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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    nyccarguy said:

    I'm starting to think it's the CV Joints more and more.  Now the banging happens when I turn left or right with the wheel cranked and the low speeds.

    Well if it is, don't try to rebuild just the joint--get a complete axle kit for that side. Be sure, however, to buy a good quality axle kit--know the source.
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,779
    stickguy said:

    (she was wondering why no solutions offered),

    That description makes for a tough arm-chair diagnosis! The location is a tough one to really offer an educated guess. I can think of four possible fluids: Engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, or coolant. All of these are distinctly different from one another in terms of smell (and, often, appearance), so it shouldn't be difficult to quickly determine which.

    You said you thought it was engine oil. So, at that location (on top of transmission?), the only way I can think that a "little puddle" could form would be if there was a leak in the ventilation system (or maybe EGR). But, if you're getting that, and oil into there, then I would be surprised if you didn't notice a performance issue at the same time. If she's smelling it, then probably also dripping (slightly?) onto the exhaust and burning off.

    Again, it's really tough to say. Fluid leaks of most kinds are direct powertrain items, so probably no worries about whether it is a warranty issue.
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 14,040
    ab348 said:

    Shocked myself today. Was in the ATS trying to turn left onto my street at rush hour this aft., saw a gap and floored it. I burned rubber all the way, got a little sideways, and made a wonderful noise. Neighbors must think I'm a hooligan. I forgot that RWD w/limited slip and lots of power can be so much fun. B)

    Time to take it to the nearest Canadian track for an HPDE weekend.
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    andres3 said:

    ab348 said:

    Shocked myself today. Was in the ATS trying to turn left onto my street at rush hour this aft., saw a gap and floored it. I burned rubber all the way, got a little sideways, and made a wonderful noise. Neighbors must think I'm a hooligan. I forgot that RWD w/limited slip and lots of power can be so much fun. B)

    Time to take it to the nearest Canadian track for an HPDE weekend.
    What happened to your traction control? B)
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,789
    I was poking around again. Harder to find since I swabbed up a bit of the puddle. I think it might be trans fluid. Seems slightly reddish. But I won't swear to it. Oil is still at top of dipstick after about 3K since last change. Definitely not coolant, and pretty sure not break fluid (that looks full also). But, is underneath the brake fluid resevoir. If lucky, it was some spillage from last time a fluid was added, but that is a long time to just sit there like that. And I did not expect an actual diagnosis, just saying that she apparently has a high opinion of y'alls talent.

    will know Tuesday. I just don't want to pay for it. I stopped at tire store today to get some prices, so already have that bill to look forward to (not to mention the college tuition bill that arrived today. Thankfully, that is the last one of those I will ever see). Oh, and yesterday the Visa showed up with the DP on my car. This is getting to be one heck of an expensive December, without even adding in Christmas. Oh well. Can live like a miser starting in January.

    I think, for tires, settled on the Coopers. I was leaning that way anyhow, Michael likes his (well, Mrs. Michael has not complained!). And makes me think of my old doggie (the green avatar guy was named Cooper), and like he will keep us safe!. They are also about $20 cheaper installed. So hard to argue.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 14,040

    andres3 said:

    ab348 said:

    Shocked myself today. Was in the ATS trying to turn left onto my street at rush hour this aft., saw a gap and floored it. I burned rubber all the way, got a little sideways, and made a wonderful noise. Neighbors must think I'm a hooligan. I forgot that RWD w/limited slip and lots of power can be so much fun. B)

    Time to take it to the nearest Canadian track for an HPDE weekend.
    What happened to your traction control? B)
    Probably accidentally turned it off instead of the usual Auto-Start-Stop turn off he does.

    Speaking of rear ends revolving, I had a lot of that at Buttonwillow the other weekend.

    I no longer am in the passive trail braking intuitively zone, I'm now in the practicing trail braking to speed up lap times actively zone.

    Incorrect timing on braking that includes trail braking into a turn can mean too much weight up front, and too much speed which leads to the rear end coming around. For 7 out of 8 sessions, I had the ESP half off which meant that it would correct the spin just as I was starting to correct it myself, always managed to keep the front facing forward and the car on track.

    Last session on Sunday the brakes are over worn and I'm coming in hot. The ESP is fully off on this session. The car spins and I'm unable to save it, I stay on track but end up stopped facing the apex of a right turn head on with about 2' of pavement in front of me. I have to turn 90 degrees to the left, drop a tire, but quickly get back on track (chose this over reversing to make room to avoid dropping a tire).
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • mjfloyd1mjfloyd1 Member Posts: 3,806
    edited December 2017
    Proof positive to never have a European car out of warranty. My 08 335 with 37k miles had the coolant light come on and I also noticed an oil spot under the car. Looks like the oil filter housing is leaking and the water pump is leaking (both are known problems with the N54 motor)- $2100. Luckily I bought an extended EasyCare Totalcare warranty for 10 yrs / 100k miles so I should only owe $250.

    It has also paid for 6 tires so I'm money ahead.
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,486
    The E90s were not BMW’s most reliable machinery. Glad the warranty has helped. How much longer before it expires? 
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @nyccarguy get it looked at as soon as you can not safe to keep driving for long time!
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @ab348 nice you wher having fun and burning sum ruber! keep it up!
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,639
    It seems the ~2005-2010 era might be BMWs malaise era, with few highlights. Kind of like how MB had it around 5 years before.

    I have a MB that went out of warranty when LBJ was in office that's still moving along fine B)
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    happy Friday all have an good upcumming weekend all!
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @stickguy hope was an small problem with yiour wifes car did you get to bring it in to dealer today?
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,789
    goes in Tuesday.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @stickguy o red down the page mor going in on Tuesday nice nice! and nice that you have the new Tires picked out to!
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,779
    stickguy said:

    she apparently has a high opinion of y'alls talent.

    Well, of course she does! We're a talented bunch! :p

    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 14,040
    I forgot to mention my favorable impressions seeing my Brother-In-Law's new Mazda 3 2.5 over the Holidays.

    The interior is nice, trying to compete with VW-level and competing it is. The car has all the bells & whistles, and the 2.5 4-banger does scoot it along competently. He can actually merge at freeway speeds at some of the central valley's very short on-ramps on Interstate 99. He chose the beige interior which helps bias me favorably.

    215/45R18 wheels/tires. Rides nice.

    Definitely fits or lives up to the bill of "poor man's BMW or Audi."

    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,779
    edited December 2017
    Andres, what do you mean when saying "drop a tire" in your post from the Sunday HPDE?
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • toomanyfumestoomanyfumes Member Posts: 1,019
    edited December 2017


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  • mjfloyd1mjfloyd1 Member Posts: 3,806
    edited December 2017
    corvette said:

    The E90s were not BMW’s most reliable machinery. Glad the warranty has helped. How much longer before it expires? 

    Warranty until 12/2019 or 100k miles
  • mjfloyd1mjfloyd1 Member Posts: 3,806
    Drop a tire is dropping a tire off the pavement / track onto grass/ shoulder
  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 14,040
    mjfloyd1 said:

    Drop a tire is dropping a tire off the pavement / track onto grass/ shoulder

    That's it, except in Southern CA all the tracks have desert dirt and rock and gravel, very dry. It's a way to get small gravel onto the track, which is what the Viper seemed to do on every turn (but he was fast doing it).
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,626
    Ok, so it is 12/2.  I've got to get snow tires mounted on my Infiniti at some point.  Maybe I'll just take it in for an oil change early (20K now, next oil change due at 22,500) and have the dealer do the snow tire swap.  This way I can get a loaner car out of the deal.

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,626
    I'm going to bring the Pilot to my trusted indie mechanic next week.  I'll call him Monday & most likely drop the Pilot off Tuesday AM.

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,799
    I'll be discovering how good or bad the tires on the f150 are in the snow.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,789
    Bradd, with the AWD, you still need to buy snows? Or are you using ones you had from the Subaru that will fit?

