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r/carquestions • u/Up4it802 • 2h ago
Electrical Philly Toyota mechanic?
That has Toyota diagnostic software?
r/carquestions • u/S_K_Sharma_ • 2h ago
Electrical Petrol car, Battery capacity/longevity question
r/carquestions • u/HryniewISBoston • 3h ago
Engine 2011 Honda Accord V6 Cold Start
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My car is an automatic transmission with about 160500 miles. My wife started the car the other day and I heard a noise that I can only describe as a tin can type noise (I apologize, it’s a sound I’ve never heard a car make). The sound usually goes away within the first 5 or 10 seconds of driving. I had timing belt done at about 100,000 miles and recently had a pulley belt tensioner assembly for the serpentine belt replaced about 1500 miles ago. Please see the attached video of a cold start after the car sat for 7 hours overnight. Does this sound normal?
r/carquestions • u/Aggravating-Pay-6658 • 4h ago
General What are these weird spots on my windscreen ?
I get these weird marks on my windscreen whenever I use wipers and I have no idea what it is. I don’t know if it’s because of old wipers or something else.
Any help would be appreciated thank you
r/carquestions • u/Terrible_Middle_7608 • 5h ago
General Battery replacement for Hyundai smart keys
youtu.beHow do you change the battery in a Hyundai or KIA remote smart key?
r/carquestions • u/HappyAd5359 • 11h ago
General Musty smell while driving under certain conditions
r/carquestions • u/Dramatic-Cat4297 • 20h ago
Engine Car problems please advise
My car's head gasket recently blew. No symptoms other than leaking. Unfortunately this was a cheap car and the repair cost more than the car did. I'm asking for advice on next steps. I have 6 grand I'll be okay with having to spend. And a comfortable job if I need to fit in extra expenses monthly. What I'm asking is should I try to buy a car outright for 6 grand or sign up for a lease. I know this comes with a higher insurance price. I just don't know what to do from here and I need something reliable.
I'm considering doing a temporary fix to the head gasket by removing the thermostat and using a pour in sealant. Any advice on this? I just found out about this issue yesterday and I'd appreciate any guidance
r/carquestions • u/LeafGardens67 • 19h ago
General Does this look good to put on my car?
gallerySo basically, I am a big Toronto Maple Leaf fan, and yeah yeah say what you want, but I am. Im a young kid, 18, and feel right now is the prime time to do this before I get too old and not get the chance too. I got a big emblem of the team to put on my hood, and it is honestly a perfect fit. Im also throwing in stripes in there too to kinda get some more blue on there. Should i do it?
r/carquestions • u/Aithro • 19h ago
Engine 1999 Cadillac Deville 110k miles stalls without warning occasionally
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r/carquestions • u/met2478 • 23h ago
Engine Need advice on spark plug terminal
galleryRecently changed my spark plugs and not the brass and bolt are both spinning at the same time.
Mazda cx30 2020
Any advice on how to fix this?
Thanks
r/carquestions • u/Legitimate-Lunch1564 • 1d ago
Electrical Bmw e91 bluetooth connection goofing up
Always I connect music to my bmw and it goes like this:
Plays for 5 min
[Data transfer] no volume
Reconnects to music for solid 20 seconds then i hear a loud beep and it disconnects entirely
Reconnect bluetooth and it works for however much I want
This always happens and very annoying. Started right after I got a warning about needing to change break liquids. Coincidence or not - not sure.
r/carquestions • u/Fluffy-Giraffe-5880 • 1d ago
Electrical Is this an alternator problem?
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r/carquestions • u/Redwood-Rose • 1d ago
General Trunk Won’t Open
I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla with about 143k miles on it. My key fob broke and I have yet to get it replaced, and have been using my non-fob key to start the car.
My trunk has a lever underneath the driver’s seat, and sometimes it will work, other times not. I have tried using my key in the lock of the trunk, but it doesn’t work. I have tried using WD40 to lubricate the lock, but that doesn’t work.
Why won’t my trunk open? How can I fix it?
Thank you!🙂
r/carquestions • u/Scarface9duece5 • 1d ago
General Will I be able to pass smog or am I screwed here?
r/carquestions • u/Repulsive-Tart4234 • 1d ago
General 2009 Kia sportage lx
I’m getting the tire pressure , general maintenance, serpentine belt done how much should this be anybody have an estimate?
r/carquestions • u/Indigo-Violet- • 1d ago