| Author |
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 Mad about freelanders |
Lightwater
 23rd Dec 2014 8:19 am
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 10 · Views: 8308 · Subject: Mad about freelanders |
I have had autos with company cars in the past but always manual for my own cars. I like manuals, but in this day and age auto is the way to go.
The auto with the petrol if you are not careful tak ... |
| Fuel Capacity |
Lightwater
23rd Dec 2014 8:04 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 8282 · Subject: Fuel Capacity |
± 0.3% for fuel.
We probably have the same fuel tolerances at you. With a 68 litre fill you could be getting a maximum under or over error of 0.204 litre.
http://www.measurement.gov.au/Publicat ... |
| EPB actuation |
Lightwater
22nd Dec 2014 4:53 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 12 · Views: 5648 · Subject: EPB actuation |
| When parked in the garage I just leave the car in Park and do not apply the EPB. The car is not going to roll away. One less thing to wear out. |
| HOW GOOD IS THE FL2 - MY EXPERIENCE |
Lightwater
21st Dec 2014 1:13 pm
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Forum: Off Roading & Green Laning · Replies: 15 · Views: 17270 · Subject: HOW GOOD IS THE FL2 - MY EXPERIENCE |
| As long as it is an older reliable one. I don't think Toyota or Nissan really know how to make a common rail diesel that is reliable. They are in love with Landcruisers out here, but they use too much ... |
| When are you finishing, when are you back and ... |
Lightwater
20th Dec 2014 11:21 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 43 · Views: 18803 · Subject: When are you finishing, when are you back and ... |
The joys of working 7 days a week!
I have done my fair share to the point of beyond reason and a serious health and safety risk to myself. The worst stretch was 2 x 70 hour weeks then a 3rd of 132 ... |
| When are you finishing, when are you back and ... |
Lightwater
20th Dec 2014 1:10 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 43 · Views: 18803 · Subject: When are you finishing, when are you back and ... |
| 50% retired a decade ago at just over 40 and for the last few years avoided paid work, although I like actually really like doing the odd job. These days don't seem to have any time and I wonder how p ... |
| Discovery Sport Thread **ALL HERE** |
Lightwater
19th Dec 2014 9:18 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 1902 · Views: 1126582 · Subject: Discovery Sport Thread **ALL HERE** |
Just a little some thing to consider ( and I have not seen mentioned to date on this thread ).... T ( Also a Dad )
When I was a kid we were back ended while stationary at a red light. A decade ago a ... |
| Follow a virtual car? |
Lightwater
18th Dec 2014 9:40 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 3258 · Subject: Follow a virtual car? |
| I must be getting old. Actually I am! I don't mind looking out for everything on the road, also looking out as many cars ahead as reasonably possible, not just the first car in front of me. Also keep ... |
| Turbo whistle fix - Steering Grommet missing |
Lightwater
18th Dec 2014 3:58 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 50 · Views: 38202 · Subject: Turbo whistle fix - Steering Grommet missing |
About the same on MY13 (obviously with less corrosion) and the underlay had a better cut 
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/12663/normal_002~1.JPG
It looks the same as this o ... |
| Low Washer Fluid Warning - MY2013> |
Lightwater
17th Dec 2014 9:38 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 4377 · Subject: Low Washer Fluid Warning - MY2013> |
| Can't you siphon the water out. |
| Lost my car to the wife |
Lightwater
15th Dec 2014 9:16 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 4227 · Subject: Lost my car to the wife |
| Other half wanted a Tiguan. I had to work my ar-- of thinking of all the benefits of a proper car. As VW & Seat (no longer available in Australia) have turned into pavlovas. Having a Seat which wa ... |
| Discovery Sport Thread **ALL HERE** |
Lightwater
15th Dec 2014 7:33 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 1902 · Views: 1126582 · Subject: Discovery Sport Thread **ALL HERE** |
| Unless its stated in other handbooks, nowhere does it state in my owner manual that a spacesaver has to go on a particular axle, only to ensure DSC is turned off and other than the latest Haldex I don ... |
| Discovery Sport Thread **ALL HERE** |
Lightwater
14th Dec 2014 11:51 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 1902 · Views: 1126582 · Subject: Discovery Sport Thread **ALL HERE** |
Quite a few cars seem to have fairly dark front windows but still lighter than the rear windows. I don't know the %.
Cooled seats are not going to help. It is the initial contact when you get into ... |
| Discovery Sport Thread **ALL HERE** |
Lightwater
14th Dec 2014 11:16 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 1902 · Views: 1126582 · Subject: Discovery Sport Thread **ALL HERE** |
| Wanted cloth seats but could not get them. I have already burnt my ar-- once and the seats are only almond, not even ebony! |
| Discovery Sport Thread **ALL HERE** |
Lightwater
14th Dec 2014 10:15 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 1902 · Views: 1126582 · Subject: Discovery Sport Thread **ALL HERE** |
I am intrigued especially with the urban petrol consumption figure.
Petrol Freelander MY14 / DS MY15
Urban 13.5 / 10.6 (L/100km)
Extra Urban 7.5 /6.5
Combined 9.6 / 8.0
Emissions combined ... |
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