    Q, I plan to just hope that we get no snow at all this year. I hate snow now. But I would assume an AWD PU should have adequate tires to handle a little winter action. What did your truck come with anyway?

    If I finally get myself back up to Mavis I will at least have deep tread on the RDX in case do have to drive in some snow. Anything new has to be better than worn out Michelins. With dry rot, and apparently some chunks out of some of the shoulder tread blocks (probably not a good sign). Really need some snow in Colorado next week so I can get a first hand report on how the Coopers handle it!

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • iluvmysephia1iluvmysephia1 Member Posts: 7,709
    stick if you ever need snows get Michelin X-ICE iE3's. Incredible plowing power and confidence through turns and stopping. Makes the other snow tires seem like child's play.

    2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,789
    I really have a goal to never live where I actually have to buy snow tires. Or where they have block heater plugs in parking lots. That is a huge red flag!

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • iluvmysephia1iluvmysephia1 Member Posts: 7,709
    Ahh. I'm just saying that with these tires on the Soul I feel like I can plow through the best of it and stop myself on a dime.

    2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,626
    qbrozen said:
    I'll be discovering how good or bad the tires on the f150 are in the snow.
    What's the stock rubber on that bad boy?

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,626

    stickguy said:
    Bradd, with the AWD, you still need to buy snows? Or are you using ones you had from the Subaru that will fit? Q, I plan to just hope that we get no snow at all this year. I hate snow now. But I would assume an AWD PU should have adequate tires to handle a little winter action. What did your truck come with anyway? If I finally get myself back up to Mavis I will at least have deep tread on the RDX in case do have to drive in some snow. Anything new has to be better than worn out Michelins. With dry rot, and apparently some chunks out of some of the shoulder tread blocks (probably not a good sign). Really need some snow in Colorado next week so I can get a first hand report on how the Coopers handle it!
    Q40 has the same size rubber as my Legacy did.  Part of how I was able to justify the punch.  I have them, so I might as well use them.  Plus I don't know how much confidence I have in the Hankook Ventus S1 Noble tires that came on the car.  I think my dealer puts these on all their CPO Q40/G37x

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,456
    Not a fan of any Hankook tires I've ever driven on, nor do they generally get good reviews on tire-specific sites. YMMV obviously.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,456




    A man of few words! :D

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • mjfloyd1mjfloyd1 Member Posts: 3,806
    I've had those Hankook. Horrible in the snow and slush.
  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 14,040
    I read a tire review of the OEM Falken's on the Alltrack and they said it went up a snow hill incline like a mountain goat.

    I'll take that to mean it can indeed track in all locations and conditions.
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,626
    mjfloyd1 said:
    I've had those Hankook. Horrible in the snow and slush.
    I figured they wouldn't fair so well.  The dealer puts them on all the CPO Q40/G37x they sell so they can say the cars have "new tires."  They haven't been so bad in the early AM temps thus far (low 30s), but I don't want to push it with the white stuff.

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,799
    Typical Goodyear Wranglers. 275/65/18, for those keeping score. Apologies for the filthy wheels.


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  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @xwesx yes we all shore are in hear! and have lots of nolage to!
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @nyccarguy would just go and do the owial change early wont hert any thing at all! and do the snow tire swop to as whell what is the owial change interval on that infinity?
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    @nyccarguy nice nice glad you are going to bring the wifes SUV in to the shop next week! to see whats what!
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,779
    mjfloyd1 said:

    Drop a tire is dropping a tire off the pavement / track onto grass/ shoulder

    Oooooh. okay, thanks! LOL
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,779

    stick if you ever need snows get Michelin X-ICE iE3's. Incredible plowing power and confidence through turns and stopping. Makes the other snow tires seem like child's play.

