2018 Chevrolet Tahoe — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
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…
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Highlander windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter
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…
2016 Chevrolet Camaro — metallic rattle for a few seconds after cold start (San Antonio)
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…
A6 wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection (Westchester)
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
Random misfire code but engine feels fine (Philadelphia)
Quick one about the WRX. Scanner showed a cylinder-specific misfire code after one rough start, but the car feels completely normal now. Plugs aren't that old.…
Anyone else: delayed engagement into Drive when cold?
In Michigan, 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. Fluid…
Do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use — 2023 Outback (Denver / Front Range)
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…
BoxerGeekCommunity StarterJan 25, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessDenver / Front Range6 replies0 helpful
Should I service 'lifetime' transmission fluid (San Diego)
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 what owners ar…
2014 Ford F-150 5.0: P0174 but no bank-one lean code
Only one bank is flagged even though the engine shares an intake system. 2014 Ford F-150 5.0, about 151,700 miles. I would like to know what a complete diagnos…
2018 Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost: P0234 after an intake modification
- A boost warning appeared after work near the intake plumbing. - 2018 Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost, about 88,300 miles. I can leave the vehicle overnight if the…
Delayed engagement into Drive when cold — 2025 M3
Quick one about the car. 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…
Anyone else: new tires are much louder than the old set — second opinion before I spend money — 2016
Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and alignment…
Anyone else: cayman purchase: how much weight do you give a borescope (Seattle)
Looking at an older Cayman S with good records. I keep seeing buyers emphasize borescope/PPI work on this generation. For someone vetting listings, what would…
Sanity check: windshield replacement created a highway whistle — 2006
In Florida, 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 t…
Sanity check: clunk when changing from reverse to drive — anyone dealt with this recently
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising.
Anyone else: first used-oil analysis: what matters (Salt Lake City)
I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends are actually useful over time and which one-off num…
2015 BMW 335i — 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…
Sanity check: no crank with full dash power, then it starts later — 2021
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…
New tires are much louder than the old set — 2018 Forester
Quick one about the car. Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I veri…
Ioniq 5: driver-assistance camera needs calibration after windshield
New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing.