Civic fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake/vacuum leak the first place t…
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Random misfire code but engine feels fine — 2024 MX-5 Miata (Salt Lake City)
Quick one about the MX-5 Miata. Scanner showed a cylinder-specific misfire code after one rough start, but the car feels completely normal now. Plugs aren't th…
OldSchoolCommuterCommunity StarterJun 6, 20262024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubSalt Lake City2 replies0 helpful
F-150 brake fluid is old but still looks clean (Tampa)
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? About 24,000 mile…
WeekendDriver470Community StarterJun 5, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostTampa2 replies0 helpful
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — anyone dealt with this recently
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing t…
Driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — 1998 LS
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…
Ioniq 5 my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not (Columbus)
Looking for a sanity check. It's at 26,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only ce…
Sanity check: weird vibration only between 62–70 mph
Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph. Above that it actually gets a littl…
C43: coolant is old by age but mileage is low (Nashville)
Looking for a sanity check. It's at 27,000 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintena…
Golf TDI filter replacement before pressure-sensor checks — P2002
The diesel estimate names a DPF without supporting pressure or soot-load information. Background: The car appears to regenerate more often and has a particulat…
2021 Range Rover Sport — extended warranty on a used luxury car
I am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not cheap. What exclusions, labor caps, deductibles…
Anyone else: miata soft-top clicking over small bumps — 2024
Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn't leak. Has anyone isolated a trim/latch/felt c…
Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
Anyone else: when does GAP actually make sense (Washington DC)
In Washington DC, i am financing most of the purchase and depreciation could be steep early on. How do you decide whether GAP is worthwhile versus a larger dow…
DealBuyer603Community StarterMay 24, 20262024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400Washington DC18 replies0 helpful
Anyone else: my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — 2022
In Florida, 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 ca…
Silverado light-throttle shudder: engine or transmission
Looking for a sanity check. About 151,000 miles on it. At steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumble st…
TurboCamper60Community StarterJun 2, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Orange County5 replies0 helpful
Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire — 2021 A6
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
Anyone else: surface rust underneath a winter daily?
There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without crea…
No crank with full dash power, then it starts later — anyone dealt with this recently — 2021 Model S
Quick one about the Model S. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look…
Going one inch smaller for winter wheels — trying to narrow this down?
Looking for a sanity check. It's at 25,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about…
Cayman purchase: how much weight do you give a borescope (Salt Lake City)
Looking at an older Cayman S with good records. I keep seeing buyers emphasize borescope/PPI work on this generation.