Noticed this on the Palisade: news says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges a…
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…
In Austin, thinking about sending an oil sample in mostly to establish a baseline. For a normal street car, which numbers are actually useful over time and whi…
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. About 25,000 miles on it.
Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you v…
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
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…
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…
The disconnect follows bumps but no known-good cable has been tried. Background: The phone disconnects when the cabin hits rough pavement. 2017 Honda Accord, a…
Quick one about the Nissan. Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I v…
The seller has receipts, but the driveline maintenance history remains incomplete. I am trying to keep the transaction understandable. Which detail would you r…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and…
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…
The service receipt does not clearly match the required filter application. What is the most useful thing to ask the shop to document?
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…
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…
In Seattle, 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 cle…
Noticed this on the car: there is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment s…
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 New Jersey…
Noticed this on the car: fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appe…
