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Denis Flierl

@denisflierl

Writer, author, storyteller, Senior @torquenewsauto Reporter since 2012. Follow me at @WorldsCoolRides @SubaruReport

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“I just bought my 2025 RAV4 3 days ago from a Toyota dealership, and it’s got only 21k miles on it," Lynn shared. "As I was driving it the other night, the dash said 'stop/start unavailable,' and then when I got home, I idled in my driveway for maybe 30 minutes. When I got out,

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One computer glitch just turned this Chevy Silverado $60,000 workhorse into a driveway ornament, proving that even a legendary badge can't save you from a "processor death sentence. Imagine this: You invest $60,000 in a modern workhorse only to have its brain flatline during a

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In our research into Tundra reliability, we recently found Mark Cisco, a die-hard Titan owner who was ready to jump ship to Toyota. He told the Toyota Tundra Owners Facebook group, “I joined this group thinking my next truck would be a 2026 Toyota Tundra. But after reading these

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Most truck owners worry about fuel economy or towing capacity, but Juanita Mikkola is just worried about stopping. Imagine shifting your brand-new $70,000 pickup into gear and having it take off like a dragster without your foot even touching the pedal. This is exactly what

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Towing heavy with your Ford F-150 5.0L V8? Don't let your 10-speed transmission overheat on those long hauls. Here is how to manage temps and protect your rig like a pro. Read more from Denis Flierl Torque News: torquenews.com/1084/f-150-50l… #FordF150 #Towing #TruckLife #V8

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Honda CR-V Longevity: iSeeCars data shows a 10.6% probability of reaching 250,000+ miles, 1.2x the average SUV. Essential reliability data for high-mileage owners. Denis Flierl Torque News #HondaCRV #CarRepair #Reliability torquenews.com/1084/honda-cr-…

Honda CR-V Longevity: iSeeCars data shows a 10.6% probability of reaching 250,000+ miles, 1.2x the average SUV. 

Essential reliability data for high-mileage owners. 

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Ever wonder why your new Toyota RAV4 smells like it’s burning? It’s not just you—it’s "thermal soak." Here is why your 2025 model is acting up and what it means for your transmission. Read more: torquenews.com/1084/toyota-ra… Denis Flierl Torque News #Toyota #RAV4 #CarMaintenance

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Is your Chevy Silverado throwing a P0606 code? This critical PCM processor fault is more than just a glitch—it’s driving frustrated owners straight to Toyota. Read more: torquenews.com/1084/chevy-sil… Denis Flierl Torque News #Chevy #Silverado #Toyota #Trucks

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A Nissan Titan PRO-4X owner is ready to make the leap to a 2026 Toyota Tundra, but the truck’s problems are making him reconsider. Details: torquenews.com/1084/2026-priu…

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A 2025 #Ram1500 owner’s 6th Gen nightmare includes "limp mode" scares and a surging engine that defies the brakes. Is Stellantis’ Hurricane I6 rollout a safety disaster? Here is the full report for Ram owners & buyers. torquenews.com/1084/2025-ram-… Denis Flierl Torque News

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Boost MPG by swapping to 17-inch wheels on the 2023-2026 Toyota Prius. Technical breakdown of 3 MPG gains, NHTSA Recall 24V-274 (Rear Door Latch) details, and part availability. Read more: torquenews.com/1084/2023-2026… Denis Flierl Torque News #Toyota #Prius #MPG #Recall

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Honda CR-V Longevity: iSeeCars data shows a 10.6% probability of reaching 250,000+ miles, 1.2x the average SUV. Essential reliability data for high-mileage owners. Denis Flierl Torque News #HondaCRV #CarRepair #Reliability torquenews.com/1084/honda-cr-…

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Recent iSeeCars longevity data indicates that the Honda CR-V has a 10.6% probability of reaching a 250,000-mile threshold, placing it as the lowest-ranked Honda model for extreme longevity compared to the Pilot (13.1%) and Ridgeline (14.7%). While the 6th-generation CR-V remains

