WRX: catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, wh…
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EV9 check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it (Bay Area)
Noticed this on the EV9: the light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be usef…
Anyone else: my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — trying to narrow this down (Florida)
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
DealDetailer461Community StarterDec 18, 20252024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorFlorida2 replies0 helpful
2016 Ford F-150 2.7 EcoBoost: Passenger carpet wet after rain
Which missing detail would help narrow this down? The carpet becomes wet even when the air conditioner has not been used. 2016 Ford F-150 2.7 EcoBoost, about 1…
Going one inch smaller for winter wheels — 2018 S90
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements sho…
Brake fluid is old but still looks clean — buyer question from Orlando?
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? I'm in Orlando.
Buzzing noise only at one engine RPM — Detroit owner
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without rand…
Windshield replacement created a highway whistle — 2013 Prius
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak…
1968 Ford Mustang — weird vibration only between 62–70 mph
Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph. Above that it actually gets a littl…
My model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
Quick one about the car. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are af…
Humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM — 2018 Optima
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…
Anyone else: first used oil analysis — what should I care about (Bay Area)
In Bay Area, thinking about sending an oil sample in mostly to establish a baseline. For a normal street car, which numbers are actually useful over time and w…
Forester going one inch smaller for winter wheels — Cleveland owner
Quick one about the car. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearan…
Bronco do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use (Seattle)
Noticed this on the Bronco: most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I al…
2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1.5T: P1101 and a rough idle
The engine stumbles at idle and fuel economy seems worse. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1.5T, about 66,100 miles. I can check accessible items, but I am not set up for…
Model Y: coolant is old by time but low mileage
Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to prioritize maintenance that matters rather t…
NorthDailyCommunity StarterDec 16, 20252024 Tesla Model Y Long RangeUpstate New York5 replies0 helpful
Anyone else: humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM (Philadelphia)
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…
Equinox oil topped up, timing code still unresolved — P0014
Note: The shop considers the warning handled because the level is now correct. Detail: Background: The dipstick needed topping up and a timing-control code is…
2020 Kia Stinger — delayed engagement into Drive when cold
Noticed this on the car: after sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behave…
New tires are much louder than the old set — 2013 G37
In Texas, same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Worth a shop visit?