2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 54,500 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specific da…
Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, charging energy, s…
The car carries pets and sees dusty conditions. Is inspecting or cleaning the battery cooling intake/fan a reasonable preventive job when the service procedure…
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 83,500 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specif…
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited, about 20,500 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably.
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 22,500 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes wil…
2023 BMW M340i xDrive, about 57,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery t…
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL, about 26,500 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-s…
On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the pack is warm. Could this be charger-side variation,…
A software update finished overnight and this morning I got a low-voltage battery warning. Main battery is charged. Before scheduling service, is there anythin…
Rear tires are wearing noticeably faster than I expected even though alignment is supposedly okay. I know weight and torque don't help. Has anyone improved lif…
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 96,000 miles. Same commute, same driver, but average MPG dropped pretty sharply over the last month. Tire pressure is good. Wha…
On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the pack is warm. Could this be charger-side variation,…
2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 70,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery t…
The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shorter than my previous gas cars. Has rotation strategy, tire choice or driving style…
