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by davejacobs
Thu Aug 27, 2026 12:15 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: A 3.0 V6 dual turbo diesel engine, the OM642
Replies: 6
Views: 38

Re: A 3.0 V6 dual turbo diesel engine, the OM642

Or has something fresh emerged? And that article is from the United States, where cars often have different engines and layouts than their European counterparts.
by davejacobs
Thu Aug 27, 2026 12:07 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Automatically disabled cruise control
Replies: 5
Views: 33

Re: Automatically disabled cruise control

Much obliged. At the moment it occurred, I am certain that my foot did not hit the brake pedal. I managed to activate cruise control a few seconds later, and it served me well for the rest of the journey. Just a message saying "crusie control failer, contact a service center" remained on the screen ...
by davejacobs
Thu Aug 27, 2026 12:06 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Automatically disabled cruise control
Replies: 5
Views: 33

Automatically disabled cruise control

The cruise control in my Mini Cooper S from 2022 unexpectedly shut off when I was driving. I successfully reattached it. The screen displayed a message instructing the user to contact a service center after the cruise control feature failed when the alarm went off. This seems like it might have been ...
by davejacobs
Tue Jul 07, 2026 7:23 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Require fuel hoses that are no longer available for the W202 C200.
Replies: 3
Views: 5700

Re: Require fuel hoses that are no longer available for the W202 C200.

MB, isn't the amount of rubber hoes cut according to the metric system?

Is the shorty hoe that comes with the fuel pump also non-leaking? It has a sharp bend and starts leaking over time.
In the event that MB is unable to provide authentic parts, could you possibly install silicone shoes?
by davejacobs
Mon Jun 29, 2026 8:07 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Move water around
Replies: 6
Views: 3991

Re: Move water around

This isn't your typical spam, but it's possible :p
by davejacobs
Thu Jun 04, 2026 11:24 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight
Replies: 8
Views: 4932

Re: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight

In my opinion, there's more going on with oil viscosity than just mpg. Here are a few important reasons why oils with lower viscosities are becoming more popular:

Modern engines are constructed with clearances between moving parts, such as bearings and pistons, that are microscopically thin. This ...
by davejacobs
Sat May 02, 2026 9:12 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: First-generation BMW f70 M sport 2025
Replies: 4
Views: 244

Re: First-generation BMW f70 M sport 2025

passing down a legacy? Spend it all and let them figure it out on their own!
by davejacobs
Wed Apr 29, 2026 4:17 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: What to do about a knackered exhaust valve?
Replies: 7
Views: 7394

Re: What to do about a knackered exhaust valve?

I thought you were Imran? was in charge of exhaust?

Much obliged.
by davejacobs
Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:48 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others
Replies: 9
Views: 48274

Re: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others

Could you please tell me where you are located? Members of the Sandown gang, MB Guildford, were here.
by davejacobs
Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:25 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Replies: 7
Views: 319

Re: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises

Thank you. Now it's time for the follow-up. Since I vacuumed the system, I thought bleeding it wouldn't be necessary. I replaced every single part of the cooling system, so maybe that's true for a simple drain and refill. Pump, radiator, hoses, thermo, heater hoses, gearbox oil cooler and everything ...