Rear end still feels floaty after new shocks — 2021 Palisade
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installati…
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Clunk over small sharp bumps but not big ones — 2013
In Florida, there is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. End links look intact. Any good…
Highlander ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
Oil level dropping between changes — how much is too much (Houston)
I've started checking the dipstick every 500 miles and the level is definitely moving down between oil changes. No obvious puddles and I don't see smoke. At wh…
2024 Rivian R1S — clunk over small sharp bumps but not big ones
Quick one about the R1S. There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. End links look int…
DetailGeekCommunity StarterDec 15, 20252024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorBoston / New England41 replies0 helpful
Anyone else: humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM — 2025
There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bea…
2024 BMW i4 — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
Looking for a sanity check. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall.
Tahoe single-cylinder misfire comes and goes
Quick one about the Tahoe. A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. W…
XC90: footwell gets wet only after heavy rain (Cleveland)
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing t…
Anyone else: single clunk over small sharp bumps — Seattle owner?
Looking for a sanity check. About 23,500 miles on it.
Old sports-car tires replaced with an unsuitable specification
The replacement promise does not confirm the required load and speed specification. I am trying to keep the transaction understandable. How would you compare t…
M340i wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
Fusion EVAP diagnostic visit never included a fuel stop — P1450
Current situation: The vehicle was tested only after sitting overnight without refueling. Also: Background: It cranks longer after refueling but usually starts…
Dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning — 2019
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits end…
Steering wheel shakes only under highway braking (Bay Area)
Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness variat…
Driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — 2023 Bronco
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame…
Driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — 2018 Q50
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame…
ColdStartLearner641Community StarterDec 25, 20252018 Infiniti Q50 Red SportOrange County3 replies0 helpful
Battery keeps dying after two or three days parked — 1951 F-1
Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal while running. How would you…
2022 Tesla Model 3 — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection — second opinion before I spend money
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
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. Happening around Boston.