CX-5 alignment still pulls after tires were rotated (Nashville)
Quick one about the CX-5. Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires…
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Anyone else: surface rust underneath a winter daily — trying to narrow this down (San Diego)
Quick one about the Honda. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment…
Coolant is old by age but mileage is low — 2025
The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on tim…
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T: P0299 with boost fading uphill
Light throttle feels normal; the power loss shows up on a sustained hill. 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T, about 90,200 miles. I would like to know what a comple…
Sanity check: short-trip driving and oil-change intervals
In Atlanta, the car gets lots of cold starts, idling and short trips with few long highway runs. The factory interval feels long for that use. How would you se…
CommuterWrench707Community StarterFeb 13, 20262022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATICAtlanta5 replies0 helpful
Car died once at a light and restarted immediately — anyone dealt with this recently — 2022 Escalade
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…
2015 BMW 335i — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
Mustang: short-trip driving and oil-change intervals
Mustang: short-trip driving and oil-change intervals. It's at 227,500 miles.
GLC single clunk over small sharp bumps (Northern Virginia)
Quick one about the car. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it. How would you isolate…
TruckDIYer599Community StarterFeb 17, 20262021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300Northern Virginia19 replies0 helpful
Wrangler check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it? — second opinion before I spend money
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data…
2016 Ford Focus — square wheel setup on a car that came staggered
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? I don't w…
Anyone else: steering wheel shakes only under highway braking?
In Chicago, cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thic…
Sanity check: battery dies after the car sits for a weekend — NYC owner
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…
GTI: intermittent metallic rattle after cold start — 2022
In Las Vegas, 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…
Sanity check: carPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute
Looking for a sanity check. Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are ther…
GarageBuyer29Community StarterFeb 18, 20262022 Ford Maverick XLT HybridDMV / Maryland4 replies0 helpful
Accord intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
Noticed this on the Accord: 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 wa…
RustMomCommunity StarterFeb 24, 20262022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportBoston / New England20 replies0 helpful
Impreza sensor harness repaired by color matching — P0137
The invoice gives no wiring diagram reference or connector repair detail. Background: The rear sensor wiring looks scuffed near an earlier exhaust repair. Stor…
Anyone else: driver seat clicks when cornering (Salt Lake City)
In Salt Lake City, i can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a co…
TireFan58Community StarterFeb 25, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SSalt Lake City3 replies0 helpful
Going one inch smaller for winter wheels — 2024
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?
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…
GarageCollector62Community StarterFeb 14, 20262020 Audi Q7 55 TFSIDenver / Front Range15 replies0 helpful