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Feb 22nd 2018, 8:11 pm

#6931

Pulaski

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by chawkins99

.... Hardly seems worth it but it's all to satisfy the environmentalists

When many cars cut out when stationary for a few seconds at traffic lights, and the oil used in many engines has been changed for a thinner lubricant (for example 10w30 changed to 10w20) to gain a fraction on the calculated "fleet economy" for the manufacturer, a gain of 7% is a pretty big deal!

Feb 23rd 2018, 1:03 am

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by zzrmark

Is that normal mpg for the 3.6 V6 or have you got a heavy foot? My 5l V8 got better mileage than your 13mpg and I do like the old Le Mans start/ hooligan drive.

My foot is a little heavy. The acceleration is addictive. I gave it some beans pulling onto the freeway this morning and I lost 5 miles off my range in .1 of a mile

. I have to be careful though. I’m using it as a works vehicle. Won’t do to get pulled over for speeding whilst I have a National Highway Traffic SAFETY Administration ID on LOL.

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Feb 23rd 2018, 6:34 am

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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My foot is a little heavy. The acceleration is addictive. I gave it some beans pulling onto the freeway this morning and I lost 5 miles off my range in .1 of a mile

. I have to be careful though. I’m using it as a works vehicle. Won’t do to get pulled over for speeding whilst I have a National Highway Traffic SAFETY Administration ID on LOL.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/trail.../#post10866234

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So what you're saying is me getting a truck/SUV is inevitable then. I just hope that doesn't go for an automatic too!!!

Your citizenship is in the post.

Feb 23rd 2018, 11:21 am

#6934

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by Pulaski

When many cars cut out when stationary for a few seconds at traffic lights,

First thing we did on our cars was turn that "feature" off. Annoying as hell.

Feb 23rd 2018, 2:16 pm

#6935

Pulaski

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by Nutek

First thing we did on our cars was turn that "feature" off. Annoying as hell.

I would too - I find that hearing other people's cars cut out and restart is annoying enough!

Feb 23rd 2018, 2:19 pm

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by Pulaski

I would too - I find that hearing other people's cars cut out and restart is annoying enough!

That just means you need to turn your music up louder.

Feb 23rd 2018, 2:23 pm

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Feb 23rd 2018, 2:55 pm

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Re: Let's talk about cars

I do like the white with the blue go faster stripes!

Hoping it's got 3 pedals and not 2!

Feb 23rd 2018, 3:26 pm

#6939

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by BenK91

I do like the white with the ~~blue go faster~~ Shelby stripes! ...

FIFY

The UK has BRG, Italy has red, France has blue, and Germany has white .... the US equivalent is white with a pair of end-to-end stripes over the roof, known as Shelby stripes.

Feb 23rd 2018, 3:43 pm

#6940

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Very nice.

Feb 23rd 2018, 3:44 pm

#6941

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by Pulaski

FIFY

The UK has BRG, Italy has red, France has blue, and Germany has white .... the US equivalent is white with a pair of end-to-end stripes over the roof, known as Shelby stripes.

They still add horses to the car