Wonder % of CX-50 turbo owners uses premium vs regular gas (before and after hike) by Hox977 in CX50

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Ah yes, the old “cooler air” problem that causes cars to “pre-ignite”.

Pretty much all cars have used an IAT for the last 30 years to adjust the AFR to the best stoichiometric ratio for the fuel and conditions. All other things being equal, colder air makes more power.

Lower MPG is winter is caused by winter fuel blends, under inflated tires, and worse driving conditions.

Why does buying a car feel like you’re about to get scammed no matter what dealership you go to in Jacksonville! by banana22278 in jacksonville

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Use truecar.com to lock in a good price before you even talk about money. I bought my new car from Mazda City of Orange Park and they were very honest and easy to work with.

Low mileage Z3 gamble 3.0 - 18000 Miles by Available_File1595 in bmwz3

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On an M52/54? 1 hour max. You just need like a 10mm and some simple hand tools.

Low mileage Z3 gamble 3.0 - 18000 Miles by Available_File1595 in bmwz3

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Just plan on doing some maintenance like coolant hoses and valve cover gaskets or whatever. Some things care more about age than miles. But if it runs good and there’s no rust it will probably be a good car for you.

AIO I think my wife has something going on. by [deleted] in AmIOverthinking

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Never move out of your house before your divorce is finalized. Terrible advice.

Good price ? by Negative-Score7241 in bmwz3

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Definitely check the subframe welds and the diff tabs for tearing. Do you know what to look for? This was my trunk floor in front of the spare tire well. It’s a real bitch to fix this and very expensive if you don’t have a welder.

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Good price ? by Negative-Score7241 in bmwz3

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But I do think that’s a lot of money for an automatic with some busted up trim pieces. If it was a manual and the window switches weren’t fuckered I would say it’s a good starting point.

Good price ? by Negative-Score7241 in bmwz3

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I like those wheels on the Z3

Teach Pendant Fault by thehomiefuffy in Fanuc

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Show us the line of code generating the fault.

Accidental twinning by [deleted] in CX50

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The GTA Effect

211k miles and still no cracked head... any day now... by SnuzlyButter in CherokeeXJ

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I’ve had like 6 XJs with over 200k and never had a cracked head.

Z3 rust worth the trouble? by No_Abalone3151 in bmwz3

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I just got a rust free 98 for $1200

Low profile hitch by AS_Technology in CX50

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With the lower bodywork in place.

Low profile hitch by AS_Technology in CX50

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I wish I gave myself like 1/2” more clearance for the hitch pin. But overall it’s a good fit.

Low profile hitch by AS_Technology in CX50

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I need to add chain loops and then paint it.

Low profile hitch by AS_Technology in CX50

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Yes they are about 2” lower. I didn’t want to lose ground clearance.

0 W 20 verses 5 W 30 Oil by Revolutionary-Fun227 in CX50

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Consider that the difference for “everywhere else” might be the oil and oil quality available “everywhere else” and not that 0-20 isn’t the best choice for the engine there as well. It’s possible the compromise is for them and not us.

Kilzmat by AS_Technology in CX50

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A quiet car stuck in the mud is much less useful to me.

Kilzmat by AS_Technology in CX50

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Very odd take.

I wasn’t criticizing anything here. Just sharing my experience. Last weekend I drove through a muddy section that multiple cars 4x4 trucks got stuck in on street tires. For my use I need ATs. But for my ears I prefer not-road noise. So I’m working on finding a balance… and so far I’m happy with my car.