240Z: 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…
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No crank with full dash power, then it starts later (Boston)
Quick one about the Tesla. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look cl…
What should a real pre-purchase inspection include — 2022
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…
New pads squeal more than the old ones — 2024 MX-5 Miata (Detroit)
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise…
Outlander windshield replacement created a highway whistle (Philadelphia)
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak…
CamberCamper245Community StarterApr 19, 20262024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SELPhiladelphia8 replies0 helpful
Sport: clunk when changing from reverse to drive — 2021
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, d…
4Runner new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you…
Mazda3: wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
Going one inch smaller for winter wheels — 2018 Forester
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements sho…
Anyone else: new pads squeal more than the old ones (California)
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise…
1970 Datsun 240Z — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without rand…
CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute — 2021 Silverado 1500
Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are there settings/firmware things w…
ColdStartNerd7Community StarterApr 22, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Salt Lake City5 replies0 helpful
Sanity check: dealer says they can't reproduce the problem — 2024
In Detroit, i've brought the car in twice for an intermittent warning and both times the dealer says no fault found. I have video and timestamps. What's the be…
2025 Porsche Macan — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
Looking for a sanity check. It's at 21,000 miles.
FlatSixNerd191Community StarterApr 27, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SCharlotte2 replies0 helpful
Wrangler valley leak and cylinder misfire bundled as one fix — P0305
The estimate promises that repairing the leak will also end the misfire without supporting tests. Background: There is a misfire code and a separate wet area i…
Sanity check: buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without rand…
Mustang delayed engagement into Drive when cold
After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behaves normally. Would you sta…
Grand Cherokee: humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM — 2017
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…
Outlander intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it…
RoadEnthusiast64Community StarterApr 27, 20262024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SELLas Vegas2 replies0 helpful
2021 Honda CR-V — car pulls right even though alignment is green — trying to narrow this down
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…
ColdStartCollector239Community StarterApr 21, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LNorthern Virginia11 replies0 helpful