Q & A wth The Car Doctor

Last Updated: Dec 05, 2023 03:19PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Lexus tank not easy to fill – what’s the deal?

Dec 05, 2023 03:19PM

Q. I have a Lexus ES 350 which I bought new in 2019. The car has a 16-gallon fuel tank but will stop at approximately 13.5 gallons and will only fill fully if the pump is on the slowest setting. If

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CDs, LEDs and Rotors, Oh My!

Nov 15, 2023 12:02PM

Q. I have a basic manual transmission 2019 Subaru Impreza 5-door (no frills). One thing I miss is not having a CD player which has been deemed no longer feasible. When I purchased the car, I

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THE CAR DOCTOR

Nov 03, 2023 09:30AM

Q.You answered a question about my new 2022 Corolla LE over a year ago, and now I have another question about the car. The MPG rating for this car is 32 city and 41 highway. Under

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Expensive synthetic oil needed in Subaru?

Oct 20, 2023 12:19PM

Q. In May of 2022, I bought a new 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Sport. Love the Subaru and have had no problems with it. I took it in to the dealer last November for the six-month oil change, which

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Key question ($600?) and timed service advice

Oct 05, 2023 01:58PM

Q. I have a 2018 Honda Accord and recently hit 100,000 miles. The dealership recommends replacing the spark plugs, valve cover gasket and a valve adjustment. Do you think those items

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Pricey catalytic converter, exhaust replacement necessary?

Sep 22, 2023 12:52PM

Q. I have a 2011 Honda CR-V that I bought new. It has 79,000 miles and runs fine. I have taken good care of it and always used high-quality gasoline. To pass inspection the upper catalytic

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Coolant, transmission fluid change schedules

Sep 06, 2023 01:11PM

Q. This is not really a car question but would like your thoughts. I noticed many new cars on the road have LED lights. Some of the more expensive SUV’s have small lights. Another nickel and

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Driving car after a recall and manufacturer gives a loaner

Aug 23, 2023 12:54PM

Q. My Lincoln has been recalled. I have been advised to unhook the battery and not drive the car. I have been given a loaner vehicle until the parts come in. If I drive my recalled car after receiving

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Camry wins out as a dependable, fuel-efficient car

Aug 09, 2023 12:55PM

Q. I have a 2012 Infiniti M37x, when slowing down fast not to a complete stop and then reaccelerating the transmission will clunk, more in standard mode than in sport drive mode.

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Today’s vehicles handle better but a soft ride is elusive

Jul 27, 2023 01:27PM

Q. I have suffered with chronic pain since 2006. I am writing to ask if you know of any vehicles with an extremely smooth ride. I have tried Buick, Cadillac, Mercedes, Lexus, and most of the well

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