In message , Andy Evans writes
Hi,
>
>I've a Mondeo Mk2 zetec which has had a 10,000 miles service a couple of
>months back and it's pinking a bit.
>
>I can't remember it doing it previously. During the service they were
>supposed to change the spark plugs and I assume they did.
>
>I guess it's back to a Ford dealer since the timings all electronic? Any
>idea what the problem is and what they'll charge? I suppose they just
>connect it up to a computer or something?
>
>I've not really had to deal with this sort of problem previously since I
>used to own a Diesel - ah, those were the days!
>
>Thanks for any useful info,
>
Try changing your petrol supplier or even try a tankful of
97RON/Optimax. I've started using Optimax on my Focus after getting fed up with low speed pinking. I used to fill up at the same place all the time and I think their 95 unleaded was pretty poor.