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 MPG (DISCUSSION THREAD) |
BossBob
 18th Sep 2025 5:51 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 912 · Views: 536876 · Subject: MPG (DISCUSSION THREAD) |
| The computed figure from my fl2 was always optimistic. Same as most cars. The only way to calculate fuel consumption is from fill to fill preferably at the same pump. I’d not suggest filling to the ... |
| Tyres |
BossBob
16th Sep 2025 10:24 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 8 · Views: 512 · Subject: Tyres |
| I’d certainly be getting the alignment checked. If the tyre pressures were slightly low wouldn’t the inner edges also show wear? |
| Fair charges for diagnosing my FL2 issue? |
BossBob
12th Sep 2025 7:18 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 400 · Subject: Fair charges for diagnosing my FL2 issue? |
| Think of it as a bargain! For less than the diagnostic fee at a JLR dealer you got a call out, diagnostic and 30 minutes out of an hour. |
| Getting the Fob Key Thing Out of the Dashboard |
BossBob
4th Sep 2025 8:19 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 659 · Subject: Getting the Fob Key Thing Out of the Dashboard |
| Nothing to do with Land Rover. The Freelander 2 is the best 4x4x Ford. Yes, Dagenham designed the Freelander 2 which is one of the reasons why there are so many Ford parts scattered throughout it. |
| goes into limp mode quite often |
BossBob
4th Sep 2025 12:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 491 · Subject: goes into limp mode quite often |
| $119 sounds expensive for a fuel filter but I don’t know the local market. Yes, the fuel filter is a prime suspect if there is nothing else found on a scan. Both cheap, not quite pattern parts that ... |
| P0046, P259E, P2263 and a waff - waff - waff sound |
BossBob
31st Aug 2025 10:11 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 4687 · Subject: P0046, P259E, P2263 and a waff - waff - waff sound |
| I never had the sticking turbo vanes but then I used 2 stroke (snake oil) in the diesel. Counter intuitive but it raised the cetane level of the fuel which burned more completely leaving fewer carbon ... |
| Yet another knocking noise! |
BossBob
31st Aug 2025 8:37 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 1325 · Subject: Yet another knocking noise! |
| Under £30 on a certain auction site. |
| Yet another knocking noise! |
BossBob
31st Aug 2025 8:06 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 1325 · Subject: Yet another knocking noise! |
Have a look at the Sealey WheelEazy!
https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637954589/wheeleazyt-wheel-fitting-alignment-tool |
| Yet another knocking noise! |
BossBob
30th Aug 2025 7:20 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 1325 · Subject: Yet another knocking noise! |
| As the suspension goes up and down there’ll be slightly different geometry between the driveshafts and the wishbones which needs the driveshafts to lengthen and shorten. |
| DIY new roof liner. |
BossBob
30th Aug 2025 10:14 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 3822 · Subject: DIY new roof liner. |
| Smooth leather or fabric seats will burn exposed skin if left in strong sunlight. The fur covered seats mitigate this. Fur dashpads also reflect on the windscreen interior less than the leather/textur ... |
| Extreme banging noise when haled locks on |
BossBob
27th Aug 2025 2:08 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 413 · Subject: Extreme banging noise when haled locks on |
| Possibly the splines to the PTU have worn and they are slipping under load on their way to failing completely. Mud and gravel will have the Haldex more engaged than normal mode. As the PTU is not far ... |
| torque settings |
BossBob
27th Aug 2025 7:17 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 5404 · Subject: torque settings |
| That will be because the undertray is part of the stressed subframe. The car shouldn’t be driven without one. |
| Another MOT, Another Pass. |
BossBob
23rd Aug 2025 5:12 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 46 · Views: 10335 · Subject: Another MOT, Another Pass. |
| The tester that failed the ewock for showroom set high headlamps wasn’t trade. Local authority testing station. |
| Another MOT, Another Pass. |
BossBob
22nd Aug 2025 3:56 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 46 · Views: 10335 · Subject: Another MOT, Another Pass. |
| A 2019 ewock was tested in April 2022 and 2023 when it passed with no advisories. There were no adjustments made to the headlights prior to its mot 2024 yet it failed due to headlamp aim too high but ... |
| 50 MPG !!!!! |
BossBob
22nd Aug 2025 11:42 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 48 · Views: 3012 · Subject: 50 MPG !!!!! |
| Many years ago, at least 30, a mate of mine used to work in the main Volvo dealers in Bristol UK. A customer brought their Volvo back a week after having it serviced complaining that there was a warni ... |
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