Anyone else: windshield replacement created a highway whistle — 2023
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…
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2017 Chevrolet Equinox: Heater blows cold while the gauge rises
Cabin heat disappears as indicated engine temperature increases. 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, about 80,800 miles. I want to understand the test before approving mor…
Anyone else: battery dies after the car sits for a weekend — anyone dealt with this recently (Raleigh)
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Anyone else: inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire?
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Quick one about the GLE. I found surface rust starting on a few brackets and seams underneath.
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Windshield was replaced last week and now I hear a whistle around 55 mph that wasn't there before. Glass looks seated correctly. Is there a simple way to pinpo…
2024 Ford Mustang — alignment still pulls after tires were rotated
Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires to check radial pull befo…
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Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want to…
BoxerPilot91Community StarterOct 28, 20251988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Pennsylvania3 replies0 helpful
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Noticed this on the Polestar: battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal…
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Can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels — 2007 Cayman (DMV / Maryland)
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Battery dies after the car sits for a weekend — 2024 Corvette
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Footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — 2013 Prius
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