Sanity check: temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving — 2024
Quick one about the Model Y. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run,…
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2025 Toyota Camry — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally — anyone dealt with this recently
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…
Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire?
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
Soul reduced-power code cleared before dealer inspection — P1326
The current scan is empty but the earlier warning photograph still exists. (Background: The car entered reduced power with a flashing warning light. Stored cod…
Dealer says they can't reproduce the problem
I've brought the car in twice for an intermittent warning and both times the dealer says no fault found. I have video and timestamps. What's the best way to do…
Palisade steering wheel vibration only at one highway speed (Florida)
The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range. It gets better again above that speed. Tires…
i4: shudder at light throttle around 40 mph
In Atlanta, i get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying to figure out whether this soun…
Windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — second opinion before I spend money
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…
OldSchoolDad400Community StarterApr 19, 20262023 Lincoln Navigator ReserveOrange County3 replies0 helpful
Coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak — 2024
Noticed this on the Buick: the reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hose…
M340i: a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
Quick one about the BMW. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does th…
Anyone else: miata soft-top clicking over small bumps?
Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn't leak. Has anyone isolated a trim/latch/felt c…
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…
Golf R: buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
In Dallas, 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 w…
Anyone else: going one inch smaller for winter wheels (North Jersey)
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…
First used-oil analysis: what matters — 2021 Highlander
I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends are actually useful over time and which one-off num…
Anyone else: what should a real pre-purchase inspection include (Seattle)
I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more than a quick stat…
Camry catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. About 31,500 miles on it.
2023 Kia Telluride — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. About 36,500 miles on it.
Prius: rear end still feels floaty after new shocks — 2013
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels v…
Going one inch smaller for winter wheels — 2021 X5
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…