I agree its most probably whipped bs that its supposed to be busted. Somebody wants to boost revenue.
I've taken two apart researching the sticky steering problem. I loosened the crown nut all the...
In total our cars have three hangers. They wear out in time. Holes get elongated and out of shape. Their initial snug fit loosens and consequently noise level rises. They can be either all one sort...
Sorry, don't have any links for that. Much is regarded as common knowledge if you talk to factory workers, and there are many around. HPDCT or HPDC was bleeding edge technology when Kölleda was being...
This car was made 2014 and has roughly 100000km on it. The underside and exhaust was de-rusted and painted when it was young. Since it became 10 years old, I decided to look at the rear brakes. The...
I think that happens when the smallest of cars are on the road.
In these parts a Mirage/SpaceStar is a normal sized car, nothing unusual at all. No idiots overtaking just to turn off immediately...
Similar situation in the EU.
There is a recent requirement for automatic accident-reporting on new cars. A collision sensor going off raises an emergency alarm. This became the norm in almost all...
1.) The uncomfortable driver seat and too far forward headrest is a mild form of torture. Having to extend your head forward of the rest of the body...
Nice to hear you are happy with it.
For me personally it is simply too wide, too heavy, and too much everything else. I prefer the size of a FIAT Cinquecento, or the 1980 Suzuki Swift or 1980...
I'll add my two cent to this philosophical thread.
My 2014 1.0L MT has roughly 100000km (60000 miles) on it. After opening the plastic top cover to check valve play, an impecably clean engine was...
I maintained a few mobile power generators with Kubota 1.5L turbo diesel engines about two decades ago. They were simple but highly reliable. Our engines are far more sophisticated today.
@ grumpy: In the past I've been told being to technical and the topic itself too highly technical and uninteresting for the forum anyhow. Me thinks basic physics and mechanics should be...
The caked-up oil scraper rings and piston lower sections, eg. at 2.23, 7.25, etc, and yet free oil escape holes suggest not enough lubrication with maybe...
As a person that does not want their data sold, I prefer an Open-Source browser. There are plenty of excellent software choices available, and all totally free.
Interesting thread!
Here in Europe we have a vast selection of good PAO/ester oils.
I use the following product, which costs about €/US$ 23.- incl. freight for a 4liter container, more than enough...
I get what you are saying.
In these parts many folks that buy cheap cars don't give them much or any maintenance. They cheap on maintenance and think they're saving money. Poor souls.
We get loads of salt here in the European rust belt too.
My 2014 1.0L poverty edition gets hosed at least twice a year. Here is what it looks like today:
