General Car Chat

915 topics in this forum

1. How many clicks are required to properly activate the handbrake?

   By another_clean_sheet, November 4, 2025
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   • coolguy
   • November 4, 2025

2. Oil level of 330D

   By WhisperingWillow, November 5, 2025
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   • diablos_carcv5
   • November 5, 2025

3. Petroleum advisory

   By nickoyster4, November 7, 2025
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   • nickoyster4
   • November 7, 2025

4. Is there fluid present in Dot.3?

   By honeycut_mazda5, September 13, 2023
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   • MidnightMarauder
   • September 13, 2023

5. Deciding between rebuilding or replacing - struggling with indecision

   By SD1too, May 22, 2024
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   • mrnobady
   • May 22, 2024

6. The serpentine belt tool is a device used for the installation and removal of serpentine belts in automotive engines.

   By honeycut_mazda5, September 16, 2023
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   • VVC-Geeza
   • September 16, 2023

7. The iDrive system has a tendency to initiate operation only in conditions of lower temperatures. The vehicle in question is the BMW E60 530d.

   By MotoGravity, September 16, 2023
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   • Needsnewtyres2
   • September 16, 2023

8. Inquisitive Regarding the Recall Notification for My CX-70

   By WhisperingWillow, November 17, 2025
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   • WhisperingWillow
   • November 17, 2025

9. W124 300D vacuum pump

   By Gianni682, November 21, 2025
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   • DenishP4
   • November 21, 2025

10. The temperature gauge is providing inaccurate readings of overheating.

    By heralder, September 21, 2023
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    • VVC-Geeza
    • September 21, 2023

11. Is there evidence of an oil leak originating from the exhaust manifold gasket?

    By TechnoTrailblazer, September 26, 2023
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    • johnmayerrr
    • September 26, 2023

12. I'm at a loss as to where to install the replacement turn signal/hazard relay.

    By Gianni682, September 26, 2023
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    • QuirkyPixel
    • September 26, 2023

13. Refurbishment of Headlamps

    By KOOLCAR, April 3, 2025
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    • KOOLCAR
    • April 3, 2025

14. 2009 Cooper oil pressure indicator

    By paulh2602601, November 28, 2025
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    • coolguy
    • November 28, 2025

15. Is there an issue with the air intake?

    By FireCar, July 30, 2024
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    • DreamCatcher88
    • July 30, 2024

16. Liqui Moly or Castrol motor oil?

    By CelestialSeeker, September 9, 2024
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    • EtherealWanderer
    • September 9, 2024

17. Energy-Recovery Stopping

    By another_clean_sheet, October 6, 2023
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    • another_clean_sheet
    • October 6, 2023

18. Resolution for BMW 330e live cockpit issue causing screen blackout

    By Needsnewtyres2, May 2, 2024
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    • Needsnewtyres2
    • May 2, 2024

19. Failure to start, suspecting high-pressure fuel pump to be the culprit.

    By NevoBMW320i, January 16, 2025
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    • NevoBMW320i
    • January 16, 2025

20. As a recent purchaser of the MX-30, I have a few questions that I would like to address.

    By norbury.brook, October 9, 2023
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    • norbury.brook
    • October 9, 2023

21. Jack Stand Pads

    By migueldosantos77, December 7, 2025
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    • migueldosantos77
    • December 7, 2025

22. The battery of the Mazda CX30 2021.

    By motorman3, March 20, 2024
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    • QuirkyPixel
    • March 20, 2024

23. The ECO mode is non-functional. The vehicle in question is the W246 B180 CDI Blueefficiency model.

    By nimbuye5, October 11, 2023
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    • nimbuye5
    • October 11, 2023

24. Exceptional Mercedes YouTube Channel...Independent Mercedes Garage

    By BENZE220AMG, December 11, 2025
    • 9 replies
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    • EnchantedScribe
    • December 11, 2025

25. Inquiry on the colour representation in the CLS model.

    By trikey, October 18, 2023
    • 9 replies
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    • trikey
    • October 18, 2023