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lemongarlic@lemmy.world 1 day agoMost people are also just not going to bother changing their OS lol. Most steam deck users are using Linux and most PC users are using windows.
I think it’s like why people don’t change the engine in their car, sure you could could get a better one but most people are happy with their engine and don’t want to mess with it
Warl0k3@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Wait you can get new engines? Sorry I’m being sincere & my engine is dying - is this actually a thing or is it a convenient metaphor?
Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 1 day ago
How much do you want to spend? You could find a junkyard pull that may or may not be better then what you have or a rebuilt engine what should run like factory, but wont address things like a rusted frame.
If you want a different engine, you’re going to have to deal with whatever quirks that come with that and you may not have anyone to ask for help if something happens.
BetterDev@programming.dev 1 day ago
I think their point is, yes, of course you can use another engine, because, at its core, an engine spins a drive train. That’s all it does. However, to replace one engine with another, you may need to change every hose, mount, sensor, and customize the computer, because what it shipped with assumes you’re using… What it shipped with.
Warl0k3@lemmy.world 1 day ago
no I got the metaphor - I mean specifically like, are replacement car engines a commonplace thing? Not being shitty that’d just be really convenient and I know next to nothing about cars.
BCsven@lemmy.ca 1 day ago
Yes, either a junk yard used one or you can purchase a crate engine, that is just the main engine block internals and heads, and you swap all your parts to it.
Currently doing an engine swap on a friends car.
makeshift0546@lemmy.today 23 hours ago
Yes. I bought my f150 for 2k not running. Replaced the engine (my labor, 4k worth) and now I have a 15k truck.
If you want some side cash flipping old cars can be profitable.
lemongarlic@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Depends on the car, I don’t think it’s too hard to find one from a scrapyard
Bongles@lemmy.zip 1 day ago
Sure. Basically every part of a car is replaceable, including the engine (and parts of the engine). As the car gets older finding the parts gets harder but that’s about it.
Engine swaps are expensive though, especially since you wouldn’t be doing it yourself knowing next to nothing about cars, so a lot of people get a new car at that point.
But there’s nothing stopping you.