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pixel_of_moral_decay t1_iu615bd wrote
Reply to comment by henry_sqared in Fuel 4 at Holland Tunnel by PermitCreative2034
least meets a minimum standard. There’s some evidence this is actually a material difference: https://www.consumerreports.org/fuel-economy-efficiency/top-tier-gasoline-worth-the-extra-price-a7682471234/ Lastly, gas is intentionally sold slightly cheaper to unaffiliated stations to keep them afloat. They
fuzzywuzzy1988 t1_iv78ys3 wrote
Reply to comment by fuzzywuzzy1988 in New dwellings in Washington state must be warmed by heat pumps, rather than furnaces, beginning in July, state board rules Friday by BarnabyWoods
vary widely so I could see how this will raise costs for many. [Consumer Reports article](https://www.consumerreports.org/heat-pumps/can-heat-pumps-actually-work-in-cold-climates-a4929629430/)
ExecutoryContracts t1_ivm7943 wrote
Reply to comment by like_so_cute in My Rival crock pot 3150. 50-ish years old and still cooking family dinners without a hitch by RooshunVodka
show is fiction. The crockpot was not known for starting fires. * https://time.com/5118580/crockpot-this-is-us/ * https://www.consumerreports.org/slow-cookers/why-the-slow-cooker-fire-on-this-is-us-is-actually-unlikely/
ashpatash t1_ivqa0ay wrote
Reply to comment by siouxze in My Rival crock pot 3150. 50-ish years old and still cooking family dinners without a hitch by RooshunVodka
ceramics leaching. [here](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5135532/) [here](https://foodcontaminationjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40550-017-0049-7) and this quote from [consumer reports](https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/why-you-should-test-your-vintage-or-imported-dishes-for-lead-a2722202665/) on lead testing vintage ceramics. *This includes vintage and older ceramics made before 1992, when
albalfa t1_ivrtfsg wrote
Really not needed on modern cars.](https://www.consumerreports.org/car-maintenance/does-your-car-need-undercoating/) It's usually sold as an add-on at dealerships to increase profit margin. It sometimes can actually trap moisture in and cause problems. Related: Anyone
thenoblitt t1_ixqy8lg wrote
Reply to comment by tvfanatic1337 in Tesla recalls over 80,000 China-made, imported cars due to software, seat belt issues by 1000xcoins
www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/ford-mustang-mach-e-recall-power-loss-while-driving-a1045432287/
Steinrikur t1_ixzn8vw wrote
Reply to comment by brennanfee in Tesla recalls more than 15,000 Australian electric vehicles over faulty tail lights by ninjascotsman
Look who's number 2](https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-least-reliable-cars-a2967595976/). Let's not pretend this is the only issue
anti-torque t1_iye73w7 wrote
Reply to comment by groshreez in Yet Another Study Shows U.S. Broadband Users Are Being Ripped Off By Local Monopolies by speckz
Consumer Reports](https://www.consumerreports.org/media-room/press-releases/2022/11/consumer-reports-investigation-into-broadband-finds-consumers-saddled-with-confusing-bills-high-prices-and-lack-of-competitive-choices/)... like it says in the third sentence
Lawmonger t1_iystppb wrote
Reply to comment by ufuknow in Can we increase the speed limits? Like 55 on a highway is too slow. It should be 80. And 25 on a major road is like way too slow. We need speed limits increased by 25 everywhere at least. by [deleted]
www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/higher-speed-limits-led-to-36760-more-deaths-study-shows/
nanoatzin t1_j1f2wuu wrote
Reply to TikTok Spied On Forbes Journalists - ByteDance confirmed it used TikTok to monitor journalists’ physical location using their IP addresses by BasedSweet
House Votes To Allow Internet Service Providers To Sell, Share Your Personal Information](https://www.consumerreports.org/consumerist/house-votes-to-allow-internet-service-providers-to-sell-share-your-personal-information/) TikTok has flagrantly been caught doing doing the exact same thing as Telegram, Facebook, Twitter, Apple, LinkedIn, Google, … Telegram
nanoatzin t1_j1f4j6f wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in TikTok Spied On Forbes Journalists - ByteDance confirmed it used TikTok to monitor journalists’ physical location using their IP addresses by BasedSweet
House Votes To Allow Internet Service Providers To Sell, Share Your Personal Information](https://www.consumerreports.org/consumerist/house-votes-to-allow-internet-service-providers-to-sell-share-your-personal-information/) Maybe write to congress if you don’t like you data being sold
Professional-You1175 t1_j1w9wg0 wrote
