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Jun 9th, 2018, 15:43 | #11 |
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[QUOTE=Laird Scooby;2412430...Back on to the actual thread subject though the postie has just delivered 5 cans of Smoke Grey window tint spray so that's the plan for my 760 today. [/QUOTE]
Just when I was going to put you on my Christmas card list ! Just about to change the plugs on mine, done the fuel filter (that's a cinch on a B230k). I fancy fitting this (see below), might be a bit of a faff though - the 745 came from the factory with one - useful item. Jon. Last edited by Prufrock; Jun 9th, 2018 at 15:47. |
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Usually the dog sits in the front passenger seat as i need the back seats down for other reasons. However at the tender age of 2 1/2, she's still very much a puppy so if she sees other dogs being walked and sometimes people just walking along (she thinks they've lost their dog so is trying to tell them) she gets a bit excited. When she does she bounds into the back, is jumping up and down, barking and scrabbling with her paws at the trim and the glass. Before i do the tailgate glass i need to play with the Electrocure as well as i have a few elephants that aren't working now on the HRW but the basic idea is with the extra tint, she's less likely to spot people and if she does, think they're further away. That's the hope anyway. It should also keep the heat out of the car a bit if it's in the sun, making it more pleasant to get back into if it's been sat there a while.
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On my 240 the high octane stuff makes a positive difference. Doesn't outweigh the cost. But. I figure the difference means the engine is running better. So I use the high octane. |
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On ordinary unleaded i get about 22mpg for general running about which is usually short runs. On Super Unleaded, i get about 26mpg so almost a 20% increase in economy. Taking Shells figures, the V-Power Nitro is 144.9 and the ordinary unleaded is 132.9p/L so the good stuff is 12p/L more which is about 9% (by rough mental 'rithmetic) and a 20% increase in economy far outweighs a 9% increase in cost! Let's put that a different way - if i put £20 of ordinary in at 132.9p/L that's 15.04L or (using 4.5L/gallon) 3.34 gallons at 22mpg = 73.57 miles. On Super Unleaded, £20 gives 13.8L or 3.067 gallons which gives 79.75 miles which is about 8.4% further for the same money - don't forget it's less actual fuel hence the discrepancy between how much further i go on the money amount compared to the fuel quantity.
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swapped wheels and more cleaning, best way to spend a sat afternoon
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I did try water injection on it but couldn't get the right place and/or jet size so it didn't pull any water through. I know that gives other benefits besides improved power/economy in as much as it cools the inlet charge and also cleans the engine on the way.
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Good for another 32 years !
Thought I had a set of plugs, didn't so I cleaned and gapped them, gaps were slightly wide and #1 plug was a little rich, other three spot one. Plugs are NGK (preferred) but resistor type so I'll change them.
However the leads are silicon cored, I prefer copper wire and have a set - Bougicord - on my 60k from new spares car so I'll fit those. Oils all good, still quite clear so no issues with the engine or gearbox (AW). Jon. Last edited by Prufrock; Jun 10th, 2018 at 06:16. |
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Why change resistor type plugs and for what Jon?
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They aren't a requirement on car that has little or no electronics*, as resistor plugs (guess you know this) are designed to eliminate electromagnetic interference - on those onboard systems.
*engine management, gps... NGK resistor plugs have an R number, so I'll buy the non R type plugs. Plus, I've often had issues with resistor plugs...I'd always fit them to a modern for obvious reasons. Jon. Last edited by Prufrock; Jun 10th, 2018 at 14:43. |
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