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by franchcars
Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:45 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others
Replies: 9
Views: 97

Re: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others

Seek for F1 Autocentres in your neighbourhood and enquire about their minor and major maintenance. If you want to peruse their detailed web listing, you may mimic the MB A and B services. Just remember to include fully synthetic oil and any extra time-related filters, among other things. For £260, I ...
by franchcars
Mon Mar 23, 2026 9:48 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Need a new timing chain for my BMW N57—can I pay for it in installments?
Replies: 4
Views: 42

Re: Need a new timing chain for my BMW N57—can I pay for it in installments?

Until you pay out the whole amount due for the job, I agree with ALJohns_34.
by franchcars
Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:06 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 82

Re: Questions

In no world are they ever precise. After a while, it's still smart to use a reliable tire gauge to check the old-fashioned approach.
by franchcars
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:17 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Gaseous OM642 emissions have an unpleasant aroma.
Replies: 10
Views: 95

Re: Gaseous OM642 emissions have an unpleasant aroma.

Has your recent anxiety over the car put you on high alert for any problems, and are you sure this isn't merely subjective? Most diesel exhaust emissions always sound quite pongy to me.
by franchcars
Fri Mar 06, 2026 1:39 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 124

Re: Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment

All neat and orderly there. How long did it take for the adhesive to cure, and did you use the pedal or the carpet?
by franchcars
Fri Mar 06, 2026 1:37 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 124

Re: Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment

No, it wouldn't have any effect on the inane park brake; the carpet moulding currently serves as a footrest. The plate rests merely atop it.
by franchcars
Fri Mar 06, 2026 1:34 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 124

Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment

Among my many possessions, I have a foot rest or dead pedal that needs to be installed in my CLK. AMG style so it matches the others. I am seeking the most efficient method of repairing it. Feeling concerned about the carpet's ability to adhere to Velcro double lock tape. Screws aren't practical ...
by franchcars
Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:23 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Replies: 7
Views: 147

Re: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises

In contrast to 100c, which is considered idling on a hot day, these run cool. Between 90 to 94 degrees Celsius commonly