See replies to other posts. You’re over-looking quite a bit. It takes LONG TIME to see a real-world benefit. We’ve already “bought” the old tech. Those costs have already been paid - you can’t consider them in any “payback” calculations.

See replies to other posts. You’re over-looking quite a bit. It takes LONG TIME to see a real-world benefit. We’ve already “bought” the old tech. Those costs have already been paid - you can’t consider them in any “payback” calculations.

YOU’RE NOT PAYING ATTENTION!

Actually, the Model T doesn’t even have that; that honor goes to the Cadillac Type 53...

I do think we are referring to the same thing? Perhaps not. Regardless, I think we agree.

Really? Where was this definitive report published?

I would NEVER buy a warranty from a dealer/dealer-group.

So, this is definitely NOT a requirement for all cars...

You’re misunderstanding.

Careful, you’re about to stumble into the rabbit hole here...

Does “Morton” mean anything to you???

this “subsidized oil” myth has been debunked - even on this site - several times. Please find another talking point...

You’re missing the point.

No.

Tuition is inflated because the federal government is backing the loans and there is, literally, 0% chance that loans will ever be defaulted on.

Toyota takes “lean” too far...

You seem to be confusing older “Pop/Rock & Roll” with “Classic Rock”

I’ve had a frustrating day; I over-reacted myself. Sorry! And again, thank you. Hopefully tomorrow is a good day for us both!

Please see my (edited) reply regarding the merits of the discussion. [I got chippy at the end of the reply; I’m used to fighting back, not backing-down.] You’re missing a key differentiation between “functionally tight” or secure (which is what most engineers and mechanics would default to, myself included) and what…

Let’s see...

What’s the news here? This is not new tech, nor are the concerns raised new...