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Just a few hours ago I gave ChatGPT my window sticker and the installation manual for a new suspension setup. I asked for new hardware that would typically be replaced during this install, like torque-to-yield bolts and fasteners. I also asked for new oil filters. I got a comprehensive grid of the exact part numbers needed in a nice dense table. sol 5.6 high is my daily driver.


> sol 5.6 high is my daily driver.

Mine, too.

Did you fact-check the output?

I've found the bot to be particularly bad at stuff like producing accurate lists of parts to replace during automotive projects.


So far so good, hasn’t failed me yet. It’s done a stellar job chasing down parts for my cub cadet lawn mower too. Sorted out mid year model revisions and everything. I just gave it the sticker under the seat.


It makes stuff up about my car all the time, even when provided with factory and/or aftermarket service manuals to peruse in a custom GPT.

That car is a ridiculously-common Honda Odyssey with an engine that is even more-common.

I do sincerely wish you good luck with your suspension project.


For prompts that needs fact-checking, I like these days to use Perplexity directly instead these days. It's way faster than the default websearch tool + give a link to the reference directly.


The setup here would be that your Sol would talk with CarWatch asking about the state of different car parts, service indicators and CarWatch would give a prioritized replacement list, and Sol could explore the detailed setup of your current car so the new suspension would be configured best. They could both ask you for more info on what type of driving you're planning.

So local and cloud agents figuring out the best solution together with none of your time needed.


You'll be re-buying half those parts when the part numbers come back incorrect, lol


You really need something smart enough to browse through the parts etc suppliers and find links.




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