July 2021
Hypermilers in the USA with their ubiquitous automatics have long been familiar with this technique which I have used for many years. Here is an extract from one of their forums dated June 2008....
Here is a little tid bit on a technique that was taught to me while I was in the military (ARMY) for all of 14 years. The technique pulse and glide was born during WORLD WAR II when the greatest effective method in a war is to ambush fuel and ration supply convoys i.e trucks that was sent to refuel tanks,armored vehicles and troop transport vehicles.
Soldiers improvised and learned to use techniques the lead to fuel rationing and effectively increasing the Mpg's.
I was taught a modified version of pulse and glide
technique. and I have using pulse and glide ever sense 1996.
Which is PULSE= steady footing on that gas pedal and never I never repeat going above 2000 rpms ( keep your cool) GLIDE= coasting in neutral on all declines...... Read more
Amazing how that side profile looks so close to that of the Toyota GT86's (which isn't a bad thing). Rather pricey though, given I don't recall the current model starting at £35k, more like mid £20ks.
Perhaps they are ditching the lower-powered models, which for me is a shame as they are an affordable alternative to the upper end (engine) spec decent hatch cars from other makes.
Oh well - another car off my list for the next one, now just the plaything of the rich. Read more
Take a decent looking BMW 2 series then ruin it with really clumsy styling touches (especially the rear - just like the new 2 series gran coupe). Have they got Chris 'Bungle' back?!
It does look at bit like the GT86 / GR86 in side profile though, but those cars are so much better looking - just shows you how damaging it is to apply the 'corporate look' to a potentially good design.
I've owned my 2003 Golf Mk4 1.9sdi from 12 months old and 3k miles. According to VW a cambelt change should be every 4 years or 40k miles for this model. It's currently on 51k miles and has been regularly serviced (by me after the warranty expired) apart from cambelt which is perhaps a bit beyond me. It had the belt replaced every 4 years until 2016 when it had the water pump replaced as well. Since 2016 it's only done 11k miles and bearing in mind the value of the car should i leave it a bit longer or get it done. It's been garaged most of it's life and pretty much mint condition. Read more
VAG revised cam belt replacements down to 4 years/40k miles for older cars as some engines had parts that self destructed - the engine in my 2001 1.416v Octavia was one such engine where the carp plastic pulleys failed at just over 50k miles. Fortunately I was still under warranty at the time and the belt didn't fall off so the engine was OK. I stuck with 4 year/40k miles after that - the original manual said 110k miles.
I think the 1.9sdi is an old school mechanical distribution pump, pre pd, engine made of sterner stuff so I think you should be just fine especially as the water pump has been done before.
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I'm sure someone who posts here has a 3. Not sure if that age though.... Read more
Ah! It was EA. Couldn't remember who may have had a car that was in the time period.
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I just recently had my car written off in a non fault accident and the car is being picked up for scrap by the insurance company on Monday and I’ve just realised I’ve lost the v5 registration and that my car is still registered to my old address(I moved 2 years ago)I’m an i****.I still have the green v5c2 slip but I’m unsure what I need to do with regards to the dvla etc.surely it’s too late to request a change of address and new log book?any advice would be greatly appreciated Read more
Can you update the address on line?
Not sure though how still having the green the V5C2 slip fits in with a lost V5
My partner has owned this ex demo car for 18 months and I’m really impressed with everything about it.
We made sure to buy the 5year guarantee , just in case but so far nothing repeat nothing has gone wrong.... Read more
<<either at the end of high speed road or top of the long hill, the turbo will have ample opportunity to cool down gradually as you drive into whatever village/town/city you happen to live in. >>
Some people like to do a 'long hill-climb' then stop at the top to admire the view ?...
Found a very good garage to service my Mazda. Family business, been established for 30 years. Gold standard service, very comprehensive and cost was a £260 and lots of miles left.
Will need to back tyres, any advice of types of tyres and good value ones. Read more
205/50 R17 GYR PEFF 2 93W XL. Lovely tyres, grip is so much better and quiet tyres.
Hey guys,
My driver side dipped beam bulb blew yesterday morning and I think the bulb has failed or there is some issue with it. Please let me know is there any way to fix it by myself.... Read more
Surprised the mods haven't removed the link.
It all depends on the context of a link....
But what will happen to the old Vauxhall factory at Luton that makes ice vans for Nissan, PSA and Fiat? Read more
The least our Government could do is ask for a percentage of the profits from Stellantis. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "It's a huge vote of confidence in our economy, in the people of Ellesmere Port, and in our fantastic post-Brexit trading relationships." what i**** would say that when they are putting millions of taxpayers money into a business basically for no reward.
Business people should run this country not headline grabbing politicians.
Pricing and full details have yet to be confirmed, but the Megane E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid hatch is expected to cost around £29,500 for the entry-level Iconic trim.
Not a bad price to get 30 miles on a battery I imagine that is a price rise of £10,000 over a petrol version( that they have now discontinued) Anyway some idi-t will buy it..
Same a Seat Leon Hybrid is £10,000 dearer that a petrol version. Only £10,000 bargain. Read more
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Morris 1100 must have been a pretty unusual car in the US even then. Not Citroen DS "starship" advanced, but quite far out compared to the local product. >>...