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I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if the goal is catching fuel, knock, boost or temperature problems early? Mileage is abou…
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 databases lag?
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus, about 33,500 miles. 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?
Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether they are reaching full commanded speed. I…
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 numbers cause unnecessary panic?
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 108,500 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left ov…
