Recent content by Marcozi

Ahh, got it. Thanks.

Where would the silver come from?

I'm located in northern Virginia. Temps don't get much below 20*F. So, I guess I'm ok. Thanks,

I flushed the brake system yesterday using ATE DOT4 SL1. Supposedly the car need DOT4 SL6. Should I re-flush it with DOT4 SL6. Thanks!

The only way to find all the vacuum leaks is to have the intake system professionally smoke tested.

Probably a mix with the drivetrain designed by Geeley.

Does it burn oil? People are noting that Valvoline Restore and Protect seems to clean the oil control rings and the piston drain holes. Owned a 2001 330Ci couple for 17 years,

I run VMP. Great oil.

But, in the end, it's still a Tesla.

My humble advice: when you find a car that you're interested in, have it undergo a pre-purchase inspection by a reputable indie shop. If the seller refuses to have the car be inspected walk away.

Yup! The AI buildout requires a kazzillion TBs of storage. Western Digital (WDC) and Seagate (STX) stocks are though the roof.

Pull the fuel pump fuse.

Are you sure that the dipstick is fully seated before you take the first reading?

My rental experience shows the Mazdas are quite good.

I'd take the car to a reputable automotive AC shop. Have the tech refill the system with refrigerant with UV dye. When the AC stops working take the car to the shop and have them find and fix the leak. Then have the shop replace the dryer (it's 20 year old and likely shot) and perform a...