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  1. Oxfordshire County Council is controlled by one of the nation's most anti-car regimes, or more precisely, anti-private transport. The county's roads are in disrepair and full of potholes; the Office of Highways and Transportation (OCT) blames the government for not providing enough money, but at the same time spends £4 million imposing 20mph limits that are backed solely by the cycling lobby.
  2. No amount of time spent driving about Oxfordshire on 13-inch wheels with 80% aspect tires (remember those?) would prevent twisted rims and damaged suspension.
  3. Read this article to learn about the unsung heroes that travel the nation on blood bikes, transporting samples and emergency medical supplies. Riding regularly on the roads of Oxfordshire is next to impossible, as I discovered last week when I set out on the K1600. You find yourself continually checking the road surface to prevent damage (or worse) caused by the horrible potholes, rather than looking through bends to achieve a smooth line and ahead for dangers and threats. Riding a Blood Bike at night is extremely dangerous since it's hard to spot the flaws that will eventually lead the user to lose control of the bike. I feel terrible for them.
  4. Hello, I need a replacement unit for the fog lights on the front driver side; does anyone have the right part number? RF21VWL LED KIA IISG MHEV SPORTAGE CRDI GT-LINE S ISG I found two of them when searching 21my. Is it easy to replace, too? I am grateful.
  5. You risk damaging your vehicle if you disregard the requirement to change the oil in the differential and gearbox; there's a purpose to doing so that goes beyond merely accumulating mileage.
  6. I believe the wording of the "serpentine" belt was inaccurate. Only three belts should be present in your vehicle: the timing belt, the AC/alternator belt, and the power steering belt. If there is documentation of the serpentine being replaced, it is quite probable that it was the timing belt. I presume the spark plugs and water pump were replaced concurrently with the timing belt, as they ought to have been. I would replace the plugs if they have not been replaced, and I would note to replace the water pump with the subsequent timing belt change if it has not already been replaced. The oil cap is not a conclusive location for assessing sludge. If you maintain communication with the previous owner, enquire about the driving habits—primarily short, urban trips or numerous longer journeys of 30-45 minutes (my approximate estimation of what may be adequate) that would have elevated the oil temperature, facilitating moisture evaporation and the combustion of residual fuel. If you remain apprehensive about potential sludge, procure a new front cam cover gasket, remove the front cam cover, and inspect the interior. If sludge is present, remove the intake manifold and rear cam cover to eliminate all sludge. Additional gaskets will be necessary if the rear cam cover is removed. There may be further items you wish to consider for replacement; but, I would not be concerned about those that appear to be functioning adequately. In the course of a forthcoming timing belt repair, the water pump, tensioner, and idler pulley will be addressed. I have successfully used the original components for 300,000 miles without any indications of breakdown, so there is no need for concern regarding these parts. Additionally, assess the replacement of the front engine seals on both camshafts and the crankshaft during the forthcoming timing belt replacement. The modification is rather simple; simply view a YouTube video on procedures and methods to prevent damage to the new seals during installation. Examine the hue of your radiator. If it has a yellowish-green tinge, it is likely original and may be deteriorating in brittleness. The plastic undergoes a colour transformation over time.While attempting to detach the oil filter during an oil change, I inadvertently applied pressure to the top radiator hose nipple, resulting in its fracture. It is an excellent engine. Enjoy!
  7. Your friend Dave achieved a speed of 155 mph using inexpensive Chinese tires on the back and while carrying previous cargo?
  8. I have just transitioned from a 430d F32 to an X6 40d E71, and I must admit that after a few days, I find myself quite disappointed. I understand they are fundamentally different vehicles, but I anticipated more speed. Would a remap and DPF removal enhance its performance? Perhaps we might consider the removal of the EGR valve and swirl flaps together.
  9. Thank you. I will investigate that matter.
  10. WDF63981323694264 Thank you very much.
  11. Thus far, I have experienced Stratstone's failure to return calls. Two consecutive days. Jct600 provided me with the aforementioned information. It is evidently futile, since such information would not assist in the procurement of a new seat, would it? I disdain ineffective primary dealers.
  12. Data card not located The VIN decoder does not provide information about interior color. The primary vendor provided me with 8P89 and 8P55. Which seems to provide little assistance
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