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  1. john_pifer

    Notchy 3rd Gear Engagement in 2024 Elantra N

    Well, I don’t want anybody but myself working on it if possible. And so far it doesn’t rise to the level of me taking it in. I may call and talk to an advisor and see if there is a TSB. I’ll switch it to a different fluid and see if that makes a difference.
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    Notchy 3rd Gear Engagement in 2024 Elantra N

    I bought my 2024 Hyundai Elantra N new in July 2024 and it now has over 19,000 miles. Since new, I've noticed notchy engagement into 3rd gear, especially when cold, but not usually at lower RPM. The issue is with engaging 3rd gear only, and the notchy engagement is sort of sporadic; I've tried...
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    Tell me why not to buy a 2025 Nissan Altima

    CVT always gets a no from me. I’m gonna go with an unconventional (for BITOG), and far more interesting, suggestion: Have you considered the Sonata (2024+) or Kia K5? The Kia would be the sportier of these mechanical twins, with the Sonata being more lux. They have an 8-speed torque...
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    2013-2017 Pilot and Odyssey VCM Warranty Extension Announced Today, June 17, 2025

    It would be very interesting to know what the software update consists of.
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    Photo Thread for Unusual Vehicles

    Oh yeah, I remember those very well! Growing up in the Memphis area, lots of people bought them. At that time, the Japanese were already a few years into their absolute domination of automotive quality, and everyone was absolutely just astounded by the quality and refinement that cars like...
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    2013-2017 Pilot and Odyssey VCM Warranty Extension Announced Today, June 17, 2025

    You missed this part: “To further ensure customer satisfaction and confidence, any affected vehicles from now until January 31, 2026 will be covered regardless of time in service or mileage.“
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    2013-2017 Pilot and Odyssey VCM Warranty Extension Announced Today, June 17, 2025

    Yep. Best bet on the Hondas is to muzzle. Our 2024 Odyssey has been with the S-VCM since it had 1000 miles. And gets 5000 mi OCIs.
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    2013-2017 Pilot and Odyssey VCM Warranty Extension Announced Today, June 17, 2025

    Someone on the Odyssey subreddit just posted that it’s been announced today through the “Honda Interactive Network” (apparently dealer-only communications) that Honda is extending powertrain warranty coverage for 2013-2017 Odysseys and Pilots for VCM-related fault codes (P0301-0304) related to...
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    MolaKule Q&A on Aircraft Structures VI WIngs

    Fuel what you’re looking for?
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    Israel claims to have destroyed two Iranian F-14s on the ground

    I’d like to get back to discussion on tactical operations between IRAF and IDAF. @Astro14 I remember you mentioning in past discussions that Iran had probably been able to reverse engineer the Phoenix. How big of a threat would one of Iran’s F-14s be with a functioning homegrown version of the...
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    Israel claims to have destroyed two Iranian F-14s on the ground

    Again, that’s not going to happen. If anyone, the Iranian people (who Bibi has said Israel has no beef with) will rise up and take control of their own destiny.
  12. john_pifer

    Israel claims to have destroyed two Iranian F-14s on the ground

    That’s never been anyone’s plan.
  13. john_pifer

    Israel claims to have destroyed two Iranian F-14s on the ground

    You’re basing that on months-old reports. I think everything’s different now, after the events of the past few days.
  14. john_pifer

    Israel claims to have destroyed two Iranian F-14s on the ground

    You mean they were very close. The alternative was letting their trajectory continue into guaranteed nuke development, which, reportedly, wasn’t far off.
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    MolaKule Q&A on Aircraft Structures VI WIngs

    So their required max speed is lower?
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    MolaKule Q&A on Aircraft Structures VI WIngs

    @Astro14 Just sort of a general question: What speed do you like to fly at in the 757 when in a “holding pattern” for some reason, such as, to wait for T’storms to pass out of the area of the airport? Is there a certain range specified by your company or in the flight manual? Or is it...
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    Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8) Crash

    He does make a compelling argument for the RAT being deployed, and I have to admit, it DOES sound exactly like a RAT (being in aircraft maintenance on Embraers, I have heard a RAT up close and personal many times, as we do test-runs of the RAT on the ground, using a hydraulic motor attached to a...
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    Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8) Crash

    Terrorism? Suicide? One of the pilots (or someone else) could have shut off the engines. Remember the incident where a deadheading pilot (who had been taking psychedelic mushrooms recently) reached up from his jump seat and tried to pull the fire handles on an E175 not that long ago? If...
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