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The 2026 Toyota Prius 17-inch wheel setup offers a 3-4 MPG gain over the 19-inch wheel set. Simultaneously, NHTSA Recall 26V-049 addresses a rear door latch defect in 141,286 units, which can cause water intrusion and cause doors to open while in motion. torquenews.com/1084/2023-2026…

The 2026 Toyota Prius 17-inch wheel setup offers a 3-4 MPG gain over the 19-inch wheel set. Simultaneously, NHTSA Recall 26V-049 addresses a rear door latch defect in 141,286 units, which can cause water intrusion and cause doors to open while in motion. torquenews.com/1084/2023-2026…
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Moving from a Sierra luxury rig to the Coyote-powered Ford is a bold play that’s sparking debate. Rich traded his '23 Denali for a 502A F-150, proving that high-end tech and V8 soul might just beat out the "Gold Standard" of GMC luxury. torquenews.com/1084/2023-gmc-… Torque News

Moving from a Sierra luxury rig to the Coyote-powered Ford is a bold play that’s sparking debate. Rich traded his '23 Denali for a 502A F-150, proving that high-end tech and V8 soul might just beat out the "Gold Standard" of GMC luxury.  torquenews.com/1084/2023-gmc-… <a href="/torquenewsauto/">Torque News</a>
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Your Highlander Platinum should be a vault, not a wind tunnel. Tyler’s cabin is screaming, and Denis Flierl found out why. It’s a hidden seal defect most shops miss. Don't sell your Toyota yet, try this 5-minute insider hack first. torquenews.com/1084/2021-toyo… Torque News

Your Highlander Platinum should be a vault, not a wind tunnel. 

Tyler’s cabin is screaming, and <a href="/DenisFlierl/">Denis Flierl </a> found out why. It’s a hidden seal defect most shops miss. Don't sell your Toyota yet, try this 5-minute insider hack first.

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I found a recent post shared in a Facebook community of Ford truck enthusiasts where Rich Tulley highlighted his jump from a premium 2023 Denali to a 2025 F-150 Lariat, proving that even the most loyal GMC fans are finding a better value proposition in the 502A and FX4 off-road

I found a recent post shared in a Facebook community of Ford truck enthusiasts where Rich Tulley highlighted his jump from a premium 2023 Denali to a 2025 F-150 Lariat, proving that even the most loyal GMC fans are finding a better value proposition in the 502A and FX4 off-road
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In my recent research on Toyota reliability trends, I came across a post in a Facebook community of Highlander owners where Tyler Hurt highlighted a frustrating Highlander Platinum cabin defect that is shattering the premium experience for many long-time fans of the brand. He

In my recent research on Toyota reliability trends, I came across a post in a Facebook community of Highlander owners where Tyler Hurt highlighted a frustrating Highlander Platinum cabin defect that is shattering the premium experience for many long-time fans of the brand.

He
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Chevy Silverado owners are ditching factory lifts for a smarter setup. Here’s why the 2.7L TurboMax is the sleeper pick for ice fishing and snow, but only if you avoid one costly trim mistake. Read more here: torquenews.com/1084/2026-silv… Denis Flierl Torque News

Chevy Silverado owners are ditching factory lifts for a smarter setup. 

Here’s why the 2.7L TurboMax is the sleeper pick for ice fishing and snow, but only if you avoid one costly trim mistake. 

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A $17k repair bill on a 2025 Model Y with 20k miles? One owner’s nightmare reveals a massive loophole: a single scrape on the underside could void your entire power cell protection. The fine print every Tesla owner must see: torquenews.com/1084/tesla-mod… Torque News #Tesla

A $17k repair bill on a 2025 Model Y with 20k miles? 

One owner’s nightmare reveals a massive loophole: a single scrape on the underside could void your entire power cell protection. 

The fine print every Tesla owner must see: 
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