Car Servicing/Maintaince

[GJL]

Was wondering if anybody knew the answer to what to do with timing chains?  I have a MK3 Mondeo that has a timing chain and done 94k miles.  Are these meant to be changed or what?

Usually chains are good for a very high mileage like 300k. If it does 'break' it tends to be the tensioner that is at fault. Like the last poster said get your mechanic to check but it should be fine.

[nrico2006]

Was wondering if anybody knew the answer to what to do with timing chains?  I have a MK3 Mondeo that has a timing chain and done 94k miles.  Are these meant to be changed or what?

From my understanding timing chains dont usually need changed, but they have been known to break. id say get your mechanic to have a quick look at it to see if he thinks its ok. i had a mazda 6 with over 90,000 miles on it and the chain was never changed. with 94k i would think your safe enough. But im not a mechanic.

Was wondering if anybody knew the answer to what to do with timing chains?  I have a MK3 Mondeo that has a timing chain and done 94k miles.  Are these meant to be changed or what?

Usually chains are good for a very high mileage like 300k. If it does 'break' it tends to be the tensioner that is at fault. Like the last poster said get your mechanic to check but it should be fine.

Thanks lads.  From anything I have read it seems to are good to go for a high number of miles and usually show symptoms of problems before they get worse.  Hopefully all is ok then.  Only got the belt changed on the other car done a few months back, so didn't want to fork out more for this one.

[theskull1]

Some engines with timing chains have issues with them (excessive wear, chain tensioners failing), so good to know if your car could be one of those affected. Car forums are good to search through

BMW diesels being one of them. Have to take the engine out of the car to get to it I believe if there's a problem. BMW have a free check for for certain engine types.
 

[laceer]

Just had the engine replaced in my 10 year old bmw 116i. Am now planning on selling it on - is it essential to inform the dvla? Can I still claim the mileage to be what is on the clock even though there is a different engine in the car? Any advice would be appreciated!

[AZOffaly]

Cheers lads. Will have a look later.
Would it fail an NCT because of this?

It fails MOT up here so I would presume it will fail NCT as well

Black insulating tape is your man. Not to repair the sensor, but to hide the light

[laoislad]

Someone told me about a liquid that you put in your diesel tank before an NCT to help with emissions?
Can't remember what it was called but I think its an Irish company that produces it.
Anyone?

[supersarsfields]

STP is usually good for that. Don't think it's Irish tho.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STP-PRE-MOT-2-PACK-PETROL-INJECTOR-CLEANER-TREATMENT-FUEL-ADDITIVE-EMISSION-/231137951699

Is this what your thinking? Cheap as chips on ebay.

[Tony Baloney]

Someone told me about a liquid that you put in your diesel tank before an NCT to help with emissions?
Can't remember what it was called but I think its an Irish company that produces it.
Anyone?

Should have bought a Volkswagen 

[laoislad]

Someone told me about a liquid that you put in your diesel tank before an NCT to help with emissions?
Can't remember what it was called but I think its an Irish company that produces it.
Anyone?

Should have bought a Volkswagen 

Happy enough with driving an Audi thanks very much..!
Anyway I found the stuff I was talking about,it's called dipetane
https://www.dipetane.com/

[Tony Baloney]

Someone told me about a liquid that you put in your diesel tank before an NCT to help with emissions?
Can't remember what it was called but I think its an Irish company that produces it.
Anyone?

Should have bought a Volkswagen 

Happy enough with driving an Audi thanks very much..!
Anyway I found the stuff I was talking about,it's called dipetane
https://www.dipetane.com/

"Humour" is lost on some people  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34325005

[laoislad]

Someone told me about a liquid that you put in your diesel tank before an NCT to help with emissions?
Can't remember what it was called but I think its an Irish company that produces it.
Anyone?

Should have bought a Volkswagen 

Happy enough with driving an Audi thanks very much..!
Anyway I found the stuff I was talking about,it's called dipetane
https://www.dipetane.com/

"Humour" is lost on some people http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34325005

You're hilarious. Have you ever considered doing stand up?

[Hardy]

Have you ever considered doing stand up?

The Tyrone victims' chorus will be here in a flash.

[StGallsGAA]

Get a Toyota....

[on the sideline]

Just after getting an 'Emission Warning - Garage!' message on the car when I start it up.  It's a 2007 Jetta. The engine warning light then stays on when the car is going. Is it still ok to drive?  Need it tomorrow! Anyone came across this or anything like it before? Thanks.

[GJL]

Just after getting an 'Emission Warning - Garage!' message on the car when I start it up.  It's a 2007 Jetta. The engine warning light then stays on when the car is going. Is it still ok to drive?  Need it tomorrow! Anyone came across this or anything like it before? Thanks.

Would need plugged in. Has it dropped in power? Should be OK to drive.