Reply to LPT: boil rice until it’s almost fully cooked, drain, then return to pan, cover and steam on low heat for 10 mins. Tastes much better than boiling, draining and serving. by circumlocutious
should be cooking your rice like pasta to reduce inorganic arsenic. https://www.allrecipes.com/article/arsenic-in-rice/ https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/01/how-much-arsenic-is-in-your-rice/index.htm
sardonic_balls t1_j1y9n1h wrote
Reply to comment by boomerangrunner in LPT: boil rice until it’s almost fully cooked, drain, then return to pan, cover and steam on low heat for 10 mins. Tastes much better than boiling, draining and serving. by circumlocutious
twuuuuuuueeeeeeee https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/01/how-much-arsenic-is-in-your-rice/index.htm
Chimpbot t1_j23o9ol wrote
Reply to comment by acister in Please drive SLOW in the snow by WhaleDinosaurDog
being downvoted because [you're wrong](https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/09/do-you-really-need-awd-in-the-snow/index.htm). The point of 4WD/AWD is to help get your vehicle moving and/or get it over obstacles by powering four wheels instead of just two. These modes
poke133 OP t1_j2a9amm wrote
Reply to comment by themiracy in Tesla Model Y Was Europe's Best-Selling Car Overall In November by poke133
Consumer Reports - 14 Dec 2022 - Tesla and Nissan Make the Most Reliable Electric Vehicles](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/tesla-and-nissan-make-the-most-reliable-electric-vehicles-a1003912076/) > The relatively strong reliability of the Model 3 is unique among Tesla’s lineup: Its other models
segfaultxr7 t1_j2nsehh wrote
Reply to comment by GargantuanWitch in Getgo gas no longer listed on the Top Tier website. Did they drop their certification? by Confident_End_3848
manual, I looked into it a little more. Turns out it [does make a significant difference](https://www.consumerreports.org/fuel-economy-efficiency/top-tier-gasoline-worth-the-extra-price-a7682471234/). Modern direct-injected engines are also more susceptible to having gunk build up in the intake
FlourCity t1_j6ct1os wrote
Reply to comment by wanderinglostinlife in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
updated ones that are easier on clothes, don't wash them very well... https://www.consumerreports.org/top-load-agitator-washers/speed-queen-tr7-washer-review-a9230613087/
FlourCity t1_j6ct33h wrote
Reply to comment by RollingThunderPants in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
Looks like the updated ones that are easier.on clothes don't actually wash very well... https://www.consumerreports.org/top-load-agitator-washers/speed-queen-tr7-washer-review-a9230613087/
FlourCity t1_j6ctbih wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
without the center agitator are easier on clothes, but they don't wash very well apparently. https://www.consumerreports.org/top-load-agitator-washers/speed-queen-tr7-washer-review-a9230613087/ And your past statement depends a lot on where you live and where your water comes
Open_Philosopher8020 t1_j6j13ls wrote
Reply to comment by ElGrandeDonger in Topo Chico is in stock at the Waterfront Costco. by [deleted]
learn about it here, topo had the highest toxicity but has been reduced following exposé https://www.consumerreports.org/bottled-water/topo-chico-cuts-pfas-levels-by-more-than-half-a4286812129/
Sammy_Roth t1_j7w8rwb wrote
Reply to comment by GREENbear-king in I’m Sammy Roth, an L.A. Times reporter trying to figure out where to put all the solar and wind farms we'll need to fight climate change. Is farmland the answer? AMA! by losangelestimes
signed into law by President Biden last year) includes significant new financial incentives for going solar: [https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/alternative-energy/how-the-residential-clean-energy-solar-tax-credit-works-a1771685058/](https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/alternative-energy/how-the-residential-clean-energy-solar-tax-credit-works-a1771685058/). That said, individual U.S. states have at times gone in the opposite direction, reducing incentive payments
Misabi t1_j8jwia7 wrote
Reply to comment by keylimedragon in High coffee consumption may triple kidney disease risk in some people by LordNPython
every ounce, on average. That means that ounce for ounce, espresso has more caffeine.6/01/2023" [source](https://www.consumerreports.org/health/coffee/is-there-more-caffeine-in-espresso-than-in-coffee-a4556213289/#:~:text=Espresso%20typically%20has%2063%20mg,in%20every%20ounce%2C%20on%20average.&text=That%20means%20that%20ounce%20for%20ounce%2C%20espresso%20has%20more%20caffeine.)
