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Breakdowns & Roadside ProblemsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trusting it on a long trip?
OldSchoolGeek895Community StarterJul 3, 20262019 Volkswagen Atlas SELDenver0 replies0 helpful Certified Pre-OwnedBuying adviceCommunity Starter The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an independent PPI. Overkill or sensible? I am in…
OldSchoolGeek895Community StarterJun 6, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackFlorida7 replies0 helpful EV OwnershipDIYCommunity Starter 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 69,000 miles. Traction battery is charged, but a low-voltage warning appeared after the car sat overnight. I know the small battery can still immobilize an EV. Wh…
OldSchoolGeek895Community StarterApr 11, 20262022 Tesla Model 3 Long RangeBrooklyn5 replies0 helpful Maintenance & Service IntervalsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 154,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I am in C…
OldSchoolGeek895Community StarterFeb 25, 20262017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SVCharlotte6 replies0 helpful Off-RoadDIYCommunity Starter 2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 174,000 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily complicated. When does a…
OldSchoolGeek895Community StarterJan 20, 20262005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeColumbus7 replies0 helpful EV OwnershipDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited, about 23,500 miles. The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shorter than my previous gas cars. Has rotation strategy, tire choice or dri…
OldSchoolGeek895Community StarterJan 17, 20262023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 LimitedCharlotte2 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOBuying adviceCommunity Starter Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you quantify condition, warranty, history and dealer reputation? I am in Chicago.
OldSchoolGeek895Community StarterNov 24, 20252024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostChicago3 replies0 helpful EngineDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 45,500 miles. The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge b…
OldSchoolGeek895Community StarterOct 10, 20252021 Toyota Highlander XLEPortland2 replies0 helpful