    Somewhat disagree.... They are really good on packed snow or ice, but not very good at all in deep snow. Way better than any all-season, mind you! I mostly don't like how fast they wear - these are very much similar to Blizzak in that respect. Their longevity is terrible. I wouldn't really mind that if they cost a lot less, but when I can get other tires for less that last longer and perform better, I'm not sure why I would buy another set of X-Ice.
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,275
    Folks, I meant push button start/stop...had a senior moment there! Hate using any key now and so many of our rentals have this feature, I've grown to love it. I usually wear my keys on one of those devices one loops around their belt thingy, so it's always right there but a pain to take off each time I need to start the vehicle.
    Most auto start/stop systems we have are pretty unobtrusive but the Checy's are the worst!!

    The Sandman :)B)

    2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)

  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,275
    Getting more Infinit's at work and they are a blast to drive. They accelerate rather quickly but it's a real rush. Am very interested in the small X30 to be honest, seems to sticker a bit lower than it's Mercedes cousin and am starting to like it's exterior looks. Inside, it's like 95% GLA which is a good thing. Betting the mpg's are pretty awful though as for some reason, Nissan's/Infiniti's don't have the best numbers in that category. For some reason, Toyota and Honda seem to excel here and Hyundai/Kia aren't to far off.
    But did come to a conclusion yesterday while driving a new Kia Soul, as much as I like these vehicles with the longer warranties, I really want my next vehicle to be pure fun, even more fun then I'm having with my current Golf. I want to feel that "rush" every time I push the accelerator but I also want a lux interior. That might mean giving up stellar mpg's and a longer warranty, two things I do like. And right now, BMW is at the top of my want list, a 328i blue with a tan interior. Prefer the light blue but the darker one would work as well as that brown over brown unit I saw months ago. Waiting till right before I leave Hertz is my target date but going CPO BMW might be the ticket, just don't know. But on the other hand, those new hybrids from Hyundai and Kia look very appealing also as do that smaller Infinit suv.
    Luckily I've got plenty of time to decide. Just hope the Golf will behave now since the warranty is kaput. Next week is 3 years of ownership and I can honestly say I've enjoyed them immensely!!!

    The Sandman :)B)

    2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)

  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 266,133
    @stickguy - sorry, no snow in the immediate forecast here. And, the girls are commuting in the MINI next wee, anyway.

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  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,275
    Thinking of doing my next synthetic oil change a bit early, like some time this month. I've never been a fan of the 10K limits that VW uses and since I'll be close to 7.5K and have a great coupon, might as well do it a bit early. Also need to have the sneakers rotated so might as well do it all once there. So far, the Bridgestone run flats have performed like champs with no issues whatsoever. Car drives just as easily as it did with the OEM Continentals and the Bridgestone Serenity tires I was going to get were within pennies of the run flats. My tire manager friend was pushing the run flats and said he has them on his vehicle even though he put the Serenity's on his wife's. Basically said both would work fine for me but pushed the former so I said sure. Still very happy with them.

    The Sandman :)B)

    2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,626
    @nyccarguy would just go and do the owial change early wont hert any thing at all! and do the snow tire swop to as whell what is the owial change interval on that infinity?
    According to the owner's manual, it is 5K mike intervals.  I use full synthetic and have NO problem pushing that to 7,500 miles.  I had the oil changed for the 1st time (since I owned the car) at 15,000 miles.  I'm currently at a few ticks over 20K, so technically it's not due until 22,500 miles.

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,474
    My son's car is running a 15K interval with no issues at over 105,000 miles. 10K on the 2 Series.

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  • suydamsuydam Member Posts: 5,149
    I think anywhere between 7500 and 10,000 is fine. It was 10k for the Accord generally with their maintenance minder, and around 9k for the Buick with theirs. Anything earlier is just a waste of oil and bad for the environment to boot. No idea how long the Volt should go between oil changes as I’m not using any gas around town. I’ll ask when I get the tires rotated next month.
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  • mjfloyd1mjfloyd1 Member Posts: 3,806
    xwesx said:
    Drop a tire is dropping a tire off the pavement / track onto grass/ shoulder
    Oooooh. okay, thanks! LOL
    I make my 15 year old drop a tire off of the road and get back on as practice for when it happens on accident when she is driving on her own. 
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