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[Zelandeth]

10 hours ago, barefoot said:

Looks like I'll be moving to Superunleaded then.

Won't help you - looks like they're planning to just lump it into everything as they have with E5 as of six months or so back.  It's why I used V-Power for several years as it used to be the one fuel that was guaranteed to be ethanol free until it was forced into everything.

At least I don't have a car with a complicated fuel system that will need converting as a precautionary measu...oh...wait...

[mitsisigma01]

1 hour ago, Split_Pin said:

Its at the front of the sill, I think it might be a scuttle drainpipe

Its surprising what gets caught in the front scuttle area, I had some sycamore seedlings growing in my Sigma scuttle the other year even though the drain wasn't bunged! 

[egg]

So the E10 will save 350,000 car's worth of Co2. Let's put that in context - that's 1% of the total cars on the road.

A far more effective strategy, in my opinion, would be to tax the worst polluting SUV's out of the market...

'Growing demand for SUVs was the second largest contributor to the increase in global CO2 emissions from 2010 to 2018, an analysis has found.'

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2019/oct/25/suvs-second-biggest-cause-of-emissions-rise-figures-reveal

[richardmorris]

1 hour ago, egg said:

So the E10 will save 350,000 car's worth of Co2. Let's put that in context - that's 1% of the total cars on the road.

A far more effective strategy, in my opinion, would be to tax the worst polluting SUV's out of the market...

'Growing demand for SUVs was the second largest contributor to the increase in global CO2 emissions from 2010 to 2018, an analysis has found.'

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2019/oct/25/suvs-second-biggest-cause-of-emissions-rise-figures-reveal

You and your sensible ideas! 

[00833827]

First really annoying thing happened the v50 this morning. Was dropping little one ro the creche i had run the car to move it and also defrost. When i drove it subsequently the window would not wind down on drivers side. I presumed that it had re froze. I got to my destination and delivered the precious cargo. Got back to car and central locking was not happening. I investigated and it seemed to be the drivers side only affected. I also noted the temp display  for outside was accurate. It had until now been hovering at about minus 10. It aint that cold out surely. So it all seems related. The wiring connectors in the door need greasing up it seems. I will be tackling this at lunch time

[HH-R]

I thought the E10 thing had happened a few years back TBH, I remember reading about it when I had my first Panda and that was... 2010?

[Tenmil Socket]

On 2/28/2020 at 3:53 PM, Sir Chocolate Teapot said:

I am a hypocrite, i think jeff amazon will ruin the world, But 4 brand new pirelli 205 55 16 for Euro 46 each delivered next day !. That is less than 40 of your uk pounds each. I can't get decent part worns or linlongs for that here in italy.

 

I've recently had a pair of those tyres fitted to the front of the daily and they're great...

[Ghosty]

Cinturatos are class, I had them on my 850 T5. 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

14 hours ago, Zelandeth said:

Won't help you - looks like they're planning to just lump it into everything as they have with E5 as of six months or so back.  It's why I used V-Power for several years as it used to be the one fuel that was guaranteed to be ethanol free until it was forced into everything.....

The tetraethyl lead additive lads appear to have already planned for this

[catsinthewelder]

It claims to protect your engine from ethanol, not something I'd considered a problem.  It makes no claims to protect rubber parts of the fuel system which are vulnerable.

[stuboy]

Turns out if I want to fit my spoiler I need too...

A. Chop out chunks so dont foul

B.loose the rear wiper

 

 

I chose B as cant see much out the back due too the tints..

 

 

[BorniteIdentity]

40 minutes ago, stuboy said:

Turns out if I want to fit my spoiler I need too...

A. Chop out chunks so dont foul

B.loose the rear wiper

 

 

I chose B as cant see much out the back due too the tints..

 

 

Incredible

[Bobthebeard]

Coronavirus appears to be affecting the taxi business here. Airport runs down and the elderly usual customers are staying indoors. Roughly a 25% decrease in business over the last week. Difficult times. Whatever.

