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- unmuffled engine noise only in 1st gear
Hey yall, not sure if this is the right place for this, but I figured I'd give it a shot.
When I accelerate from a stop, I hear what sounds like unmuffled engine noise that sounds like it's coming from near the front of the car. It's not a complete roar like the muffler fell off but it's way louder than I'm used to. After I hit 2nd gear (automatic) the noise essentially stops and it sounds normal again. The sound can't be reproduced in neutral. I inspected what I could and the exhaust line is rusty but doesn't appear to be broken. I also don't see any issues with mileage.
Anyone have any ideas?
And if this isn't the right place, can someone direct me to the right place?
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012 Automatic V6
- You all prefer Summer/Winter Tires or All-Weather Tires more?
Pictured is me currently needing to switch my Tires out on both my Cars! Which do you folks use?
- 2023 / 2024 Prius and Prius Prime recall notice
TL;DR: Prius and Prius Prime have a flaw where the rear doors may get water-leak (possibly from a car wash?) and randomly open even while driving. Toyota has issued a large scale recall as well as a stop-selling order to all dealerships.
That basically covers all 5th Gen Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. So until this door issue is fixed, no one is buying that vehicle.
- Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as originalwww.greencarreports.com Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original
With a modest battery pack and Protean in-wheel units, this classic Land Rover Defender conversion likely weighs less than upcoming Land Rover EVs.
- Mercedes becomes the first automaker to sell autonomous cars in the U.S. that don't come with a requirement that drivers watch the roadfortune.com Exclusive: Mercedes becomes the first automaker to sell autonomous cars in the U.S. that don't come with a requirement that drivers watch the road
Mercedes is the first automaker to sell level 3 autonomous cars to U.S. consumers, after announcing plans to do so last year.
- The $500,000 hardcore 2025 Ford Mustang money alone can't buy: New supercharged V8-powered muscle car could be the brand's most exclusive carwww.carsguide.com.au The $500,000 hardcore 2025 Ford Mustang money alone can't buy: New supercharged V8-powered muscle car could be the brand's most exclusive car - Car News
Ford’s new Mustang GTD road racer could be the most exclusive pony car ever built. Money alone isn’t enough to secure the $US325,000 ($505,000) hardcore coupe, with Ford asking potential buyers to make a pitch on why they should have the privilege of owning one.
>Money alone isn’t enough to secure the $US325,000 ($505,000) hardcore coupe, with Ford asking potential buyers to make a pitch on why they should have the privilege of owning one.
How is this legal?
- Tuned Ford Fiesta with 850bhp Focus RS Engine!www.fastcar.co.uk Tuned Ford Fiesta with 850bhp Focus RS Engine!
Discover Tom Blackwood's five-cylinder, 850bhp, all-wheel drive, tuned Ford Fiesta, built to fulfil Gymkhana dreams.
- Every Car Still For Sale With A Stickshift In America, Ranked By Number Of Gearswww.theautopian.com Every Car Still For Sale With A Stickshift In America, Ranked By Number Of Gears - The Autopian
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- If we include the upcoming 2025 Crown Signia, Toyota has 10 different SUV models in the US
- Corolla Cross
- RAV4
- bZ4X
- Venza
- Highlander
- Grand Highlander
- 4Runner
- Land Cruiser
- Sequoia
- A Crown Signia crossover in 2025
Does any other carmaker have this many SUVs/Crossovers being sold at the same time? Seems like so much overlap between them that I'm surprised it's profitable to do this, let alone to have to keep up regular refreshes/redesigns of 10 different models without them starting to look the same.
- Toyota Crown Landscape debuts as forbidden fruit for Subaru crowdwww.motorauthority.com Toyota Crown Landscape debuts as forbidden fruit for Subaru crowd
Toyota's latest Crown variant targets the soft-roader segment.
- Can we please have a ew X-Terra and not the family wagon in the Middle East?
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- The Toyota USA Museum is crushing a classic Cressida and record-setting Priusjapanesenostalgiccar.com The Toyota USA Museum is crushing a classic Cressida and record-setting Prius
We are sad to report that the Toyota USA Museum appears to be sending two of its cars to the crusher. A gold 1978 Cressida and a 2003 Prius with a very distinct livery have surfaced in a recycling …
- Modified Ford Sierra RS Cosworthwww.fastcar.co.uk Modified Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
Show-winning finish, never welded, impeccable history – but this modified Sierra RS Cosworth is no trailer queen.
