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Thank you for your response. I have consulted with our local dealer, but they have given me contradictory advice. I will try adjusting the charging percentages to see if it helps, but I suppose I should be content as long as I consistently get results above 300.

Protecting the battery is less of an issue than the efficiency of the change, which becomes significantly worse above 70%, according to my analysis of the 80% upper limit. I think that's less of a concern with solar power or low-cost home charging.

The recommended range for battery charge is 20–80%, but from what I gather, leaving the battery fully charged for an extended length of time is the only way to cause issues with ac (slow/home) charging to exceed 80%. Truthfully, after three years of driving a 2018 Soul EV—with an indicated range of 130 in the summer and 80 in the winter—I can say that I am grateful that in the winter I won't have to stress about the EV3's range or efficiency. No obvious signs of battery or range degradation have been observed in the Nb Soul EV, which has always been charged to 100%.

We used to get consistent charges and then the range dropped a little; however, we charge to 100% every time, so maybe we should start charging to 80% instead? There are a lot of factors that can affect the range, and I am aware of them. For instance, during the summer (which was exceptionally hot this year), the electric vehicle's range can vary. One day, it will charge to 300 miles, and then around a week later, it will charge to 375 miles, which is the highest range we've experienced. In winter, the range remains the same, but obviously lower due to outside temperatures. I was hoping for a consistent figure, if only by a few percent. I don't mind the accuracy of the car's display and the range driven; if this is the norm, then I can live with it. Fortunately, we don't have to rely on a full 370ish range for long journeys.

I take it you're not interested in "charging capacity" per se, but rather the difference between actual and estimated ranges? It's always an educated guess because it's practically hard to tell what a battery's actual charge level is; instead, it's "calculated" and impacted by numerous factors like temperature, driving style, accessory use, etc. Or the difference between what the charger is reporting as going into car versus the battery capacity/ or what car is reporting? This is because there will be charging losses in the battery and the charger/inverter used in the vehicle. Particularly when using an air conditioner, these can have a major impact.

Thanks for the info! I've taken note of that.

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Your summer/winter range difference is not unusual. Check this out for some third-party experience Long Range Kia EV3 (MY25-26) Keep the battery level between 20% and 80% according to general advice; unless you're going on a very long trip, you probably don't need a fully charged battery.

Salutations everyone, With the exception of the ICCU problems I experienced with my previous vehicle, which led to its exchange by the dealer, I have owned a brand new EV3 GT Line S (81.4 kwh) for the past eighteen months. While I understand that charging varies from season to season, I've noticed that the car's range can fluctuate by as much as 70 miles in either summer or winter. This could simply be the car's typical characteristics, but I've never had any problems with it. Is this normal, am I doing something wrong, or is there a trick to getting a more consistent charge? I've tried conditioning the batteries, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. My home charger is an Easee 7.2kw model, and we charge it until it reaches 50 miles of range. We've never used a public charger because our trips aren't long enough to warrant it.

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Good day, Nothing seems to be jammed in the metal component, but I'll try lubricating it with diesel tomorrow. Many thanks

Apply a small amount of diesel oil and make sure the metal bit is clear of any obstructions.

Good day, See the photo? I cut a fuel return hose at the tiny plastic fitting on the metal fuel line at a T-piece; it wasn't the injectors. The new return hose component I purchased looks off because the push fit at the metal fixing point doesn't fully engage. I would greatly appreciate any recommendations. I am grateful.

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My daughter operates the final N47 face lift, the F11. She got it at 60,000 miles, and so far there have been no rattles. However, she has changed the oil every 10,000 miles. There have been fourteen oil changes recorded in the vehicle's history. I hope everything continues to run smoothly!

Even though I have my doubts about their success rate, I also know that some of them will keep going. Even though my hearing isn't perfect, my 2009 E91 320D has reached 192k without any issues, and I haven't heard a rattle as of yet. I'm still deciding whether to keep the car or sell it. If I'm going to keep it for a few more years, I might as well get it done so I can rest easy. I was wondering if anyone had experience with the AB Auto Repairs shop in Chard, which is close by and appears to have done a number of N47 chains.

above is the right guy for the job, if you can get in touch with him.

I have a couple of cars lying around. For work-related errands, I have a 320i, a transit custom, a Mercedes C250 CDI estate, and a little Mito. In my opinion, you can find better deals if you look around rather than settling for a chain.

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Greetings, pal. I am aware that Group 1 is currently running a timing chain offer for £1500 (including VAT). Almost made me decide to keep driving instead of taking the plunge. I can't wait to enjoy my 420d for many years on the road. It's a sturdy vehicle with a huge trunk. Do you have a vehicle?

Yes, it is a reality that they fail. The engine clearly has a decent oil service history, as it has 147k miles on the original chain. If you have an insured warranty, you don't need to worry about keeping the service history up; however, if the warranty weren't there, I would personally consider replacing it.

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Hello, I have researched the N47 timing chain extensively on various forums. Never used stop-start, and my 420D Xdrive GC 2014(64) has a complete BMW service history. Been the owner for three and a half years. I am protected under the insured warranty of my BMW in the event that anything were to happen to the chain—which it has never experienced. Have you any ideas?