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After heavy rain the car vents smell musty for the first couple of minutes. The smell fades once the air conditioner runs. I replaced the cabin filter recently, and the footwells feel dry, but I haven't checked the evapo...
I get a rapid clicking sound during tight turns at low speed, most clearly when pulling out of a parking space with the steering nearly at full lock. It doesn't happen on normal corners and naturally went silent when a m...
Steering wheel vibrates only in a narrow highway-speed band. Below it: almost nothing. Faster: less noticeable again. Tire pressures match, no vibration under braking. I am thinking wheel balance and tire/wheel condition...
My car has started making a brief squeal on the first two or three brake applications after sitting overnight. After that it is quiet for the rest of the drive. Braking feels normal and there is no steering shake. It see...
There's a slight oily film around a gasket, but no puddle under the car and the oil level hasn't noticeably dropped between checks. A mechanic mentioned it during routine service without saying it was urgent. I don't wan...
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