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... used diesel oil analysis? Thanks!

Tesla has recalled 2m cars due to auto-drive software issues.

...Tesla plant in Freemont, CA, are pushing to create a union. Musk is very anti-union. Another reason why I'll never buy a Tesla.

Here the used oil analysis for 5000 miles on my M240i using Ravenol VMP 5W30 oil. Here's the link to the virgin oil analysis of the same oil: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/voa-ravenol-vmp-5w30.366273/

.....Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Pro Graphene Unfused Flex Wax (say that 3x) from glass?

Just checked out a Kia EV6. Very nice looking car. https://www.kia.com/us/en/vehicles/ev6/2023/build?zipCode=94592

My wife's 2004 Accord 2.4l four cylinder needs a new valve cover gasket. I bought a new gasket and grommets from an online Honda parts website. I have the shop manual for the car. The manual states that liquid gasket Honda part number 08718-0009 (Ultra Flange Sealant ii) must be applied to chain...

As promised, here's the Blackstone analysis of Ravenol VMP 5W30.

My car's battery is original and he was built in August 2017. Even though he starts immediately every time I know the battery won't last forever. So, I've been researching batteries. Anyone have an opinion of Odyssey Performance batteries?

My daughter has a 2014 Civic with the CVT transmission. Has anyone experience with this transmission?

...225/40R-18 VREDESTEIN WINTRAC PRO XL snows mounted on 18X8 ENKEI PERFORMANCE EKM3 GUNMETAL alloys from Tire Rack. Total cost was about $1800. Swapping the factory alloys with Michelin PSS cost me a grand total of $22 at my local Mr. Tire. Seems Mr. Tire and Tire Rack have an agreement to swap...

The factory battery in my 2018 BMW appears to be fine but I know all led acid batteries have a finite time. I've bought Interstate batteries before, but that was many years ago. Anyone have more recent experience with these batteries?

Another step in the right direction: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/clean-hydrogen-production-science/8555877/

Interesting article from Science Alert: a team of scientists at UC Santa Barbara have developed a process to generate hydrogen from pure water at room temperature! The process uses aluminum nanoparticles and gallium...

...to Blackstone. And what makes an alternative lab better than Blackstone?

Apple has released a critical security update to the iPhone iOS.

.....oil stains out of cotton clothes that have been washed and dried? I've tried the following with no real luck: - Dawn dishwashing liquid (all types) - WD40 - CRC Brakleen (!!) - Acetone - Various "stain removers" (i.e., Shout gel with enzymes) - Dawn mixed with vinegar (great salad dressing...

I lost both of my parents to cancer. Since my dad's death in 2002, I've been using my home and work desktop/laptop computers to help find treatments and cures for cancer. Right now I'm running Mapping Cancer Markers (MCM). This project is managed by the Krembil Research Institute affiliate with...

I own a 2018 BMW M240i. I changed the oil and filter at 1200 miles with LiquiMoly 5W30. I'll be doing some track time at Virginia International Raceway in late March. I'd like to switch to Redline oil. Now, I did ask Redline about which oil is recommended. The response: 5W20. BUT, in all...

First post! I've ordered a 2018 BMW M240i. Expect delivery in early September. Dealer sells 0w20 (LL-14) oil. However, I've read in several forums that BMW uses a 0W30 oil for this engine in non-US markets. Questions: 1. Should I just go with the 0W20 as I don't plan on tracking the car? 2. Is...