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Quilotoa@lemmy.ca to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 17 hours ago

New Cars Don't All Come With Dipsticks Anymore, Here's Why

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New Cars Don't All Come With Dipsticks Anymore, Here's Why

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Quilotoa@lemmy.ca to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 17 hours ago
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New Cars Don't All Come With Dipsticks Anymore, Here's Why - Jalopnik
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If you've gone under the hood of a lot of late-model cars, you may have noticed something missing: the dipstick. Why do so many new cars lack them?
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    $300? A TPS sensor replacement should cost like $75 including the sensor itself.

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      About $300 is what the mechanics in the area usually charge. The dealership is more.

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        They are like 50 bucks for all 4 tires on ebay. Just get a wheel shop to install it.

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          or…just look at the tyres ?

      • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        $70 at Discount Tire.

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          Each?!?!

          Fuck that. I’ll pay $300 for the set and let them do the work for me. LOL

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            Yeah, that’s pretty cheap. Is your $300 number for all 4? Because that’s more expensive than Discount Tire’s price…

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        About $300 is what the mechanics in the area usually charge.

        That’s complete robbery. Go to a tire shop.

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      A tire pressure sensor sensor? And the tire pressure sensor sensor includes the sensor itself? 😉

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        TPMS = Tire Pressure Monitoring System

        So yes, “TPMS sensor” is a valid term.

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