Sanity check: rear end still feels floaty after new shocks
In Orange County, shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing,…
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911: car died once at a light and restarted immediately — anyone dealt with this recently
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…
CamberSeller267Community StarterFeb 9, 20262017 Porsche 911 Carrera SWashington DC4 replies0 helpful
Sanity check: battery keeps dying after two or three days parked — 2024
In Dallas–Fort Worth, battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal while r…
EVGuy5Community StarterJan 27, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadDallas–Fort Worth20 replies0 helpful
Brake fluid is old but still looks clean — 2018 Q50 (San Antonio)
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…
TowEnthusiast655Community StarterFeb 6, 20262018 Infiniti Q50 Red SportSan Antonio4 replies0 helpful
M340i: catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
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…
BatteryRoadie551Community StarterJan 29, 20262023 BMW M340i xDriveNorthern Virginia9 replies0 helpful
CX-5 wet-weather camera failure gets a display quote
The shop did not inspect the camera circuit for moisture. Background: The image intermittently disappears after rain. 2016 Mazda CX-5, about 107,200 miles. I w…
Car hesitates once, then drives normally (Denver / Front Range)
Every few days I get a brief hesitation pulling away from a stop. It feels like the engine cuts power for half a second and then everything is normal. No store…
TireWeekend92Community StarterFeb 7, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostDenver / Front Range6 replies0 helpful
Anyone else: pPI found $1,800 of upcoming work — 2019
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still lik…
Camry car pulls right even though alignment is green — NYC owner question
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…
GLC 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…
Runs hotter sitting in traffic than moving — 2025 Macan
Coolant temp climbs while idling with the A/C on, then drops back down once I'm moving. Coolant is full and I don't see a leak. Fans do run, but I'm not sure t…
2019 Ram 2500 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
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 Florida.
Land Cruiser: windshield replacement created a highway whistle
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…
QuietWeekend186Community StarterFeb 8, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Orange County1 reply0 helpful
Sanity check: my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — 2024
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 can the databa…
Windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter — 2021 A6 (Sacramento)
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…
Sanity check: should I service 'lifetime' transmission fluid
In Charlotte, manual says the transmission fluid is lifetime under normal use, but the car is approaching 80k miles and I plan to keep it a long time. Curious…
CTS-V driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — 2018
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…
Do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?
Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past…
NewCarGuy10Community StarterJan 26, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveDMV / Maryland15 replies0 helpful
Clunk when changing from reverse to drive (Raleigh)
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…
Golf R: check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it — 2024
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…