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by EvestineBeetle
Wed Sep 02, 2026 10:54 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Transitioning from Run Flat Tires to Conventional Tires
Replies: 11
Views: 53

Re: Transitioning from Run Flat Tires to Conventional Tires

I accomplished this with an E90; the ride quality was somewhat improved. I possessed breakdown assistance and a can of tire sealant for minor punctures. Fortunately, it has never been necessary.
by EvestineBeetle
Fri Aug 28, 2026 9:32 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The 385GWX Nextbase.
Replies: 4
Views: 51

Re: The 385GWX Nextbase.

As part of my purchase, I had them fitted. The car has served me well for the past eighteen months.
by EvestineBeetle
Tue Jul 14, 2026 1:33 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Problems with CHR products during manufacturing
Replies: 5
Views: 210

Re: Problems with CHR products during manufacturing

My inability to depress the pedal firmly enough when starting up or when choosing Drive or Reverse is likely to blame for the pedal's stiffness. Very seldom; when it did, I pushed harder and the issue was resolved.

In my experience, demisters are among the top.
Impressively powerful.

The back ...
by EvestineBeetle
Tue Jul 14, 2026 1:27 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Who knows the size of the front badge?
Replies: 5
Views: 181

Re: Who knows the size of the front badge?

https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/unit?c=Kia&ssd=%24%2AKwHe89LLmIiYvY2Bmb6H-_yxk6SKmrvYi8HD55fPicnWz766l5eFn8_QyaLPl5bg1c6Yu9iImJWqk5fIhdbP0t3U29_Zh5nakruPg7rfiZzN-9zOjsjRzr6vvefr46Lc2snAz4_Kj5nspazY297Z2tyXl4Wfz9DJvM-Xlur7y46_n9-eh5iO4NyGkrK1q9rV2NnL5Nefmaq-oqakp ...
by EvestineBeetle
Tue Jul 14, 2026 1:27 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Who knows the size of the front badge?
Replies: 5
Views: 181

Re: Who knows the size of the front badge?

Oh, is that so? If you're interested, they do have an LED version listed. It appears that the part number for the front and rear badges is the same, which should aid in the search.
by EvestineBeetle
Wed Jul 01, 2026 4:02 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Assist me! N43 320i, unexpectedly rough running, strong petrol odour, white smoke
Replies: 7
Views: 96583

Re: Assist me! N43 320i, unexpectedly rough running, strong petrol odour, white smoke

Hello there.
The car was recovered and I was able to get it home.
There will be thick clouds of white smoke one second and smooth, clean revving the next.
Because it lacked power, the recovery guy was unable to drive it up the ramps and had to be winched up.

I double-checked the fault codes and ...
by EvestineBeetle
Wed Jul 01, 2026 3:59 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Assist me! N43 320i, unexpectedly rough running, strong petrol odour, white smoke
Replies: 7
Views: 96583

Re: Assist me! N43 320i, unexpectedly rough running, strong petrol odour, white smoke

Much obliged.

Nothing seems to have gone wrong under the hood, and the oil filler cap is spotless.

These codes were obtained by means of my basic fault code reader:

"Misfire cylinder 4" (P0304), "Nox sensor" (P122F), and "Bank 2 post cat fuel trim too rich" (P2099) are common or previous codes ...
by EvestineBeetle
Wed Jul 01, 2026 3:58 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Assist me! N43 320i, unexpectedly rough running, strong petrol odour, white smoke
Replies: 7
Views: 96583

Assist me! N43 320i, unexpectedly rough running, strong petrol odour, white smoke

Prior to yesterday, my vehicle was functioning properly. There are 146,00 miles on this N43 320i.

This morning when I turned it on, I noticed a lumpy ride and the engine light was on; I assumed it was due to a leaking injector, but there was an overwhelming smell of petrol and it wouldn't clear up ...
by EvestineBeetle
Tue Jun 30, 2026 4:55 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: 2013 BMW 520d F10 The engine management light is malfunctioning.
Replies: 6
Views: 28639

Re: 2013 BMW 520d F10 The engine management light is malfunctioning.

The measured air mass is too high in the 290900 air mass system.
It was the second code that the DPF code had identified.