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1970 Datsun 240Z, about 104,500 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
OldSchoolNerdCommunity StarterAug 25, 20261970 Datsun 240ZLong Island4 replies0 helpful Recalls & Safety IssuesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400, about 32,500 miles. 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…
OldSchoolNerdCommunity StarterJul 26, 20262024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400New Jersey32 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningQuestionCommunity Starter 2013 Infiniti G37 xS, about 174,500 miles. After repeated pulls the car softens as intake temperatures rise. Would you prioritize cooling before increasing boost, even if the current setup is otherwi…
OldSchoolNerdCommunity StarterJun 4, 20262013 Infiniti G37 xSSan Diego0 replies0 helpful TransmissionDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 71,500 miles. There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first:…
OldSchoolNerdCommunity StarterMay 31, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2New York5 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS, about 153,500 miles. 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 whe…
OldSchoolNerdCommunity StarterMay 23, 20262016 Chevrolet Camaro SSPortland6 replies0 helpful 2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 70,500 miles. I am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not cheap. What exclusions, labor caps, deductibles…
OldSchoolNerdCommunity StarterApr 28, 20262018 Cadillac CTS-VNew Jersey3 replies0 helpful EngineQuestionCommunity Starter 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 105,500 miles. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic conve…
OldSchoolNerdCommunity StarterOct 17, 20252018 Subaru Forester 2.5iDetroit3 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemQuestionCommunity Starter 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL, about 47,000 miles. Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should…
OldSchoolNerdCommunity StarterSep 28, 20252019 Volkswagen Atlas SELLas Vegas3 replies0 helpful