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by lumperjack
Thu Mar 26, 2026 12:25 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: In search of a 520d
Replies: 7
Views: 62

Re: In search of a 520d

Twenty thousand isn't a huge deal if it's just had one oil change; what worries me is the accumulation of sludge that occurs as the mileage increases to twenty thousand every oil change.

If you're riding on an automatic, the ZF8 is a dependable gearbox. But, the filled-for-life claims are complete ...
by lumperjack
Thu Mar 26, 2026 12:23 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: In search of a 520d
Replies: 7
Views: 62

Re: In search of a 520d

I would guess a later model car, maybe with a B47 engine, as it will be a taxi. You should replace the oil more frequently than suggested, particularly if you do a lot of short excursions in your cab, because these are more dependable than N47. Perhaps every 7k isn't such a terrible gap after all ...
by lumperjack
Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:44 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others
Replies: 9
Views: 103

Re: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others

Since it is an MB dealer and part of the same parent business as Marshalls (Constellation Automotive), they will use whichever of their facilities is most convenient and has the necessary capacity. Yet, I'd be astonished to find an MB "stamp" in the logs.

A hard pitch based on "we found this during ...
by lumperjack
Fri Mar 20, 2026 8:18 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: As before, Rolls-Royce will keep producing internal combustion engine cars.
Replies: 11
Views: 108

Re: As before, Rolls-Royce will keep producing internal combustion engine cars.

In any case, the article states that they are not required to switch to electric vehicles entirely by 2030 because they generate less than 2,500 vehicles annually.
by lumperjack
Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:15 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The engine of a 2013 Range Rover Sport GT gets rebuilt.
Replies: 3
Views: 43

The engine of a 2013 Range Rover Sport GT gets rebuilt.

The timing belt on my 2013 limited edition Range Rover Sport GT came loose, which caused the rods to go out. I discovered the ECM was destroyed while intending to start the engine for the first time after having the complete motor rebuilt from the bottom up. I have no idea what happened, but the ...
by lumperjack
Wed Mar 11, 2026 9:55 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Make sure to inspect your vehicle's rear subframe since it failed the MOT test due to corrosion.
Replies: 9
Views: 92

Re: Make sure to inspect your vehicle's rear subframe since it failed the MOT test due to corrosion.

When garages aren't interested in the job, they send out quotations like that to get other places to quote on fitting the work into a subframe they found.
by lumperjack
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:18 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Gaseous OM642 emissions have an unpleasant aroma.
Replies: 10
Views: 107

Re: Gaseous OM642 emissions have an unpleasant aroma.

Approximately how many months has this problem persisted? You must have occasionally detected the odour of DPF regen, right? Find out how often the car currently regenerates if it's the same or comparable.

The intake manifold on my old OM612 was always moaning and the engine always had a terrible ...
by lumperjack
Fri Mar 06, 2026 1:18 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Rearview cameras for the Kia Sportage GT models
Replies: 7
Views: 91

Re: Rearview cameras for the Kia Sportage GT models

Yes, there are 2 in the front and 2 in the back; the rest are blind spot detectors.
by lumperjack
Thu Mar 05, 2026 6:32 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Placing child safety seats in the second row while using the third
Replies: 9
Views: 158

Re: Placing child safety seats in the second row while using the third

While I realise this doesn't address your question specifically, I did park the car seats in the third row. Even though my kids are old enough to jump in there on their own, I can easily reach across and fasten the car seat.
by lumperjack
Tue Mar 03, 2026 9:41 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Vehicle will not start
Replies: 4
Views: 79

Re: Vehicle will not start

:D :D :D :D