Intercooler upgrade before adding more power?
On repeated pulls I can feel the car soften as temperatures rise. Would you prioritize an intercooler before adding more boost, even if the current setup is otherwise stock? I'd rather test this logi…
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2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road — dEF warning came back shortly after refill
Filled the DEF tank but warning returned sooner than expected. Before blaming the sensor, can old/contaminated fluid or crystallization create this kind of behavior? I'd rather test this logically th…
ColdStartTuner16Community StarterMay 15, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadNashville1 reply0 helpful
Square wheel setup on a car that came staggered
2023 BMW M340i xDrive, about 48,000 miles. Thinking about moving to a square setup for tire rotation and track use. Besides fitment, what handling changes should I expect on a car calibrated around s…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 78,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes…
ColdStartTuner16Community StarterMay 8, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEOrange County1 reply0 helpful
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus — fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on paper. What compromises have actually ma…
2024 Lexus RX 350h — do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?
Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past 150k. How would you set an interval bas…
Question: 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 document this so there's a useful service…