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 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
chrisaviss
 13th Feb 2009 9:29 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 479820 · Subject: 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
I can understand people's reluctance to use any liquid that has not been recommended by the manufacturer, especially with regard to our FL2 engines.
However, LR are not the makers of this engine, and ... |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
chrisaviss
27th Dec 2008 11:31 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 479820 · Subject: ref y-f and LO consumption |
Another one: since using 2-s oil, no more addition of main lube oil.
I say again, my engine sounds really sweet, especially when up to temperature. It purrs! |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
chrisaviss
27th Dec 2008 11:20 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 479820 · Subject: Adding 2-stroke oil to diesel fuel |
| In my opinion, as a marine engineer, the addition of approx 1:200 parts 2-st oil to an empty tank before refuelling has proved most beneficial. The engine is less laboured from 1st start after only a ... |
| Strange noise on TD4 Automatic |
chrisaviss
28th Oct 2008 10:02 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 6901 · Subject: Auto model |
So what has happened since?
I have an auto FL2 and have had no probs at all, and I also tow, yes, (CG), a caravan, on occasion.
What I will say, is that I support YF in his effort to promote a bett ... |
| Lock-out |
chrisaviss
17th Oct 2008 3:02 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 2393 · Subject: Lock-out |
| If you leave your pride and joy unattended for more than 27 days, the electronics shut down. The only way to re-activate is to use the emergency key. This was confirmed this morning by LR, via my deal ... |
| Weird problem with keyfob |
chrisaviss
15th May 2008 11:02 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 42 · Views: 20937 · Subject: Difficulties starting |
| from ChickenGeorge 'or parking fines wheel clamps etc',...or after 4 weeks standstill, and having to use the emergency key...if you can still get access to the near side door. Problem still not resolv ... |
| Highest Milage |
chrisaviss
30th Jan 2008 6:57 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 58 · Views: 26098 · Subject: Mileage, etc. |
Over 11k miles now since June...an absolute delight.
Am convinced that towing (unmentionables to some of us) has bedded in the piston rings a lot faster than without. For an auto, you'd expect to use ... |
| TD4 Auto fuel economy |
chrisaviss
13th Jan 2008 5:51 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 47 · Views: 22454 · Subject: AUTO fuel cons |
| NJ - thought my consumption was improving, but just done around 450 miles incl trip to Lake District, and back to W Yorks, plus numerous M-way trips, (one at hi speed for 26 miles), and it's just unde ... |
| Worried - Just how bad is the reliability? |
chrisaviss
11th Dec 2007 7:40 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 7801 · Subject: Reliability |
I agree with you Tim, but have you ever had to use LR Assistance in your neck of the woods?
If so, what was the response like? |
| Windscreen defrost |
chrisaviss
11th Dec 2007 7:35 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 7309 · Subject: defrost |
| ...ah, but Leeds is always colder than us - you're further north, hence more frost! |
| Windscreen defrost |
chrisaviss
11th Dec 2007 6:58 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 7309 · Subject: Windscreen defrost |
| Pressed "prog" this a.m. and ice all gone in half a minute. Another tick, but I'm running out of boxes. |
| Worried - Just how bad is the reliability? |
chrisaviss
11th Dec 2007 6:42 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 7801 · Subject: FL2 Reliability |
freebo
I've done 9k+ miles in my HSE auto now...brilliant...no hiccups, belches or farts anywhere. Only thing wrong is that I have not yet sorted getting back into the car after 4 weeks away...I.F. f ... |
| Essex |
chrisaviss
9th Dec 2007 6:15 pm
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Forum: Spotted · Replies: 10 · Views: 8644 · Subject: Waving at other FL2s |
| Gave the thumbs up to a lady driver coming the other way (didn't realise it was a she until nearly passed me) and was very gratified to get a similar response, with a big smile. It would appear that t ... |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
chrisaviss
9th Dec 2007 6:00 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 479820 · Subject: Engine Lube Oil |
| ....but the "Edge" costs about the same as gin, maybe more! |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
chrisaviss
9th Dec 2007 5:56 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 479820 · Subject: Fuel cons - lube type |
David
Castrol Edge Formula RS 0W40 is the one I chose. |
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