- Nissan Sold Just One GT-R a Day Last Quarterwww.thedrive.com Nissan Sold Just One GT-R a Day Last Quarter
Nissan's supercar tuning icon, the R35 GT-R, is getting really long in the tooth. Its slow sales reflect that.
- Ford Mustang Is Still The Best Selling Sport Car Globallyvoi.id Ford Mustang Is Still The Best Selling Sport Car Globally
Ford Mustang started its seventh decade with brilliant achievements! This legendary sports car is again the best-selling in the United States based on registration data for new vehicles in 2023.
I mean is that much more of an accomplishment if it's the only petrol sports car still sold in most the world?
- Best Car Company April Fools' Day Jokeswww.fastcar.co.uk Best Car Company April Fools' Day Jokes
Every year on this exact day, car brands tend to get a bit silly. Here are some of the best car company April Fools' Day jokes from the past.
- 2025 Subaru Forester Boasts Brawny Styling, More Tech, and a Quiet Cabinwww.consumerreports.org Preview: 2025 Subaru Forester Boasts Brawny Styling, More Tech, and a Quiet Cabin - Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports previews the 2025 Subaru Forester with words and video noting the SUV has a driver monitoring system and that a tablet-style infotainment screen is an available upgrade.
- What’s The Worst Facelift Since 2000?www.carscoops.com What’s The Worst Facelift Since 2000?
Sometimes mid-life tweaks actually improve a car’s looks, but occasionally they’re a major step backwards
- Baltimore bridge collapse has automakers scrambling at nation's biggest port for cars - Autoblogwww.autoblog.com Baltimore bridge collapse has automakers scrambling at nation's biggest port for cars - Autoblog
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has disrupted shipping at one of the largest ports in the country — and the busiest U.S. port for car shipments. Automakers are scrambling to deal with new supply chain issues.
I didn't realize Baltimore was so important for the car market of the Midwest and East Coast. Apparently 800,000+ cars are delivered per year through the Port of Baltimore, but with the bridge collapse today it sounds like shipments could cause some car market issues for a swath of the country.
- Why the NA Mazda Miata OEM wheel has 7 spokes instead of 8japanesenostalgiccar.com Why the NA Mazda Miata OEM wheel has 7 spokes instead of 8
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- Citroën Is Coming Back with a giant USB?
Did anybody else see this and think the logo on the door was a giant USB port for charging this electric car sold in the USA (but only DC) and in the EU where you might not even need a license if your county classifies it as a "quadracycle" instead. https://lemmy.ca/pictrs/image/842b2ead-fb7c-4224-a452-5f3c8af74af3.png
- I'm a car enthusiast, not a turbo nerd... Jim....I sold three gas cars and bought two EV's PART 1!open.substack.com I sold three gasoline vehicles and bought two electric cars - Part 1
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A car enthusiast with a racing history's take on two EV's.
- 2025 Infiniti QX80: This Is It
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- Kubota Diesel-Powered Honda Insight With a Supercharger Averages 73 MPGwww.thedrive.com Kubota Diesel-Powered Honda Insight With a Supercharger Averages 73 MPG
A YouTuber swapped a Kubota three-cylinder diesel engine into a first-gen Honda Insight and then supercharged it.
- Trailer brake circuit breaker advice.
We're preparing to move about 1000mi.
I'm getting my truck ready to tow a trailer for our three potbelly pigs, two cats and a dog.
'98 Ranger XLT with 4.0L V6, auto trans. Rated for 5900lbs tow, 9500 gross. Even has the overdrive disable and good rear end ratio.
I'm adding a Redarc Liberty brake control. The 7-way plug kit I got includes 30 and 40 amp auto reset breakers for the control and trailer power.
Here's the thing. I don't like the idea of an automatically resetting breaker at 30 amps or more due to the risk of fire or frying the electronics in my truck. I would prefer to install manual reset breakers. I understand that an auto reset might allow some brake capability in the event of a short and that is why they are used. I just don't feel like the auto breaker justification is that likely vs the other risks of auto breakers.
How long does it take the auto breakers to reset?
What are the real world risks using manual reset breakers?
Opinions/thoughts greatly appreciated!
- Boy, 11, found driving BMW towing caravan on M1www.bbc.com Boy, 11, found driving BMW towing caravan on M1
Police arrest the boy on suspicion of dangerous driving, theft and burglary.
I have many more questions. Where did he get BMW? Was he acting alone or is a part of a group? How well was he driving?
