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BMW radiator leak and recommended replacements?

2009 BMW E90 328i AT with 140k km I was replacing my radiator fan and noticed that my radiator appears to be leaking from both ends where the tubes join the header plates. Has anyone seen a radiator...

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Porsche Taycan Nurburgring Lap Record

Kind of shows just how much more Porsche knows about how to make a car go fast when it counts.

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Article about AI: Unsettling?

I found this article a bit unsettling, and while I can see some value in AI, some uses can easily be used for nefarious or even illegal purposes. What are your thoughts? A New Kind of AI Copy Can Fully...

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Castrol Edge EP sale at Advance Auto Parts

All varieties of Castrol Edge Extended Performance is on sale for $23.05 at AAP. I checked a few stores and they all had the deal going on.

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Apprentice System Operator Job Posting, California

Hey everyone. On another forum I'm on I post up utility career opportunities from time to time. Figured I would put one up here to see if anyone(or their kids) might be interested. PG&E has posted...

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Valvoline Restore & Protect 5w-30 (Gonna Take a Chance)

We bought a new 2024 Ford edge with the 2.0 ecoboost. I always do an early change before 1000 miles. I always say I'm gonna try mobil one esp 5w30 but I always back out when I see it doesn't have the...

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Aircraft Collision at Haneda

From CNN this AM: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/02/asia/japan-airlines-plane-fire-airport-intl-hnk/index.html First reports indicate all evacuated safely. Collision between passenger jet and...

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Castrol GTX HM 10W-40 $1.65/qt AAP

Castrol GTX HM 10W-40 $1.65/qt at Advance Auto Price and availability might depend on location. Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

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Red calipers only for sports cars

I think red calipers look nice but maybe only in sports cars? What about a pickup?

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Looking for a commuter car that is fuel efficient, reliable, and low priced.

Hi - I'm looking for suggestions for an ultra low priced, fuel efficient, reliable commuter car with perhaps 120k miles that could handle a 150 mile roundtrip daily commute of easy highway driving with...

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What are you doing right now?

Will be interesting to see if this thread takes off. So, for those that have the time and can safely do so.. Please post up, what you are doing right now. I will start. Just made some French Toast,...

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Red pocket Verizon Network

Considering switching to Red Pocket from Visible but I would like to guarantee being able to stay on Verizon network. Whenever I try to price out a plan with the existing phone, Red Pocket defaults to...

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2013 Venza going through oil

Happy New year I have a 2013 Toyota Venza v-6 SE. At around 160,000 I was burning a quart of oil every 1000 miles. I had the PCV replaced and now at a 169000 I burn a quart of oil every 500 miles. I...

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C-Cell Rechargeable Batteries

What's good? I figured I'd ask you tech savvy wizards. I have one appliance that takes c-cell batteries. Looking for the batteries and the charger.

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Why are indys apprehensive with ATF Services?

I have been advising a family member to get their jatco special nissan 4 speed a/t serviced. The tc has a shudder between 30-40, light pedal. I pulled the dipstick, fluid appears a dark maroon on a...

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Not getting the internet speed I pay for

I recently upgraded from cable internet to fiber. I am paying for 1 gbps internet. I have a Linksys WRT 1900AC router that is supposed to be gig speed compatible. I have the router configured to have...

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Welp my truck just "dropped" a lifter

I was driving home and I accelerated through a yellow light (that I couldn't have stopped in time anyways). I got out of the truck, and heard a noticable tick that wasn't there when I left work. I shut...

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Hypothetically, who makes a good 5w-20 for a modern, non-turbo engine?

I know many on here think 0w-20s have better formulations than 5w-20s. But just out of curiosity, who is making the highest quality 5w-20 right now (excluding the "premium" brands that cost a fortune)....

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2024 Honda Odyssey

We are a growing family and want a larger vehicle to fit car seats and such. The minivan segment is ruled by just 4 nameplates - Chrysler, Honda, Kia, and Toyota. We have a family GM discount ….so we...

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Favorite cream soda!?

Hello brothers! Who likes them some delicious cream soda? I just had some IBC cream soda this weekend from Wallymart and it was fantastic. What’s your favorite?

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