[wuvvum]

9 hours ago, egg said:

So the E10 will save 350,000 car's worth of Co2

...which will soon be replaced in the atmosphere (and then some) as a result of cars catching fire when their fuel lines melt.

Fortunately the only older petrol-engined car I have on the road at the moment is the Renault 6, whose fuel line is metal most of the way from the tank to the carb, apart from the last 6 inches or so - 6 inches of aviation grade hose shouldn't break the bank.

[N19]

I got an email from petrolprices.com about an offer they had on for fuel card membership :-

https://fuelpecker.com/

It seems you need a referral code to sign up, so might not be much use to many. Seems legit enough - you pay with the card like any fuel card, and the adjusted discounted rate is then debited from your debit card the next day. Only at Esso/Shell though, but the discounts (at least in Watford this afternoon) brought it down to lower than supermarket prices.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

46 minutes ago, N19 said:

I got an email from petrolprices.com about an offer they had on for fuel card membership :-

https://fuelpecker.com/

It seems you need a referral code to sign up, so might not be much use to many. ...

It exhorts people to sign up, but then insists on you entering your CAMC Membership number as part of the registration process. 

What is CAMC?

[N19]

3 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

It exhorts people to sign up, but then insists on you entering your CAMC Membership number as part of the registration process. 

What is CAMC?

Good question! I followed a link with a referral code I got in an email and didn't have to enter a code.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

2 minutes ago, N19 said:

Good question! I followed a link with a referral code I got in an email and didn't have to enter a code.

Some Googling suggests CAMC is the Caravan and Motorhome Club. It looks like being a member of CAMC is a must before you can sign up for Fuelpecker.

Ah'm oot.

[BorniteIdentity]

On a fuel price theme, Costco have it at £1.15.7 in Stevenage- 3ppl cheaper than the cheapest supermarket in town. 

If you’re a member you’re laughing. 

[Split_Pin]

Mini threw a Vanos-related code today, it last did it in July. Hopefully clearing it will keep it away. 

Internet wisdom* suggests the timing chain should be changed at about 75k making mine 20k overdue. But it runs quietly and without issue so I'm choosing to go with my wisdom**

[Christine]

I want to see Stuboys car at Detling meet  on the 29th ,fitted with the huge spoiler? 

Have you thought about an exhaust blown diffuser stuboy? 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

9 minutes ago, Christine said:

I want to see Stuboys car at Detling meet  on the 29th ,fitted with the huge spoiler? 

Have you thought about an exhaust blown diffuser stuboy? 

...and floorpan strip lighting. Also spinning alloys.

[GrumpiusMaximus]

If he turns up and it's not playing the Vengaboys at full blast, that would be hugely disappointing.

We like to party.  We like, we like to party...

[Christine]

I was passed on the A27   one night by a car with under arch  violet light ....I thought it looked awesome..but then I live in the past..

[HillmanImp]

The car will be complete on the day he puts a 'on a mission' badge on the rear window. 

Until that time, any modification is possible. 

[BorniteIdentity]

6 hours ago, volvov70 said:

Bini please. Mini’s do not have vanos or codes

”old grump on mode”

If we’re getting our autism on, it’s MINI. But let’s not eh?! ? 

[paulplom]

My bini hasn't put the oil light on for a few days now. I think it's cured itself and I've dodged a canny bullet.

[New POD]

23 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said:

If we’re getting our autism on, it’s MINI. But let’s not eh?! ? 

I prefer to use the words Cowley built mini 

And

Longbridge built mini 

[Split_Pin]

51 minutes ago, paulplom said:

My bini hasn't put the oil light on for a few days now. I think it's cured itself and I've dodged a canny bullet.

Virtual fistbump in solidarity for both of our Mini's various warning lights to stay the fuck off.

[Dannyk]

Been a month since the mot still being a brilliant car, my dad has an app to check his MPG, I don't usually care but thought I'd check mine, Shirley this can't be right?