| Author |
Message |
 fuel consumption |
arcturus
 14th Sep 2009 9:34 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 65 · Views: 22808 · Subject: fuel consumption |
I normally get around 32mpg , mostly around country lanes.
Recently took a trip to Spain and that was quite interesting. Averaged around 35mpg till halfway down France then following a fill up at ... |
| coolant level on the info display |
arcturus
7th Sep 2009 4:10 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 3930 · Subject: coolant level on the info display |
| No, there wasn't a leak, but it was on the minimumm level when parked on the flat. I topped it up and it has been fine since. Just completed a 3500 mile round triip to Spain and the level hasn't dro ... |
| Indie Dealer in the south west midlands? |
arcturus
6th Sep 2009 11:00 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 3021 · Subject: Indie Dealer in the south west midlands? |
| Can anyone recommend an independent dealer in the Worcestershire/Shropshire/Herefordshire area. Got a service due soon and keen to avoid main stealer prices!! |
| coolant level on the info display |
arcturus
19th Aug 2009 2:08 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 3930 · Subject: coolant level on the info display |
| Not sure yet. Will be having a look later. I do park on a steep down facing hill and it goes off within a few seconds of getting on the level after a cold start, so i'm not too worried. |
| coolant level on the info display |
arcturus
19th Aug 2009 9:44 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 3930 · Subject: coolant level on the info display |
| Yes it does because mine has just notified me!! |
| Goodrich AT tyres on GS 17" rims |
arcturus
10th Aug 2009 4:44 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 4479 · Subject: Goodrich AT tyres on GS 17" rims |
| Just ordered some Toyo Open Country AT's for mine. Should have them in a few days. I'll report back. |
| Tyre Wear |
arcturus
1st Jul 2009 1:01 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 5117 · Subject: Tyre Wear |
| I have Wranglers on mine. If memory serves, i got 21000 miles out of the first set of rears and 24000 on the first set of fronts. Rears are nearly due for changing again (41000 miles). Fronts look ... |
| GS CDs |
arcturus
17th Mar 2009 11:36 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 12190 · Subject: GS CDs |
| Actually, i don't think the fact that the GS can't play MP3 CD's is such a big deal. After all, a CD can only hold 800MB of songs wheras the smallest modern MP3 player holds much more than that. Plus ... |
| Driving abroad |
arcturus
9th Mar 2009 7:37 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 32 · Views: 14293 · Subject: Driving abroad |
it now law in france.
And in Spain |
| FL2 Workshop Manual |
arcturus
7th Mar 2009 6:08 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 12310 · Subject: FL2 Workshop Manual |
Looked there before, no option presented to sign up. 
First press the "rest of world" button, then on the next page select your language, then on the 3rd page you will see the ... |
| 2nd Service Cost |
arcturus
21st Jan 2009 7:27 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 220 · Views: 159437 · Subject: 2nd Service Cost |
| Just had my 30000 miler done at Shukers Ludlow - £427 inc courtesy car. |
| Cost of Routine Service and where carried out |
arcturus
21st Jan 2009 7:25 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 47 · Views: 22347 · Subject: Cost of Routine Service and where carried out |
| Just had my 30000 mile service done at Shukers Ludlow - £427 inc courtesy car. |
| Frozen tailgate locks |
arcturus
8th Jan 2009 1:17 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 50 · Views: 22388 · Subject: Frozen tailgate locks |
......When this happens just use the tailgate release button on the remote. .......
Doh!!! Why didn't i think of that.  I have been having this problem all this week and have been getting ... |
| How long after 0? |
arcturus
26th Nov 2008 9:02 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 24 · Views: 7614 · Subject: How long after 0? |
| Just today I went 12 miles past zero, buoyed on by the Top Gear prog. If i hadn't had arcturus junior with me i would have pushed it further but when your 15 yo daughter gives you the evil eye :twi ... |
| Price of Tyres |
arcturus
20th Sep 2008 10:32 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 26 · Views: 11669 · Subject: Price of Tyres |
| I paid £276 for a pair of 235/65/17 Goodyear Wranglers for my FL2 last week if that helps. |
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