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MrMorris
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 Forum: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:40 am Subject: Re: Oil advice and recommendations |
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Quantity is 4 ltr isnt? Someone else can confirm. |
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Topic: Oil advice and recommendations |
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MrMorris
Replies: 44
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Forum: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 11:35 am Subject: Re: Oil advice and recommendations |
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Thank you, I forgot to ask, how much is in the gti 137 ltr gearbox?
Cheers again, ill order soon  |
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Topic: Oil advice and recommendations |
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MrMorris
Replies: 44
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Forum: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 7:11 am Subject: Re: Oil advice and recommendations |
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Hiya, I need to change the oil in my gearbox, what type do I need? 75W80?
206 GTi 2001 2.0 16v 137
Used daily
108k
Thank you in advance. |
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Topic: Castrol GTX oils £12 4ltr |
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MrMorris
Replies: 6
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 1:47 pm Subject: Re: Castrol GTX oils £12 4ltr |
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Its part synthetic. I know most people only use fully synthetic, but for 12 quid its an opportunity not to be missed. Fresh oil in the motor is always a damn bloody good idea. Going to buy another 8 l ... |
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Topic: Castrol GTX oils £12 4ltr |
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MrMorris
Replies: 6
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 9:40 am Subject: Castrol GTX oils £12 4ltr |
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Just thought id say that my local asda has 4ltrs of castrol oil for 12 british pounds! Bought 8 ltrs and done a oil and filter change on me car today.
Bargain price! Not sure if it all asdas across ... |
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Topic: GTI 180 still lumpy Idle |
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MrMorris
Replies: 5
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 12:17 pm Subject: Re: GTI 180 still lumpy Idle |
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Ive got an GTI 140, and a similar problem. But my problems always goes away after 1-2min. And only happens when the engine is cold, and I mean like if the weathers icey. Doesnt happen in summer. But I ... |
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Topic: Coolant Temp Sens |
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MrMorris
Replies: 22
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 6:24 am Subject: Re: Coolant Temp Sens |
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Ahh cool, thank you for you input again Edward, standup guy
Might just replace the camblet at same time then. Although that was only done 21k ago. Cheers again. |
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Topic: Slight smell in the interior [Update] |
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MrMorris
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Forum: Solved 206 Problems Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 7:50 pm Subject: Re: Slight smell in the interior [Update] |
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How often do you hoover the car out? And do hoover it regularly?
I know this is solved, but if you hoovered vigorously in the first place it would never happen. I hoover every weekend without fail ... |
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Topic: Coolant Temp Sens |
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MrMorris
Replies: 22
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 4:44 pm Subject: Re: Coolant Temp Sens |
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Hmm, done a tiny bit of research and by lifters you mean Hydraulic Tappets?
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Peugeot_206_2.0_2001/p/car-parts/engine-parts/engine-parts1/valve-train/?313545071&1&c2af ... |
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Topic: Coolant Temp Sens |
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MrMorris
Replies: 22
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 4:01 pm Subject: Re: Coolant Temp Sens |
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So, when u say lifters, what exactly do you mean mate, lol. Expensive? Worth changing on an 900 quid car? Thank you for your input! |
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Topic: Coolant Temp Sens |
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MrMorris
Replies: 22
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 2:44 pm Subject: Re: Coolant Temp Sens |
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[quote="Edward"]Plug the car in to any scanner that gives live data and see what the coolant temperature is.
Lumpy idling could be down to dodgy lifters...all sorts of reasons.[/quote]
Would "d ... |
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Topic: Coolant Temp Sens |
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MrMorris
Replies: 22
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 1:48 pm Subject: Re: Coolant Temp Sens |
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It might be a seal afterall, judging by the way the grime has set. not 100% sure tho. can't feel any change though, and no ridges, which you would expect if it was a seal.
Is anyone elses the same ... |
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Topic: Coolant Temp Sens |
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MrMorris
Replies: 22
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 1:43 pm Subject: Re: Coolant Temp Sens |
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[quote="dannyboy-gti"]Why do you suspect the temp sensor? Have you tested it with a meter?[/quote]
Its just what my mechanic said, hes my uncle so doubt he will be ripping me off, but at the same t ... |
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Topic: Coolant Temp Sens |
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MrMorris
Replies: 22
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 1:35 pm Subject: Re: Coolant Temp Sens |
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ill get a close pic of mine. Its solid plastic. No seals between that or the green plastic. Just a chabge in colour, evenly printed on. |
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Topic: Coolant Temp Sens |
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MrMorris
Replies: 22
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 1:08 pm Subject: Re: Coolant Temp Sens |
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[quote="dannyboy-gti"]Why do you suspect the temp sensor? Have you tested it with a meter?[/quote]
Its just what my mechanic said, hes my uncle so doubt he will be ripping me off, but at the same t ... |
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