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Strange knocking sound from engine at cold start

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I've been hearing a knocking sound from my 2018 Honda Civic engine for the past week, but only during cold starts. Once the engine warms up, the sound disappears. What could be causing this?

JohnMechanic Engine Repair 24 replies 1.2K views 2 hours ago

Best OBD-II scanner for under $500?

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Looking to upgrade my diagnostic tools. I need something that can handle bi-directional controls and supports multiple protocols. What are your recommendations?

TechSavvyMike Tools & Equipment 18 replies 856 views 5 hours ago

CVT transmission fluid change interval?

My 2019 Nissan Altima has 60k miles. Should I change the CVT fluid now or wait until 100k? I've heard conflicting advice about this.

CarEnthusiast92 Transmission 31 replies 2.1K views 1 day ago

Battery keeps dying overnight - parasitic draw help!

My car battery dies if I leave it sitting for more than 12 hours. I've tested the battery and alternator - both are fine. How do I track down the parasitic draw?

ElectricExpert Electrical 12 replies 654 views 1 day ago

Turbo wastegate actuator troubleshooting

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Getting a P0243 code on my turbocharged VW. What's the best way to test if the wastegate actuator is actually bad or if it's just a vacuum leak?

TurboTech Diagnostics 15 replies 923 views 2 days ago