What type of petrol are people running in their vehicles? Is standard unleaded OK? I've been using it for 7 months now and am managing to get around 29mpg from...
I use whatever fuel happens to be avaiable when I need to fill up. Do you really get 29mpg average? I've seen 32mpg on a long run, but this can drop to as...
I use V-Max or BP equivalent. Car runs fine but if I'm honest don't see any difference in performance or economy. I use it because it keeps the fuel system...
... earth as I have found out, shop around for all parts. I had my rear box replaced at MIJ performance for a £140 in stainless steel and if I need to ever...
John, I don't suppose you could speak to your "friendly" dealer and get the paint code for the silver could you? My rear hatch was damaged by a roof tile in...
Hi, if anybody needs anything to do with exhausts try http://www.mijperformance.com/ I have found them really good, it all stainless steel, custom fitted and...
Hi, been looking into the coils and found out that some people have been changing from SAGEM to BOSCH coils. If you didn't already know that? Just waiting to...
Chris, I've just had the cambelts, spark plugs and 72K service done on my 3.0 V6 Espace by Priory - very satisfied with the level of service (as usual!), Steve...
I use normal unleaded, but switch to Shell V-power on longer runs as I do find it gives slightly better results for me (+2mpg and thus longer range). TOP GEAR...
I have in writing a price from my Renault dealer in December for the 'Aluminium roof bars' part no 60-25-403-024 at £236.60 + VAT! Perhaps it is time we...
I have just changed my filters, it was a bit fiddly but it can be done without removing the wiper motor assemblly, just put the wipers in a vertical position....
Rob I understand your caution, but a number of companies sell ski bars that use suction pads, I suppose I would rather have a mechanical fixing for piece of...
I use v-power all the time - both in the Avi and my wife's x-trail, also an auto. I never do mpg figures - using autos in a sporty manner doesn't give a happy...
Worth trying for service parts :http://www.eurocarparts.com/default.asp purchased pollen filters for £10.00 +vat at last service. see message 451 ... done ......
David - your are definitely 'speaking my language'! - Martin R ... trail, also an auto. ... give a happy result on mpg- so don't bother- don't want to know -...
Suction pads - great for skis, no good for bikes. I originally started the 'thread'(its gone somewhere) on the basis of carrying bikes, a little heavier than...
Hi all, Am picking up my Avantime on Wednesday next week so looking forward to that! It appears to have the original Sat nav disk. Please can anyone clarify...
My air-con seems not to be blowing cold enough - hopefully just requires a re-gas. Any advice on this would be appreciated. Kwik Fit offer a re-gas service -...
HI Chris . I have topped up a number of systems using the aerosol type cans of R134 refrigerant provided there is some residual pressure still in the system...
Just be aware that it is possible to overcharge a system, this can make it just as inefficient as a system that is low on gas. Personally I'd rather pay £60...
Took some pictures of an area worth treating next time you have a front wheel off. There's a flange on the subframe, presumeably to aid fitting on the assembly...
I've always thought that it's difficult to know if the system is fully working in winter. Unless you get a particulerly warm day, if the ambient temperature...
Well, she's in for the cambelt etc today, so I asked for the AC to be serviced at the same time. Might as well, as I'm not due another scheduled service for...
Try puravent.co.uk part no is BAK 108 £ 36.70 for a set of 2 Has any one tried Snow socks, As I have 18 Wheels I cant fit chains and am not keen to purchas a...
Thanks to all for your comments and advice in my pursuit of a set of roof bars. I managed to get a set from the car's previous owner!! Scratches around the...
