Q: Inside edge of tires wearing out too fast
The "Reduced Engine Power" message keeps showing. After the message appears, the power stops and the car drives very slowly. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the problem. It happens intermittently, but more and more often now. The mechanic thought the problem was a sensor in the air cleaner and he repaired that. However, the problem is "still" occurring!
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