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…
I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, what handling changes should I expect? What woul…
Noticed this on the car: 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 y…
1. The bill says leak test but does not identify a location or result. 2. Background: A small EVAP leak code returns after being cleared. Stored code: P0456. 3…
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…
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…
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? Mostly looking fo…
In Boston, 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 befor…
Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Worth a shop visit?
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? It's at 44,500 mi…
Quick one about the car. 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.…
In Charlotte, wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to…
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, wh…
How would you approach the first diagnostic visit? The code changed after a sensor was fitted. 2011 Toyota Corolla 1.8, about 128,900 miles. I have the basic s…
The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airf…
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installati…
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? I'm in Pennsylvan…
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? Happening around…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth…
There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settles. Warm restarts are quiet. Where would you st…
