Forester: catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally — 2018
In Detroit, a catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic c…
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Pilot car died once at a light and restarted immediately (Orlando)
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trus…
Steering wheel vibration only at one highway speed — 2022 Model 3
The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range. It gets better again above that speed. Tires…
TowWeekend964Community StarterDec 31, 20252022 Tesla Model 3 Long RangeNorthern Virginia5 replies0 helpful
Maverick: intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop
Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warning light. I want to know what data to capture the n…
SunBeltCommuter727Community StarterDec 21, 20252022 Ford Maverick XLT HybridBoston13 replies0 helpful
Short-trip driving and oil-change intervals — 2023 R1T
The car gets lots of cold starts, idling and short trips with few long highway runs. The factory interval feels long for that use. How would you set an interva…
BatteryDIYerCommunity StarterDec 25, 20252023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorCentral Jersey23 replies0 helpful
Buzzing noise only at one engine RPM — 2024 Outlander (Raleigh)
Noticed this on the Mitsubishi: there is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for loca…
ApexEnthusiastCommunity StarterDec 19, 20252024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SELRaleigh11 replies0 helpful
GV70 single clunk over small sharp bumps — 2022
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth…
R1T dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning — anyone dealt with this recently
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
RustBeltDIYer959Community StarterDec 25, 20252023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorNationwide12 replies0 helpful
Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire — 2025 Tucson
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
Anyone else: new pads squeal more than the old ones (Seattle)
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise…
TrackDaily71Community StarterDec 29, 20252025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedSeattle6 replies0 helpful
Humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM?
Noticed this on the Mazda3: there is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that e…
Sanity check: brake fluid is old but still looks clean — 2018
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? It's at 85,500 mi…
GLE windshield replacement created a highway whistle — Baltimore owner question
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. I'm in Baltimore.
TrailRoadieCommunity StarterDec 30, 20252022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATICBaltimore7 replies0 helpful
Camry car pulls right even though alignment is green
Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pu…
Recall shows for my model but not my VIN (Salt Lake City)
I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually because only a subset is affected, or can V…
Anyone else: alignment still pulls after tires were rotated (San Diego)
Noticed this on the 1500: car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak (Nashville)
Quick one about the car. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses.…
C43 surface rust underneath — treat now or leave it (South Florida)
I found surface rust starting on a few brackets and seams underneath. Nothing looks structurally bad yet. For a car that sees winter salt, what treatment actua…
TruckTuner38Community StarterDec 31, 20252023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICSouth Florida12 replies0 helpful
Atlas: coolant is old by age but mileage is low (Nationwide)
The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on tim…
LongMilesCommuter998Community StarterDec 31, 20252019 Volkswagen Atlas SELNationwide5 replies0 helpful
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop
Noticed this on the car: every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. I'm in Charlotte.
ProjectSeller897Community StarterDec 24, 20251988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Charlotte7 replies0 helpful