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  1. Wrenchturner44

    Engineering Explained Video That Details GM recommendation for recall affected V8 engines

    Interesting video recommended for hard core BITOG members that provides detail and reasoning on GMs switch of viscosity oil in recalled GM V8 engines. Warning, this is a very technical video but provides some good insight as to why the old argument of thick vs thin comes into play with modern...
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    Nissan Replaces CEO

    This will be interesting to watch on what moves the new senior management team will make to try to save Nissan. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nissan-replaces-ceo-month-collapse-141757189.html
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    Honda Pilot and Acura MDX, TLX Recall

    Heads up friends. I do not remember seeing a thread posted about this. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63620082/honda-pilot-acura-mdx-tlx-stalling-engines-recall/
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    Subaru CVT Warranty Extension - 2018 Models

    FYI Everyone, My MIL has a 2018 Subie Legacy. Transmission started bucking, and shuttering. Vehicle has 24k on the clock. Made appt and took into local dealer. They immediately put her in a loaner and said they may have the car as long as 2 months. Apparently there is campaign on...
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    Power Tool Company Conglomerates

    Hi BITOGERs, Like many of you, I have a significant investment in tools. This video really opened my eyes as to all the consolidation that has seemingly happened in the power tool industry. I know that industry consolidation is a fact of life these days, but until I watched this video, I...
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    New Gas Stations - Ethanol Select Dispensers

    Hello Everyone, There are some new gas stations going up near me......1 Quik Trip, and 1 Phillips 66. Although both of these locations are not yet complete, I am hearing that both with have EV charging stations as well as ethanol blending pumps similar to the one pictured below. I am curious...
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    Peak Auto Sales; New Car Sales Are Declining

    Interesting video from Autoline about what is happening to the auto industry. I know this trend has happened before earlier in the 20th century due to both economic and "survival of the fittest" phenomenons of the industry as a whole. But this new trend does not bode well for the financials...
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    Russia Has A New Electric Car That's Totally Going To Destroy Tesla

    I guess this could be the replacement for the Trabant :oops: https://jalopnik.com/russia-has-new-ev-thats-totally-going-to-destroy-tesla-1851117732
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    Own A Kia Or Hyundai, You may want to check this out.

    Hello BITOG, I ran across this YT video and host while doing some research about K / H Theta II engine issues. I am NOT promoting this YT host or his book.....but I am merely passing along this content for your information.
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    How Tesla Thinks "Outside Of The Box" When It Comes To Final Assembly Methods.

    Great video. The legacy OEMs need to adopt these same methods, and sadly many will not.
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    Mega Used Car Dealer, Off Lease Only Closes Doors

    FYI BITOG team. https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/off-lease-only-hopes-to-refund-thousands-in-customer-deposits Somehow I do not think this is going to be the last of these types of closures in this business.
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    Hyundai Recalls Nearly 38,000 Elantra Hybrids Over Unintended Acceleration Risk

    https://jalopnik.com/hyundai-recall-38k-elantra-hybrid-acceleration-1850783935 FYI BITOGERS
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    First Half 2023 Auto OEM Results

    Hello BITOGers. Good video here IMHO. Autoline provides some good detail and metrics here. I was surprised by some of these numbers, like amount of profit per vehicle and who is performing well financially by comparison. It will be interesting to see how the EV transition will affect these...
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    Now I Really Know Why Rustproofing Is A Big Deal In The North East U.S.

    OMG, and this car is only a 2015.
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    Renault, Mitsubishi, Nissan Alliance Info.

    Some of you here on BITOG might not be aware of the alliance relationship between these three OEMs. I ran across this detail and thought I would post it for your review in the case you have interest. Take a L@@K at the presentation and press release. There is some good content here that...
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    Extended VW Warranty - Ignition Lock Tumblers - Jetta, and Beetle Models - Number: VWP-18-02

    Hello Everyone, I wanted to post this thread in the case this might affect you. Attached is the number of the warranty detail and models covered. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10167183-0001.pdf Thanks
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    Wholesome Saturday Night Entertainment

    This guy is from my home town. He posts a new teardown video every Saturday night. Subie owners and fans may find this one especially interesting.
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    New Morris Van In The U.K.

    I really like the new old style of this van concept. Although it is not yet in production, I have to hand it to the designer whom has made something with style and flair. The rear and side door hinges are especially a work of art and design function that I hope make it to the production models.
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    2013 Dodge Dart Head Gasket Replacement

    Hello Everyone, My Dodge Dart started using coolant about a month ago. I suspected that the head gasket was leaking since I could not find any external leaks. A combustion coolant tester confirmed my suspicions. I have attached some photos for you all to review. I have 2 sets of photos that I...
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    E85 Mix Calculators

    I ran across these calculators and thought I would post them for your reference. These are obviously for those of you who have access to, use, and have vehicles that are flex fuel capable. https://www.jmautomn.com/dyno-tuning/ethanol-calculator/ https://www.morepowertuning.com/emix
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