2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo — need advice: Project car budget is already getting away from me
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliab…
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Question: Wrangler steering shake after bridge expansion joints
My Wrangler can get a violent steering oscillation after certain sharp bumps at highway speed. It stops when I slow way down. Instead of replacing a steering s…
2023 Audi S5 — service history disappears for three years
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 18,500 miles. The car has dealer records early in life,…
2022 Volvo XC90 — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 55,000 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What d…
1993 Mazda RX-7 — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bea…
2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve, about 118,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more…
ApexBuyer74Community StarterAug 10, 20262023 Lincoln Navigator ReserveNorth Jersey0 replies0 helpful
2019 Volkswagen Atlas — car pulls right even though alignment is green
Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pu…
2018 Volvo S90 — light-throttle shudder around 35–45 mph
There is a rumble-strip-like shudder at steady light throttle in a narrow speed range. Harder acceleration or lifting off makes it disappear.
2019 Porsche Macan — history report shows a minor accident with no details
Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in photos. What should the PPI focus on befo…
2021 Tesla Model S — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection — trying to narrow this down
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
2024 Jeep Gladiator — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 34,000 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visi…
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — light-throttle shudder around 35–45 mph
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, about 52,500 miles. There is a rumble-strip-like shudder at steady light throttle in a narrow speed range. Harder acceleratio…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — what changed after 100k miles?
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
UsedCarDaily840Community StarterNov 4, 20252013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTOrlando0 replies0 helpful
2024 Ram 1500 — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake/vacuum leak the first place t…
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasi…
LongMilesDriver187Community StarterAug 9, 20262023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4Salt Lake City0 replies0 helpful
2024 Rivian R1S — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
Air down for trails but still drive pavement between sections
Trail system has short paved sections between dirt. What's a sensible pressure strategy if I don't want to air up/down every 10 minutes but also don't want to…
2020 BMW M2 — dedicated winter tires or modern all-weather tires?
2020 BMW M2 Competition, about 70,000 miles. Most roads are plowed quickly, but there are cold wet days, slush and a handful of serious storms. For a daily dri…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — dyno numbers changed more than the car feels
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 71,000 miles. Two dyno sessions on diffe…
ShopEnthusiast444Community StarterApr 20, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Florida0 replies0 helpful
2024 Audi Q5 — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus, about 21,000 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work.…