2023 Genesis G70 — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
2023 Genesis G70 3.3T, about 67,500 miles. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still m…
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2024 Volkswagen Golf R — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later — buyer question from Connecticut
2024 Volkswagen Golf R, about 32,000 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro — service history disappears for three years
The car has dealer records early in life, then a long blank period, then records again. Seller says maintenance was done independently. Is the gap itself a con…
2023 Subaru Outback — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty?
I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over, or a n…
Question: Driver seat clicks when cornering
I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate…
BoostedHunter61Community StarterJun 22, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveNYC / Long Island0 replies0 helpful
2022 Lexus GX — cPO badge versus independent PPI
2022 Lexus GX 460, about 36,000 miles. The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like…
2024 Land Rover Defender — coolant is old by age but mileage is low
The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on tim…
2024 Buick Envision — seller asks for a deposit before showing the car
Private seller says several people are interested and asks for an electronic deposit to hold the car before I can see it. The listing is not obviously fake, bu…
Do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 22,000 miles. Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not wa…
1990 Ford F-150 XLT — anyone else: Alternator whine after adding a DSP amp
System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds. What is the m…
2005 Ford F-250 — dEF warning came back soon after refill — Central Jersey owner question
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 73,000 miles. DEF was filled recently but the warning returned. Before assuming the level sensor failed, can fluid qual…
NoMarkupFan817Community StarterJun 24, 20262005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeCentral Jersey0 replies0 helpful
2024 Subaru WRX — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update — anyone dealt with this recently?
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…
2019 Audi S4 — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning — anyone dealt with this recently?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2019 Audi S4 Premium Plus, about 77,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for th…
Need advice: Shudder at light throttle around 40 mph
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 sounds more like…
TireDriverCommunity StarterJul 14, 20262023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4Boston / New England0 replies0 helpful
Anyone else: No crank, lights work, then it suddenly starts
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 151,000 miles. Twice this month I turned the key/button and got lights but no crank. After trying again a few minutes later it…
2024 Chevrolet Corvette — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
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…
NoMarkupFan817Community StarterMar 9, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51Brooklyn0 replies0 helpful
2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve — good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve, about 22,000 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this b…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
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 without rand…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 182,500 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does cons…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 169,500 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there…
BoostCollectorCommunity StarterJun 28, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTCalifornia0 replies0 helpful