Coolant is old by time but low mileage — 1993 RX-7 (Las Vegas)
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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Rough idle disappears just above idle speed (Tampa)
Idle has a slight shake once fully warm, but 100–200 RPM above idle it smooths out. No major loss of power. Would you look at mounts, vacuum leaks, ignition or…
Sanity check: buzzing noise only at one engine RPM — 2025
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…
C43: humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM (North Jersey)
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning sligh…
Car died once at a light and restarted immediately — buyer question from Nashville
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. About 81,000 miles on it.
Altima car died once at a light and restarted immediately — second opinion before I spend money (Columbus)
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…
Driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — Westchester owner — 2024 Envision
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…
Sanity check: windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — Baltimore owner question — 2022
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…
F-150: shudder at light throttle around 40 mph
I get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying to figure out whether this sounds more like…
TorqueGeek60Community StarterMar 14, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostSouth Florida20 replies0 helpful
Tucson: battery dies after the car sits for a weekend — 2025
Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasi…
2024 BMW i4 — 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…
R1S: driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — Seattle owner question
Looking for a sanity check. About 50,500 miles on it. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power function…
Temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving — 2021 Model S
Looking for a sanity check. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run,…
TireWrench724Community StarterMar 13, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangeCentral Jersey23 replies0 helpful
Sanity check: how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded (Dallas)
In Dallas, a new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected popul…
CR-V: long crank only after filling the fuel tank — 2021
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…
Tacoma delayed engagement into Drive when cold
On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's instant and shifts fine.
TrailHunter77Community StarterMar 19, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadLas Vegas23 replies0 helpful
No crank with full dash power, then it starts later — 2022 GTI (Baltimore)
Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want to…
Buzzing noise only at one engine RPM — Cleveland owner?
Looking for a sanity check. About 33,500 miles on it. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. An…
A6: intermittent metallic rattle after cold start — 2021
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…
GTI DSG quote uses one interval for every gearbox
The service recommendation doesn't identify the fitted transmission. Background: Takeoff feels inconsistent and I cannot find a transmission-service record. 20…