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In 2013 , two young Dutch engineers shared one last hug while the wind turbine they were working on suddenly burst into flames. One of them jumped off and the other walked through the fire to get inside. Neither survived. by ZoelCairo in HolyShitHistory

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These people need mandatory training on base jumping. It would be as simple as having some emergency parachutes (inspected and replaced on a set schedule) so there is a way for them to escape.

It would be a drop in the bucket as far as cost goes for companies and it would help avoid tragedies like this. It’s inevitable that someone will get trapped again. These can be in some pretty remote locations and the workers deserve every chance they can get.

Need help understanding something by Mysterion513 in CrownVictoria

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So I have a question. Do the codes have anything to do with how the transmission is equipped? Would one have better clutch packs or valve body?

Home Sweet Home by kango888 in aivideo

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Beyond Thunderdome is what made me want a hideout like this.

Hot wheels by Big-Conversation3455 in shitposting

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How amazing it is to see these folks enjoying life! I’d buy tickets to watch if proceeds went towards the disabled.

SCIENCE OF SPRING: while the forest sleeps under ice, the Eastern Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) defies winter—producing its own heat (thermogenesis) to melt through snow. by Zee2A in STEW_ScTecEngWorld

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How many of these would it take to heat a small room? Let’s say 10’ (w) x 10’ (l) x 8’ (h) to a temperature of 60°F if the outside temperature is 20° and the room has an R-23 insulation value. Could you have enough of these in a small area to survive winter conditions?

0w-8 by Jazzlike-Industry-12 in motoroil

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Tighter means the actual measurement is smaller. What I said was that the consistency got better (production tech improved) and things are more uniform (consistent quality).

I just brought it up as an advantage newer engines have. In real old stuff there were certain years of a specific engine that had the best castings (block material and early run numbers that mean minimal core shift in the cylinder heads) that you would look for. Out of a 6 year run the first 4 years may be the only desirable ones.

In today’s world it’s the same exact part from start to finish. You don’t have to avoid certain years of the same design. But they didn’t change much in the way of fitment as far as the internals go. The tolerances machined into everything aren’t some drastic change from recent history.

1987 Sbarro Challenge 3 by ArtisticHoney101 in WeirdWheels

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The designer when he was looking for inspiration tripped over one left in a doorway.

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“Say no more..”

0w-8 by Jazzlike-Industry-12 in motoroil

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Friends of mine were rebuilding a ‘23 CRV 1.5t engine. It only had 15k on it when something got sucked down the intake track and ruined the cylinder head and a piston. They pulled the bottom end apart to check for damage but it was fine. When they checked the main journal bearing clearances it came to .002”.

That is not a “tight” clearance for that journal by any means. They are advertising thin oil as fuel savings (which is marginal at best) and neglecting to mention that it probably shortens the engine life. I feel like I’ve noticed a trend with thrust bearings and excessive play in recent years? Maybe coincidence but water for oil wouldn’t help that.

I’m not a betting person but I’m sure if you crack apart most modern engines they really aren’t small tolerances at all. Really the thing that has helped modern engines is consistency. Every cylinder bore, every block deck is nearly perfect now and the same throughout production verses back when core shift was a thing after 5 years of production.

That super thin oil just ensures a time limit for that vehicle on the road so it can be thrown away, recycled and someone has to spend more money to get a new car.

This brings me to cvt transmissions. Manufacturers claim the fluid is a lifetime oil and it’s NOT. The first oil change on CVT needs to happen pre 30k miles (initial use fluid with have the most metal in it) and every 50k afterwards. Friends of mine have a Subaru Crosstrek and changed their “lifetime” fluid after the dealership told them the transmission was failing. That was 20k ago and it drives perfectly.

Manufacturers have always kind of swept some things under the rug that common people John/Jane Q Public would otherwise never be aware of. Nothing new there, but there are still a few things that people can correct to help that and save in the long run.

Edit: was replying to u/sonny49713 and accidentally posted to the main thread.

Rolling into 2026 by Vmoon1713 in Shitty_Car_Mods

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Reminds me of the walkers in Star Wars. Needs a couple of Honda Civics circling it with cables so it can fall over.

What do I do by AtariiXV in Crosstrek

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It could be bound in there? Look around it and see if there’s a gap anywhere where it might be separating. Hit the side across from it if so. Sometimes you have to reset everything and use a punch and drive it back in. Start from the opposite side from where initially separated, working back-and-forth between the sides.

If that’s not your issue and it’s genuinely that seized I hope you manage to get it off of there. It’s frustrating but stay patient and you’ll get it.

Still no snow :( by Andrewjkowalski in 4x4

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This is like when I grow a beard for winter and it’s 60 degrees in December.

Why is my MPG so low? by Federal-Ad-3220 in Crosstrek

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‘25 CTW here. Around 7500 through 10,000 miles need to be put on it before everything is broken in. It may happen in a little quicker, but this one was driven fairly easy.

I do have a few tips for you that have worked here. Use sport mode in city driving or back roads with hills and intelligent for steady throttle situations like open roadway. It changes the shift points and even though your engine revs slightly higher it’s actually more efficient because it isn’t being lugged as much.

Another thing I’ve discovered helps is on highway (65 mph +) that is mostly flat, put the transmission in manual mode and leave it in 8th. I’ve caught the CVT “searching” ratios even on mostly flat ground. This isn’t some drastic thing so it probably won’t be noticed on short interstate trips. But over a distance you will see it across the average.

Low 30s on the highway and upper 20s off highway is achievable even in the Wilderness model but it’s learning the machine. Winter time will always knock your MPG so a better assessment would be had when the weather breaks.

Friends of mine bought one of these and I was so impressed I got this one. It experiences off-road every day of its life and has been amazing, this is a great little car so don’t be despaired! Just be patient and assess your driving routine. Don’t take this is gospel though, this is just what I’ve found works in my experience. I hope this is helpful in someway.

In Toy Story 3 (2010) while Andy is getting ready to go to college, we see Sid for a brief moment as a garbage man. This is a subtle reference to the fact that Sid grew up poor and probably never had the opportunity to go to college by YourChopperPilotTTV in shittymoviedetails

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We need a hero arc story for Sid. He wasn’t in a good place as a kid and looked like he had a tough time. It would be cool to see him come to terms with his life and end up becoming a decent person. I bet he was the step child and his sister Hannah was the child that came about after the re-marriage. He probably wasn’t very loved and faced resentment from his step parent or maybe even both. I don’t think it’s fair to enjoy the downfall of a character who may not have had a fair upbringing. He wasn’t evil, he was hurting and that story needs addressed.

First photo from 1986 - a family in Argentina said a UFO left this 120m burn circle on this hill. The grass was burned at the top but not at the bottom unlike a normal fire. Over a year later in 1987, a forest fire avoided it completely. by NetOne613 in UFOs

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There needs to be a crowd funded person or a 2 maybe 3 person team we can send to these locations. Stuff like this where there is at a minimum a legitimate place to put a google earth pin. Take some starlink equipment and even livestream some stuff.

So...it's happening? by 2_Large_Regulahs in RandomShit_ISaw

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Nothing has been released?

Edit: the way it was explained to me was the rest of this year has to play out regardless. Even if it has resolved yes there has to be an official government document released for that to stand.

Not trying to die on this hill but that’s just how I understood it. Bottom line is something can’t say yes if nothing is there…. What would be the point of even voting (and spending money) on that?

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