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[Originally written by Avant 16th July 2010 & updated by Xileno]
If you have a technical question can I suggest that you post it in the Technical forum, as you'll probably get more replies.... Read more
[Originally written by Avant 16th July 2010 & updated by Xileno]
If you have a technical question then this is the correct forum, as you'll probably get the most replies.... Read more
So I have been recommended to use some injector cleaner from my local garage on my ford fiesta mk6 as it has been stood for around 14 months and have never had anything like it used on her before from the previous owners. They told me to use redex. To use a whole bottle of 250ml on a full tank and then for the next 2 fills use half a bottle. Done it all and not noticed any change at all.
Can anyone else recommend one they know that actually works? Read more
my cars trip switch was faulty, replaced by fiat dealer under warranty. New clock put on car mileage was 4200 new clock zero miles. All recorded by dealer in service book July 2019.
Fiat dealer was interested in buying my car this week until he saw the service book. He says it is a issue and no one will buy my car.... Read more
Perhaps. Waiting on a response from Fiat Customer Care.
I've had my Focus five years and it's time to change. I like it in many ways, but ultimately disappointed with the performance and economy, and also the engine choice of the latest MK4.
It's the 1.5 120 TDCi engined Titanium that I have now.
I believe the Volvo V40 is based on the same platform, and seems to be roughly the same price. I'm looking to buy a one year old car, certainly less than 2.
Will the Volvo share the same platform as the latest Focus MK4?
Is the Volvo a better car? It seems to have a 150 PS Diesel engine amongst others. Is this a proven engine? Anything I should avoid? Read more
Not sure I get your point re depreciation.
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Recently I had a slow puncture on my Vauxhall Astra K 1.6 Turbo. The car has no spare wheel, but does come with an emergency container with latex in. This one has two car tyre valves on it. You connect over to the pump and one to the tyre.
I used about a third of the goo. It seems to have stopped the slow.puncture.... Read more
Saw a tyre inflation attachment for a CO2 fire extinguisher in use on the Andrew SPW 4X4 Youtube channel, That ought to be pretty effective for re-inflation.
I suppose a CO2 extinguisher would be fairly expensive, but if you are doing ship-of-the-desert stylee overlanding, where the vehicle is your means of survival, you won't be inclined to skimp, plus I'd guess such vehicles aren't/can't be insured for full replacement cost....
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I'm thinking of changing my Mazda CX-3 to the Micra as my wife finds the Mazda to big to handle. I'm thinking of changing to the Micra Techa 117bhp model and would appreciate any advice/feedback.... Read more
Thanks for all the input guys,I'll take a look at your suggestions.
[Originally written by Avant 16th July 2010 & updated by Xileno]
If you have a technical question can I suggest that you post it in the Technical forum, as you'll probably get more replies.... Read more
I'm about to buy the B-Max 1.5 Tdci 75PS (2015) with 47000 miles on the clock. I would really like to know the opinions about this particular car. I'm going to use it to drive around with my disabled daughter. We are a family of 3, and for my small cleaning business. Should I go for it or should I opt for some different engine? How reliable the car is? Thanks for all the info in advance. Read more
Parents had one, a 1.4 petrol. Fairly nice car but doors were very heavy, too heavy for them. Performance was adequate but slower than the equivalent fiesta they swapped it for. I wouldn't recommend. They returned to the fiesta and are much happier with it.
I see in Ask HJ there is a detailed reply on the advisability of changing a wheel in the event of a puncture on heavy EVs, specifically the Niro. Recovery is the preferred solution with year two onwards being paid for by the customer.
Presumably it applies to all heavy EVs? Yet another reason I will stay with old tech as long as possible. Read more
Very unusual for an EV to have a spare, so recovery is highly likely anyway in the event of a severe puncture.
Superb iV does not have a factory spare so I retained to one I had bought for the first Superb (both cars have the same size wheels and tyres) and put it in the boot. Fortunately whilst the iV's boot is smaller than a regular Superb's boot (hanks to the batteries and electronics) it is still big compared to most cars and there is about 80 litres of space under the floor intended for storing charging cables, total capacity about 570 litres.
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Petrol fuel injectors rarely go faulty, but the nozzles do become partially blocked with varnish, gum and carbon deposits over time. This affects the spray which leads to inefficient combustion. The fuel pressure at the injectors on your car is only about 40psi, compared to around 30,000psi on a typical common rail diesel. As the above poster says, the best way is to have them properly cleaned on an ultrasonic machine. They'll then be as good as new.