2015 Volkswagen Golf — dEF warning came back soon after refill — Bay Area owner question
2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI, about 159,500 miles. DEF was filled recently but the warning returned. Before assuming the level sensor failed, can fluid quality, cr…
Trucks, towing & off-road
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally…
2005 Ford F-250 — dEF warning came back soon after refill — second opinion before I spend money
DEF was filled recently but the warning returned. Before assuming the level sensor failed, can fluid quality, crystallization or heater issues produce the same…
CanyonScout481Community StarterDec 22, 20252005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeColumbus30 replies0 helpful
2005 Ford F-250 — dPF regenerations seem much more frequent
The truck has been doing more short trips and active regeneration seems to happen more often. No codes. What scan data helps confirm soot load and regen freque…
PistonBuilder720Community StarterDec 22, 20252005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeNationwide1 reply0 helpful
2020 Toyota Tundra — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds
2020 Toyota Tundra SR5, about 108,000 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected. Befo…
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost — dEF warning came back shortly after refill
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 118,000 miles. Filled the DEF tank but warning returned sooner than expected. Before blaming the sensor, can old/con…
DetailHunterCommunity StarterDec 18, 20252024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostRaleigh6 replies0 helpful
2024 Ram 1500 — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds
The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected. Before buying suspension parts, what would you ve…
2023 Toyota 4Runner — second battery versus portable power station
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 47,500 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unne…
1999 Toyota 4Runner — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family…
2019 Ram 2500 — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds — trying to narrow this down
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 127,000 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected.
Need advice: Trailer feels nervous in crosswinds
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 1,200 miles. Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I exp…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — second battery versus portable power station
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 62,500 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical s…
DieselScout63Community StarterDec 6, 20252021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Raleigh5 replies0 helpful
2005 Ford F-250 — second battery versus portable power station — anyone dealt with this recently?
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 185,500 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical syste…
MarketHauler673Community StarterDec 4, 20252005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeLos Angeles13 replies0 helpful
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — lift installed — what geometry should be rechecked?
The vehicle drives okay after the lift but steering return-to-center is weaker. What alignment values and suspension geometry matter most instead of just accep…
ColdStartDetailer962Community StarterDec 2, 20251988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Long Island11 replies0 helpful
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds
The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected. Before buying suspension parts, what would you ve…
2024 Ford F-150 — second battery versus portable power station
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 34,500 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical sys…
RotorWrench276Community StarterDec 2, 20252024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostColumbus2 replies0 helpful
Payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 14,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks lik…
OldSchoolPilotCommunity StarterNov 28, 20251988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Central Florida3 replies0 helpful
2024 Ford F-150 — steering oscillation after hitting a sharp bump — buyer question from Boston
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 44,000 miles. Certain bumps can start a violent steering oscillation that stops only after slowing down.
GarageDaily128Community StarterNov 26, 20252024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostBoston3 replies0 helpful
Wrangler steering shake after bridge expansion joints
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 62,000 miles. My Wrangler can get a violent steering oscillation after certain sharp bumps at highway speed. It stops when I…
1990 Ford F-150 — second battery versus portable power station
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 211,500 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessari…