Anyone else: infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update — 2004
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps r…
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Anyone else: square wheel setup on a car that came staggered?
I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, what handling changes should I expect? I am in N…
MarketWrenchCommunity StarterNov 2, 20252025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridNashville2 replies0 helpful
2500 coolant is old by age but mileage is low (San Diego)
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…
Anyone else: car pulls right even though alignment is green — 2016
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…
Sanity check: wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection (New York)
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
Escalade car hesitates once, then drives normally
Every few days I get a brief hesitation pulling away from a stop. It feels like the engine cuts power for half a second and then everything is normal.
CityBuilder25Community StarterNov 1, 20252022 Cadillac Escalade SportSalt Lake City7 replies0 helpful
A/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights (Central Jersey)
The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airf…
Long crank only after filling the fuel tank
The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior…
Car died once at a light and restarted immediately — 2024 WRX (Salt Lake City)
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…
Windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter (Salt Lake City)
Noticed this on the Outlander: a new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer proc…
WeekendNomadCommunity StarterOct 30, 20252024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SELSalt Lake City5 replies0 helpful
Ram SCR catalyst quote with no DEF or dosing findings — P20EE
The emissions report lists a code but not the diagnostic evidence behind the catalyst decision. Background: An aftertreatment warning appeared after weeks of s…
Short-trip driving and oil-change intervals — 2023 Wrangler
In Houston, 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 se…
Single clunk over small sharp bumps — 2023
In Northern Virginia, 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 li…
RoadTripPilot788Community StarterNov 1, 20252023 Jeep Wrangler RubiconNorthern Virginia1 reply0 helpful
Driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — 2021 Palisade (Brooklyn)
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…
PPI found $1,800 of upcoming work (North Jersey)
In North Jersey, inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimate as a dollar-for…
Short-trip driving and oil-change intervals — 2013
Short-trip driving and oil-change intervals — 2013. CPO paperwork has saved me once; I still read every line.
NoMarkupGal502Community StarterOct 19, 20252013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTNorthern Virginia12 replies0 helpful
2015 Ram 2500 6.7 diesel: P20EE during mostly short trips
An aftertreatment warning appeared after weeks of short journeys. 2015 Ram 2500 6.7 diesel, about 94,100 miles. I would rather book one useful diagnostic visit…
Brake fluid is old but still looks clean — 2013
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 am in Dallas. H…
Light-throttle shudder around 35–45 mph (Charlotte)
In Charlotte, there is a rumble-strip-like shudder at steady light throttle in a narrow speed range. Harder acceleration or lifting off makes it disappear. How…
OldSchoolWeekendCommunity StarterOct 18, 20252023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 LimitedCharlotte22 replies0 helpful
Clunk when changing from reverse to drive (Nationwide)
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, d…