Post AdgGmqDdX3PMKS0ZLU by emaksovalec@emacs.ch
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 (DIR) Post #AdgBEVxtpUDBtcSYyG by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
       2024-01-09T19:38:26Z
       
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       Tonight, we experienced the same issue that we did last August: while heading home, my wife's car began to jerk, the engine ran poorly, not exceeding 3000 RPM (without any warning lights on), and started stuttering. It also vibrated at idle, which makes me think it might be running on 3 cylinders. The last time this happened, we were 50km from home, but the car recovered by the time we reached our mechanic. He changed all the filters and thoroughly checked the car, but found nothing, guessing it might be due to dirty fuel. This time, we were just 2km away, but managed to get home before turning off the car amidst the problem. Tomorrow, we'll visit the mechanic, and it might be best for him to take a look here, as I'm uncertain if it's safe to drive to his shop in this state. Modern cars are becoming a real headache: in the last 10 years, their quality has drastically dropped, prices have skyrocketed, and despite advanced technology, it often feels like it's still in 'beta', leading to issues that don't seem to justify the advantages. My wife's car has just over 30,000km and should be a highly reliable vehicle with an engine known for enduring high mileage without major issues. It could be an isolated incident, but why have almost all modern cars that I or my close relatives have dealt with recently experienced some problems? I remember when regular maintenance meant trouble-free driving for years. Is it just our bad luck, or is this a worrying trend?#CarTroubles #ModernCars  #CarMaintenance #TechnologyInBeta #PlannedObsolescence
       
 (DIR) Post #AdgGmqDdX3PMKS0ZLU by emaksovalec@emacs.ch
       2024-01-09T20:40:41Z
       
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       @stefano sounds like it should be covered by warranty no? What model is this car?
       
 (DIR) Post #AdgHojH8Q2lNKL6nDs by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
       2024-01-09T20:52:12Z
       
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       @emaksovalec it isn't as it's five years old. It's a Mercedes B180d
       
 (DIR) Post #AdgNgK4qowaqaJjnKS by emaksovalec@emacs.ch
       2024-01-09T21:57:56Z
       
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       @stefano car persons usually say that diesel engine and only short distance trips (such low kilometers for that many years) are not good for the engine of the car. I guess your story confirms that "wisdom"
       
 (DIR) Post #AdgO5j76sBEnTPuL0y by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
       2024-01-09T22:02:31Z
       
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       @emaksovalec I also guess so. The point is that the pandemic reduced the KMS so the car sleeps for days. But when is used, it doesn't do less than 100 kms on highways. So I thought it could be ok...maybe I was wrong.Still, older diesel cars didn't have all those problems.