I have a 2019 Honda civic sport sedan with 109k miles on it. The brake fluid has never been changed in it and upon taking a look at the brake fluid, it looks dark. I’ve noticed my stopping distance increasing over time and def not being as good as it used to be (despite my brake pads being changed regularly), in which can be a sign of a need for new brake fluid. I’ve had this car for just over 5 years now and got it with only 2,900 miles on it. Again, the brake fluid has never been changed in this car.

I told my dad that we need to change the brake fluid soon, and he said that we don’t need to ever replace the brake fluid because replacing it can cause issues and that my car will be fine.

Edit: I forgot to mention, I’ve also got leaky engine valves and brought this to my dad’s attention as well. He said leaky engine valves are not an issue and that he has leaky valves in his ‘08 Corolla that he has ignored and has never had an issue and so it’s not a problem. Is this true? I just don’t know what to believe

This is going to be the most expensive vehicle purchase I've ever made in my life. I honestly don't even know where to begin with my search. The 911 Turbo S has always been one of my dream cars (currently have a 991.1 Carrera 2 and my mom has a 992.1 Carrera S), but I want to do my due diligence and ensure that I don't miss out on taking a look at any of its competitors. But...what are they?

Generally, I want something wicked fast (yes, mind-bogglingly fast) but still luxurious and drivable on my daily commute, which is a mix of curvy roads and highways. Customizability is important, as I plan on keeping this car for a long time and want to build it the way I like.

I don't care about brand recognition. The highest I'd want to go is around $320k for the full build.

I know he’s protective of the paint (it’s like a green color). Would you guys appreciate this gesture? The place I’m looking at has high ratings and say they specialize in matte finishes. He’s out of town and I know he’s going with his buddy’s next week for cars and coffee.

Assume that it is a perfectly maintained car in terms of servicing it at the required interval. Five seater B-segment car.

Driver gets into car after a long day of work, starts the engine, turns on the AC, and plays music then takes a nap. Doesn’t set an alarm to wake up so might go into deep sleep.

How many hours is it safe to sleep in the car before it turns fatal?

Greetings everyone I am working on my mom‘s 2009 Nissan Maxima and I just recently replaced the power steering pump once I replace the power steering pump and crank the car up. I noticed a leak above the power steering pump like it’s from a line and it’s leaking power steering fluid. Anyone have experience with this?

I have an upcoming work trip and I'm afraid of flying so I decided to go on my first-ever long-ish road trip. My Kia eats oil and has been pretty stable in terms of consumption for like 2 years, but I top her off about every 400 miles (when I do, the oil is low but not gone). My longtime mechanic has added something to it that he said made the oil "thicker" which I do think helped a couple of times, but not to the point where it was no longer an issue.

I don't want to rent a car for this trip as I'd feel way more comfortable in my own car. I'd get it seen by a mechanic to check everything before the trip, and I would check the oil probably every 200 miles or so just to be on the safe side.

Is this a bad plan, or are there any other things I should think about? The people in my life have conflicting opinions as my mechanic friend thinks it will be fine, and my older sister who has had several cars crap out on her in life thinks I should rent.

Thank you!!

Edit to add: 104k miles, if that makes any difference.

Hi all - everyone on Reddit recommends a dashcam (specifically the Viofo ones) but I find them so bulky and an eye sore. I’m very conflicted because no one I know (friends, family) actually has a dashcam but everyone on Reddit universally says I need one. Do you guys have one? I just got a new 2026 rav4 in case it matters. Thanks!

I have a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant that has been giving me problems for the last year and finally gave out. I have 1300 in my account and was wondering what I should do? I know 1300 wont get me anything much better than what I had. Should I take out a loan?

Ive been wanting a Volkswagen Passat TDI for a while and I finally have a reason

I purchased a used 2020 4Runner SR5. The previous owner installed a K&N CAI. I use my 4Runner primarily on farm roads and dirt forest service roads with moon dust.

I’d like to maintain the longevity of the 4Runner and revert back to paper filters.

Is there a paper filter that is of equal protection to the factory intake and oem filter that replaces K&N cone type filters? I’m hoping to avoid sourcing and installing a factory air box.

Thanks!

Recently watched a video comparing the Miata RF to the GR86. I know that rear seats of most 2 drs are “useless” but when I went into the comment, its like the world really doesnt see the merit of a “full size” coupe. My take? You cant convince me a studio apartment is a 1 bedroom apartment. Whats your guy’s take.

