundai Tucson — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited, about 26,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there…
TrackMechanicish862Community StarterJul 13, 20262025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedPhoenix0 replies0 helpful
2024 BMW i4 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean — Dallas owner question
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 37,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and…
2024 Jeep Gladiator — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include?
I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more than a quick stat…
DailyNomadCommunity StarterJan 25, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveNorthern Virginia0 replies0 helpful
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander — single clunk over small sharp bumps — Connecticut owner
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL, about 7,000 miles. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reprod…
ShopMiles248Community StarterSep 28, 20252024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SELConnecticut0 replies0 helpful
2022 Honda Accord — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, about 66,000 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass lo…
DealTraveler677Community StarterJul 14, 20262022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportWashington DC9 replies0 helpful
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2 — silverado light-throttle shudder: engine or transmission?
At steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumble strips. It disappears if I accelerate. What's the cleanes…
EuroNomad49Community StarterJul 15, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Boston / New England14 replies0 helpful