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Wheels, Tires & AlignmentDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 206,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurement…
PistonGuy576Community StarterSep 4, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LFlorida5 replies0 helpful Recalls & Safety IssuesDiscussionCommunity Starter 2023 Genesis G70 3.3T, about 40,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the dat…
PistonGuy576Community StarterAug 17, 20262023 Genesis G70 3.3TDenver32 replies0 helpful HV Battery Health & RangeDiscussionCommunity Starter 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 38,500 miles. The car carries pets and sees dusty conditions. Is inspecting or cleaning the battery cooling intake/fan a reasonable preventive job when the service pro…
PistonGuy576Community StarterJul 30, 20262022 Volvo XC90 RechargePhoenix0 replies0 helpful 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 81,000 miles. I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends are actually useful over time and which…
PistonGuy576Community StarterJul 24, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangeBrooklyn2 replies0 helpful Wheels, Tires & AlignmentQuestionCommunity Starter 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 62,000 miles. I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, what handling changes should I expect? I…
PistonGuy576Community StarterJul 3, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsSeattle25 replies0 helpful 1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 203,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending da…
PistonGuy576Community StarterMay 28, 20261990 Ford F-150 XLTCleveland41 replies0 helpful Cash vs FinancingBuying adviceCommunity Starter I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a clean transaction. Does payment method really change how you should negotiate vehicle price?
PistonGuy576Community StarterMay 6, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Brooklyn11 replies0 helpful Cars & Parts MarketplaceQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 30,000 miles. Someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they will meet. Is this a common scam pattern an…
PistonGuy576Community StarterMar 20, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostTexas12 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 35,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight d…
PistonGuy576Community StarterMar 5, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackPortland3 replies0 helpful 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 time alone?
PistonGuy576Community StarterJan 13, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangeTampa15 replies0 helpful