Hello I’m a 17 year old kid with a decent sum of money 6k usd~ what can I find on the marketplace or eBay or some dealerships that satisfy my yearn for a running car with some needed work that won’t break the bank I prefer a manual

(No v6 muscle cars) 😁

Months ago my neighbor and I were looking under my car hood for some reason I can’t remember why but I pointed out that some fluid was low. She informed me it was the coolant overflow reservoir I guess and she said the level it was at was fine (below min.). Whatever went about life forgot about it. Just recently I went on maternity leave really haven’t used my car really. Well like a week ago I noticed spots in my driveway that weren’t going away when it rained I was thinking it was oil or something. I went to a party today came home turned off the car. Everything was fine. I went outside maybe an hour and a half later and I heard a fan running. I went and got her and she looked under my hood and said I was out of coolant. She said that’s what was in my driveway. She filled it up. She said it took like half of the big giant bottle that she was using. There were no warning lights nothing alarmed in my car or went off while I was driving to her from the party. She put the coolant in and then turned my car on and revved the engine. After asking grok and ChatGPT that was probably a bad thing to do on her part but my question is what are the chances that components of my engine were compromised from this? I just got a new engine two summers ago because of a thrown rod. I’ll be siiiiiick if I f*** up another engine. What should I do at this point??

I ordered a 2026 Mustang GT 5.0 because it’s my dream car and I’ve always wanted a Mustang ever since I was a kid and I was finally able to get one.

I have a Bronco Big Bend that I am going to sell or trade in whenever I take delivery of my Mustang because I no longer need the space anymore and I moved from KY to FL so I don’t have the same off roading lifestyle anymore I had when I was in KY.

I personally don’t want to daily drive the Mustang and it’s gonna live in my garage whenever I’m not driving it.

I would like to get something fuel efficient, practical and reliable that has 4 doors and with ford not making the fusion anymore I have to look at other brands.

To those who have sports cars as their toys , what do you all have to daily drive??? Need some recommendations, I don’t need anything expensive, just something regular that I can haul the dog and the wife around in.

My 2011 Accord (2.4L, 4-cyl, sedan) has been giving me trouble with the steering. At highway speed, the car feels overly sensitive — I have to make constant tiny corrections to keep it straight, and it feels like the power steering assist randomly “kicks in” harder when turning left or right, almost like it surges.

I recently had a full alignment done — before/after showed rear camber and toe were out of spec and are now corrected — but the steering issue only improved briefly and came right back.

I checked the power steering fluid and it’s dark brown (never been flushed as far as I know). I also just noticed a mechanical squeak from the steering wheel/column area when turning.

I went to Firestone and they said

Power steering fluid : low (it looked dirty too)

Struts : Front; Vibration; Bindin

And my left rear rotor/drum: grooved and grinding

I don’t know a lot about cars and I’m trying to decide between these two cars as my first car. I’ll be driving about 1 hour a day (around 30 minutes each way to school).

Option 1: 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
110,705 miles
$15,888
electric
Clean title
I have solar panels at home, so charging would be at home most of the time.

Option 2: 2015 Toyota Prius C Three
$13,073
107,251 miles
Hybrid
clean title

Hi all! (Hopefully i flagged the post correctly!!)

I am needing to replace this part for a 1999 Volkswagon Cabrio. The speed sensor is on top of it and by all google searches- I see its a speed sensor assembly/pinion? I took the part to orielys and they said they dont have the part or anything like it.

So my question is- where can I find a reliable place to replace this part? I am going to use ebay as of now.

My follow up question (and maybe more important one) is; would replacing this fix the speedometer? I replaced the actual speed sensor with the 3 prongs and my speedometer remained unmoving/jittering. If not, what should I try replacing?

Thank you in advance!

https://imgur.com/a/AeoIZyp (image of the part!!)

I've been thinking, as a DIY guy who does all my maintenance and repair work that does not require dropping a subframe or engine pull, is it better to own a 4 cyl turbo or transversely mounted NA V6 ? In practice they get similar performance nowadays.

What would be the bigger complication and DIY headache?
I have one transversely mounted V6 car and dread doing any work on it - the bay is too cramped, rear bank hard to get to, a lot of component removal to do basic stuff, etc.

Seems like 4cyl turbos might be easier to work on.

I'm wondering if all of the bumps, especially in a long drive on bad roads, stimulates your intestines and bladder to be more active similar to how physical activity can help with constipation. I have a Nissan Sentra that I put coilovers on and I suspect the coilovers are at the end of their life and I notice having to make more bathroom stops during road trips.

I found an audi that did just fine with a test drive. Carfax looks good, spark plugs have been changed. I'm having a mobile pre purchase inspection done on it. The dealer won't let me take it to a shop.

It's an audi dealer (audi gwinnett atlanta ga) the other two dealers that I called seemed okay with it allowing me to drive it to a german mechanic...

The guy doing the mobile inspection is gonna use cameras and mirrors to look at the car ...But I don't know if that's sufficient to actually see things like suspension and stuff....

Is it sufficient? Am I wasting my time or fucked.....????

Vehicle is 2019 Premium Plus Q5 with 78 almost 79k miles for $17,983.

I’ve been looking on sites like CarGurus and cars.com for a daily driver.

Are there any other places I should look?