Car Servicing/Maintaince

All of a Sludden · August 03, 2013, 01:07:43 PM

Stay below 110 kph and you'll be grand.

Milltown Row2 · August 03, 2013, 01:21:41 PM

Quote from: laoislad on August 03, 2013, 09:20:33 AM
I'm getting a vibration in the pedals and floor when I go above 110km/hr
No vibration in steering wheel so I'm assuming it isn't a wheel balancing problem.
Also when I put the foot down to pass a car on the motorway it gets slightly worse and it feels like the engine is labouring.
Any ideas?

Get rid of the Beach Boys CD for starters

laoislad · August 04, 2013, 12:30:19 AM

Can anyone who isn't a smart arse help me with my question!

theskull1 · August 04, 2013, 08:56:33 AM

I'm guessing MR

Engine or transmission mounts have worn/failed. Might be something in the rear suspension. Would recommend visiting a forum on your car to see if its a common issue that's been root caused.

theskull1 · August 04, 2013, 08:36:45 PM

Did the wheels come off the wagon today MR?

Milltown Row2 · August 04, 2013, 08:38:18 PM

Quote from: theskull1 on August 04, 2013, 08:36:45 PM
Did the wheels come off the wagon today MR?

I'll pm ya

snoopdog · August 15, 2013, 06:05:39 PM

my wee lad turned on the lights inside car. i never noticed and they drained the battery. i have used jump leads to start it but it just drains out again a few afters after i turn car off. ihave checked and doesnt seem to be anything else other than those internal lights that i have since turned off
do i need to charge battery? or do i need a new battery?

GJL · August 15, 2013, 06:27:26 PM

Quote from: snoopdog on August 15, 2013, 06:05:39 PM
my wee lad turned on the lights inside car. i never noticed and they drained the battery. i have used jump leads to start it but it just drains out again a few afters after i turn car off. ihave checked and doesnt seem to be anything else other than those internal lights that i have since turned off
do i need to charge battery? or do i need a new battery?

Take it for a 30 minute drive to let the battery charge itself.

snoopdog · August 15, 2013, 07:19:52 PM

cheers . will do that this evening

StephenC · August 15, 2013, 10:51:46 PM

GJL (or anyone else) ... what's the verdict on the 1.4D Fabia II's? Thinking of one for the missus - maybe 09/10 territory.

GJL · August 15, 2013, 11:27:45 PM

It it basically a 1.4 TDI VW polo so how bad could it be. Go for it IMO.

theskull1 · August 15, 2013, 11:55:36 PM

Quote from: StephenC on August 15, 2013, 10:51:46 PM
GJL (or anyone else) ... what's the verdict on the 1.4D Fabia II's? Thinking of one for the missus - maybe 09/10 territory.

My mechanic wouldn't recommend a diesel for lots of town driving.

StephenC · August 16, 2013, 08:42:53 AM

Quote from: GJL on August 15, 2013, 11:27:45 PM
It it basically a 1.4 TDI VW polo so how bad could it be. Go for it IMO.

Yeah, my thoughts exactly. Good man.

Quote from: theskull1 on August 15, 2013, 11:55:36 PM
Quote from: StephenC on August 15, 2013, 10:51:46 PM
GJL (or anyone else) ... what's the verdict on the 1.4D Fabia II's? Thinking of one for the missus - maybe 09/10 territory.

My mechanic wouldn't recommend a diesel for lots of town driving.

She has a ~30 mile daily commute so I reckon the diesel will do the job.

Milltown Row2 · August 19, 2013, 05:13:12 PM

Just changed the indicator light bulb on the Megane, was mental!! Holy fcuk Megane tried there best to get me to go to the garage to change a light bulb!! I wasn't beat........ Took me over an hour ffs

armaghniac · August 19, 2013, 05:51:43 PM

As someone pointed out, in France you have to carry spare lightbulbs, but in French made cars you nearly can't change one without dismantling the car!