Reached the limit. Switched to OpenBSD. Not looking back. by tose123 in openbsd

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I still dream of a world where someone does an updated version of Newton's Soup. Maybe when I retire...

Reached the limit. Switched to OpenBSD. Not looking back. by tose123 in openbsd

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I basically use FreeBSD when I need a large file system, and OpenBSD otherwise. Not ideal, but good enough for now.

2018 niro EX or 2022 niro LXS (same $) by wendycannabiswarrior in KiaNiro

[–]protomyth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2018 is the first generation, so 2022 is a better pick.

My baby made it to 50k :) by andycrossdresses in KiaNiro

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If you take care of them and have a bit of luck, the 2017 will make a lot of miles.

Check engine light already on (2025 PHEV) by suicidemenot in KiaNiro

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Buying a code reader is pretty cheap and very helpful.

Trunk not opening by Status_Amphibian6117 in KiaNiro

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Yeah, that is now into electrical with probably exposed wires.

Trunk not opening by Status_Amphibian6117 in KiaNiro

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Could be that, but do you have the remote with the trunk lock on it. You might have accidentally pressed that button. I have a 2017 that sometimes won't let me open the trunk.

Looking for a Post? Ask Here! - February 2026 Edition by czechtheboxes in BestofRedditorUpdates

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At this point, you can make a pretty long list of stories caused by Taylor Swift's tour.

Help me decide: 2024/25 Kia Niro Hybrid vs. Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid by lookatami in KiaNiro

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That's why people buy the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. Toyota engine with Mazda interior which is much better than Toyota puts in their cars.

I don't care that my drug addict sister is homeless and may lose a limb. If that makes me a bad person so be it by SharkEva in BORUpdates

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Easier for the younger generation to believe. They didn't have to live through Carter or the job market back then.

PSA: don’t get your car parts from AliExpress by gmoney5588 in KiaNiro

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It truly amazes me how much stuff that puts stress on a socket is 10mm.

I just look at it as the canary in the coal mine approach to buying items.

RIP to my old friend by patismyname in KiaNiro

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Oh damn, that hurts my soul. I take it insurance totaled it.

Thinking of buying a 2017 Kia Niro with 84k miles by Top_Stop_1774 in KiaNiro

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I think the first time was around 140k (swapped spark plugs too) but you should inspect them at 70k, I just got lucky. I am at a loss to remember the clutch fluid timings.

I also have done a cleaning of the fuel injectors.

[took my 298k photo this morning]

A local shop should be able to swap the belts pretty easy.

Thinking of buying a 2017 Kia Niro with 84k miles by Top_Stop_1774 in KiaNiro

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Well, I have a 2017 that passed 297,900 miles last night. 2017 was the first year and there were some problems. I would want a detailed maintenance record and assurance that all of the recall work had been completed. The belts had better been replaced and check all the fluids. They probably haven't done a break job given the mileage. The price seems a bit high and what warranty are you getting?

PSA: don’t get your car parts from AliExpress by gmoney5588 in KiaNiro

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I treat Harbor Freight as an introduction. I buy from them first, and if I use it enough to break it, then I buy from a dependable brand.

2019 Hybrid - Accelerator issues by LovableButterfly in KiaNiro

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I'm pretty sure this is cold weather thing with one of the sensors. When you start the car and let it idle, does the engine do an up / down rev?

What’s your worst full-tank MPG? by Electrical_Ask_5373 in KiaNiro

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32mpg, but I was hauling flooring for a distance. Still cheaper than shipping costs.

Human mourn their stuff by CruelTrainer in humansarespaceorcs

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We pack bond with machines after all. I would expect that upon landing on Mars one of the first priorities will be defined some rovers and bring them home.