Sport: light-throttle shudder around 35–45 mph
In Los Angeles, there is a rumble-strip-like shudder at steady light throttle in a narrow speed range. Harder acceleration or lifting off makes it disappear. H…
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My model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — 2022 GX
Looking for a sanity check. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall.
Sanity check: catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally (Salt Lake City)
Sanity check: catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally (Salt Lake City). It's at 254,500 miles.
Gladiator no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
In Columbus, twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What woul…
2022 BMW X3 — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded (Charlotte)
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-assistance camera needs calibration after windshield — 2024
New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Would you still do the calibration immediately, and…
Temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving — 2021
Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether th…
Going one inch smaller for winter wheels — Denver owner — 2004 Land Cruiser
Looking for a sanity check. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. It's at 140,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay clo…
2013 Nissan 370Z — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try…
Sanity check: brake fluid is old but still looks clean (Orlando)
Noticed this on the GMC: fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appe…
Envision: steering wheel shakes only under highway braking
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…
Gladiator dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning — Columbus owner question
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. It's at 33,000 miles.
Catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally — 2024 Tacoma
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…
New pads squeal at parking-lot speeds — 2017 911
Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you…
Windshield replacement created a highway whistle — Washington DC owner question — 2024 Model Y
Quick one about the car. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple wa…
BoxerHunter130Community StarterApr 22, 20262024 Tesla Model Y Long RangeWashington DC4 replies0 helpful
Car died once at a light and restarted immediately — 2021
Noticed this on the Silverado 1500: the engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or che…
WeekendOwner738Community StarterApr 21, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Northern Virginia2 replies0 helpful
2015 Toyota Sienna: Sliding door reverses before closing
The powered door stops and reverses near the latch. 2015 Toyota Sienna, about 119,900 miles. I am new to this system and would appreciate a plain-language expl…
240Z: a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights (Central Jersey)
In 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 poi…
2021 Honda CR-V — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
Quick one about the CR-V. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate r…
Coolant is old by age but mileage is low — trying to narrow this down (Central Jersey)
Looking for a sanity check. About 95,500 miles on it. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize main…
WeekendDriver470Community StarterApr 9, 20262019 Mazda Mazda3 PreferredCentral Jersey28 replies0 helpful