xstrike0 t1_j9kbq5p wrote
Reply to comment by Kraakefjes in LPT Clean out your vacuum by frontpagekek
www.consumerreports.org/video/view/appliances/laundry/5289484586001/how-to-change-a-vacuum-belt/
popejubal t1_jace177 wrote
Reply to LPT: Use alcoholic vinegar instead of fabric softener when washing clothes by MotorDiscipline
often if you want to avoid replacing or repairing your washing machine often. https://www.consumerreports.org/cleaning/things-you-should-never-clean-with-vinegar-distilled-white-vinegar-a3336471803/ Please do a quick google check before posting
BoxingRaptor t1_jadsbtl wrote
Reply to Company Car/Credit card by AthearCaex
that be a deciding factor here. Winter tires on older car should work just fine: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/09/do-you-really-need-awd-in-the-snow/index.htm
KaraBoo723 t1_jaecmic wrote
Reply to LPT: Use alcoholic vinegar instead of fabric softener when washing clothes by MotorDiscipline
cannot handle the vinegar on a regular basis. It's fine once in a while though. https://www.consumerreports.org/cleaning/things-you-should-never-clean-with-vinegar-distilled-white-vinegar-a3336471803/
No_Concentrate9935 t1_jd4jjjt wrote
Reply to comment by acciolesbians in Misled by chiropractor, billed for services not rendered, neck injuries, should I take them to small claims court? by SnooMemesjellies7591
paid up front and they didn’t have to hassle w billing & insurance. https://www.consumerreports.org/healthcare-costs/how-paying-your-doctor-in-cash-could-save-you-money/
michal_hanu_la t1_jdep1np wrote
Reply to comment by idratherbeintamriel in Hershey ‘evaluating’ if it can eliminate lead, cadmium in its chocolate: CFO by GhostlyRuse
Honestly, I prefer Läderach, even though Lindt is just over the hill. But https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a8480295550/ (and I don't know how trustworthy a source that is) claims it has some
Badfickle t1_jdf0eys wrote
Reply to comment by dont-YOLO-ragequit in Ford says EV unit losing billions, should be seen as startup by EW234
most reliable EVs you can buy. The model Y has also improved greatly. https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/tesla-and-nissan-make-the-most-reliable-electric-vehicles-a1003912076/ Where the other manufacturers are aspiring to in 3-5 years is where Tesla was 5 years ago. Toyota
Expandexplorelive t1_je2aog9 wrote
Reply to comment by ILikeMyGrassBlue in Hershey looking to remove lead, cadmium from chocolate by susinpgh
follow a couple of links from the article to get to the [Consumer Reports article](https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a8480295550/). It is based on California's standards which are stricter than the FDAs
Muncie4 t1_jee6cgv wrote
year warranty and made in China. SubZero has a 2 year warranty and made in 'Merica. https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/08/are-sub-zero-refrigerators-worth-the-price/index.htm has some brand inspiration based on reliability. The end game is you have a harder
Submitted by mynameisnotshamus t3_118kyr4 in Connecticut
saving you money with CT’s high electricity rates [Will an electric car save you money?](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/will-an-electric-car-save-you-money-a9436870083/)
Robot_Tanlines t1_isakpw8 wrote
Reply to comment by wheredMyArmourGo in TIL the first confirmed victim of Takata airbags was 18y/o Parham. As she drove around a car park, she lightly bumped another vehicle making the airbag inflate, sending metal pieces at such tremendous force that one hit the teen’s neck slicing open her carotid artery. She bled to death in her seat by ahm713
this problem in the U.S. Worldwide, NHTSA reports that there have been at least 27 deaths.” https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/takata-airbag-recall-everything-you-need-to-know-a1060713669/ Putting all of the casualties together the odds of being injured are 0.00064%, that number