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You can't since it's a wax type coating. Perhaps a rubberized type coating would stick to it, but I doubt it. It would need to be physically removed.

Sounds to me like the CS valve is not functioning. From the description, it sounds like it discharges the liquid refrigerant to the suction chamber of the compressor, not necessarily piped to a suction line. So it could be an internal component of the compressor.

It's likely low on refrigerant. If this was a blend door issue, the driver side would never blow cold air. I would not waste time finding a leak, unless this performance loss is sudden, like it worked fine a month or two ago under similar temps, and now it's not. I guess adding a dye would not...

I didn't take your comments negatively, so apologies if my reply seemed like I did. Trav used to wrench on these cars, and probably still does, so I take his word that there is a difference. And since I'm familiar with manufacturing, I elaborated what could be the cause, which of course is my...

Then you should understand that I'm in no position to give you a specific answer as I would have to study the manufacturing method in both locations, in order to do that. The bottom line is that there is a difference and the manufacturer clearly doesn't care to address it.

Manufacturing naturally has variations. Everything from how old the equipment is, to how often the cutting bits are changed, to even how contaminated the cutting coolant is, can affect the quality of a manufactured component. Just because most of the machining is computer controlled, doesn’t...

That driver of the Rogue was extremely lucky. Had that tire bounced a bit more, it would’ve gone straight through the windshield, instead of hitting the engine bay.

The guy must have a super heightened survival instinct, similar to this sheep I bet 😆

Maybe because it’s a high performance engine and the manufacturer would rather have more protection instead of cafe credits?

New radiator time for my 2015 Grand Caravan Micro-cracks in the old one. New one

I changed the radiator, as well as the cooler lines and a transmission mount, while I was at it. The radiator plastic end caps had micro-cracks. These were really tiny and look much bigger due to camera zoom. But it was enough to leak coolant quite significantly. The look like fatigue stress...

Some people love living in the past

Yes, I can’t wait for the next new thing from (insert you favorite brand here)

The only thing that interests me about this M3EV is their claims they will use all four wheels independently from each other during cornering, acceleration and braking. If they are successful, it will be sort of like thrust vectoring for cars and should make this thing quite nimble despite the...

It will be fine.

It’s not “old tech” it’s the gear and final ratio that dictates the RPM at cruising speeds. My minivan with a six speed turns 2k RPM at 80 mph no problem. 4 cylinder NA engines don’t have much torque, so they need higher RPM at cruising speeds to avoid constant shifting and gear hunting at the...

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Why are people arguing on what this EV will be all based on manufactures own claims? Of course BMW will glaze this thing like it’s the best thing ever. Let’s wait until it comes out and see just how much hot air they were blowing, or not.

Nice, and hopefully this poor woman, with a husband that is totally clueless, will no longer worry about her brand new vehicle being broken.

Good lock with those 20k mile OCIs if you want to keep this car long term and way past the warranty. Totally ridiculous and only viable in very specific circumstances that most people will not fall into. It’s a perfect representation of European attitudes when it comes to ICE powered vehicles...