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Ford Sync 3 update

I've updated the sync3 software in my 2017 UK Focus. Here are some notes that may help if you are in a similar situatio...
0 comments posted 8yrs
posted by junk
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by junk

Sucking oil out f sump

When changing engine oil, I've always drained the old oil by the old fashioned method of removing the sump plug. Howeve...
7 comments posted 8yrs
posted by no.sp
7 comments posted 8yrs posted by no.sp

Car Windcreen

I know this is likely the oldest of Chestnuts. But with Chemistry advancing on all the time, has their been recently an...
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posted by mail.invalid456
98 comments posted 8yrs posted by mail.invalid456

diy air con regassing

My daughter's 2010 fiesta is the first car we have had with aircon, it needed regassing at 3 years and again at 6 years...
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posted by news
11 comments posted 8yrs posted by news

Report on Vacuum Bleed Kit

I promise I would report back when I'd used the vacuum bleed kit. I used it this morning, before it got too hot!, to ch...
22 comments posted 8yrs
posted by no.sp
22 comments posted 8yrs posted by no.sp

tyre sizes and load and speed ratings etc.

Hello, I need to buy some new tyres and I'm a bit confused about what to buy. Is there a way to find out the manufactur...
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posted by reply
13 comments posted 8yrs posted by reply

Mondeo coolant loss

Hello, You may remember that I posted recently about a spilt intercooler hose on a 60 plate Ford Mondeo 2L diesel. I to...
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posted by reply
15 comments posted 8yrs posted by reply

Lubricant/Fluid Manufacturers.

I've always tended to use what I consider 'quality' oils, fluids etc when servicing my cars. I've tended to favour Cast...
26 comments posted 8yrs
posted by no.sp
26 comments posted 8yrs posted by no.sp

Engine driven generators (240V)

When looking at adverts for S/H vans used by various utility companies, I've seen references to some being fitted with...
30 comments posted 8yrs
posted by no.sp
30 comments posted 8yrs posted by no.sp

One Man Bleeding Kits?

I've replaced the brake fluid, bled brakes, replaces cylinders etc, in cars a few times over the years and always used...
63 comments posted 8yrs
posted by no.sp
63 comments posted 8yrs posted by no.sp

AC Noise

The air conditioning on my 2007 Audi S3 makes a peculiar whining noise. It sounds like it's coming through the stereo (...
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posted by patchmoney
22 comments posted 8yrs posted by patchmoney

Heated windscreens, custom cost.

Just read an article on the rebuild of a famous racing A40, in there they got Pilkington to make them a heated screen,...
15 comments posted 8yrs
posted by g.odonnell35
15 comments posted 8yrs posted by g.odonnell35

Punctureseal and tyre pressure monitors

With regards a question in another forum about the operation of tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) being fitted to...
8 comments posted 8yrs
posted by junk
8 comments posted 8yrs posted by junk

Code for my Micra

Hi would someone help me with the code for my Nissan Micra please BP234732017908
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posted by abdullahalanezi9
1 comments posted 8yrs posted by abdullahalanezi9