2006 Mazda RX-8 — 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…
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Car died once at a light and restarted immediately (San Diego)
In San Diego, 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 prioriti…
2023 Ford Bronco — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — New Jersey owner question
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
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Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Worth a shop visit?
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Anyone else: oil level drops between services with no puddle?
Quick one about the Bronco. I started measuring the oil level every few hundred miles and it is definitely falling between changes. There is no obvious puddle…
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How should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded
A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, pen…
Driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — 2024 Envision (San Antonio)
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…
Anyone else: catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally — second opinion before I spend money?
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370Z my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not (Queens)
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…
Driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — 2013 370Z (Detroit)
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. I'm in Detroit.
2023 Toyota 4Runner — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
Quick one about the 4Runner. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke cle…
2015 Volkswagen Golf — going one inch smaller for winter wheels (Las Vegas)
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…
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1. The starter is listed for replacement without battery or cable test results. 2. Background: Cranking sounds slower on the first start of the day. Stored cod…
New pads squeal more than the old ones — 2024 F-150
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ColdStartFan91Community StarterMay 5, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostCentral Florida28 replies0 helpful
Sanity check: blower works on some speeds but not others
In California, cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. I put a lot of miles on in California,…
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Catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally — 2017 Grand Cherokee
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…
FlatSixDIYerCommunity StarterMay 14, 20262017 Jeep Grand Cherokee LimitedNashville3 replies0 helpful
Outback second new battery versus finding the parked drain
Another battery is proposed without a sleep-state current measurement. Background: A recent battery replacement did not end the problem. 2017 Subaru Outback 2.…
2024 Jeep Gladiator — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it (Miami)
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data…