I think it would be nice if HN had a guideline about going meta, because there is some irony in having my commentary called bad in a subthread that started with a pointless wrist slapping about tone and devolved into…
I wouldn’t describe getting after my alternator as “disassemble the entire engine from above,” so perhaps we can clarify exactly what’s proposed here instead of explain basic mechanics to each other. And yeah, sure, but…
No, it isn’t. The catalytic converter is part of the emissions system, which is not covered by powertrain warranty, full stop. The US federal emissions warranty exists precisely because manufacturers refused to cover it…
I think it would be nice if HN had a guideline about going meta, because there is some irony in having my commentary called bad in a subthread that started with a pointless wrist slapping about tone and devolved into…
I wouldn’t describe getting after my alternator as “disassemble the entire engine from above,” so perhaps we can clarify exactly what’s proposed here instead of explain basic mechanics to each other. And yeah, sure, but…
No, it isn’t. The catalytic converter is part of the emissions system, which is not covered by powertrain warranty, full stop. The US federal emissions warranty exists precisely because manufacturers refused to cover it…