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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 before taking it back? I am in Bay Area.
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL, about 9,000 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you repla…
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 trusting it on a long trip? I am in Northern…
After a hot stop-and-go commute the clutch engagement point felt different, but it returned to normal later. No slipping at full throttle. What would you inspect before assuming the clutch itself is…
1970 Datsun 240Z, about 217,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how do you budget hidden repairs, title/regist…
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 130,500 miles. Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and garage-door tracks. What measure…
2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve, about 18,500 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. What is the best remote-buy ch…
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? I would rather…
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 36,000 miles. The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shorter than my previous gas cars. Has rotation strategy, tire choice or drivi…
I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, good tires and torque checks, what is truly necessary versus internet overkill?
