scottsdad Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 The Crossland has developed a slow puncture. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 2 hours ago, Peil said: That's the mess it made of the sump filter in my 308. Just bits is rubber/belt sludged with the oil. Apparently the car has a 100k interval on belt changes you start with, and they changed it to every 40k. Recalls in Europe, but not in the UK Aye thats the pick up for the oil, so thats what puts oil to your filter then into the engine. You can see the major issue that starving all that of oil can bring. And aye, changes are now 40k miles and if you dont use their exact oil specified and remove the sump to clean that pick up pipe every time then they'll claim its poor maintenance and not manufacturer fault and refuse to pay costs for repair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 51 minutes ago, scottsdad said: The Crossland has developed a slow puncture. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonytoons Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 9 hours ago, RandomGuy. said: They claimed it was quieter, more fuel efficient, and wouldn't need changed as often as a "dry belt". I'm fairly sure they tried the exact same about 30 years ago and had the exact same issues, but presumably thought they'd stumbled onto some brilliant idea. I had my normal timing belt replaced at 100k along with the water pump as I thought it was likely to go in the very near future. Mechanic said it looked fine and probably would have been fine for another few services. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 (edited) 5 hours ago, Loonytoons said: I had my normal timing belt replaced at 100k along with the water pump as I thought it was likely to go in the very near future. Mechanic said it looked fine and probably would have been fine for another few services. Yes "dry" timing belts have a wide range and there's a few you can safely hit 100k+ with (but realistically 7 years/70k miles is always a fair maximum, as its the pulleys that fail usually, not the belt). The few hundred pound it can cost to change it can save you multiples of that. There's too many folk who risk it. Edited June 16 by RandomGuy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 14 hours ago, RandomGuy. said: Yes "dry" timing belts have a wide range and there's a few you can safely hit 100k+ with (but realistically 7 years/70k miles is always a fair maximum, as its the pulleys that fail usually, not the belt). The few hundred pound it can cost to change it can save you multiples of that. There's too many folk who risk it. Mildly useful link with if your vehicle has a chain or belt: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/advice/owning-advice/timing-chain-or-cambelt/# 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Fiat 500 mile hybrid. The wee, hybrid battery was low when I got it. I've driven it on long and short journeys, braking often, had the start/stop on and off to see if that's an issue.. Nothing, to date, has made any difference to the battery charge. I always make the assumption, in any situation, I've done something wrong. What is it this time? (Bought a Fiat 500, cut and colour £50, there, I've saved you the trouble) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'WellDel Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 2019 Grandland x with the 1.2 puretech engine discussed in the past few posts. Had a couple of instances where car suddenly dropped power and seemed to go into like limp mode with no warning light on dash or anything. On both occasions pulled over, turned ignition off and on again and power back to normal, then yesterday happened again only this time with 'engine fault - repair needed' message on dash and stayed in limp/low power. Mechanic says could possibly be camshaft sensor, if not then could be the dreaded wet belt scenario. Mileage just a touch over 30k. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 35 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Fiat 500 mile hybrid. The wee, hybrid battery was low when I got it. I've driven it on long and short journeys, braking often, had the start/stop on and off to see if that's an issue.. Nothing, to date, has made any difference to the battery charge. I always make the assumption, in any situation, I've done something wrong. What is it this time? (Bought a Fiat 500, cut and colour £50, there, I've saved you the trouble) Is it a model with a Power Flow screen? If so, check and see if it’s even showing power being sent to the auxiliary battery pack. If not, it’s possible the conventional battery is weak (does it start OK?j, or perhaps that the Auxiliary Battery is f**ked. There are tests that will show the condition of that battery, I don’t know if you can access them directly or if it’s a specialist/dealer function. My Accord Hybrid will show battery level change pretty quickly (similar small battery pack, supposedly about 3 miles range full), if all your’s says is Low, and doesn’t change, that’s not good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I can see on the instrument panel there is display similar to the petrol gauge, but with battery power, which sits at 10%. It starts well, it's only 2 years old. I think I will have to take it in. I know the mild hybrid thing is a bit of a con and the car will run perfectly well without the auxiliary battery, but I'd like to know what I'm doing wrong. No doubt there's a button somewhere I've overlooked. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbelle Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 50 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: I can see on the instrument panel there is display similar to the petrol gauge, but with battery power, which sits at 10%. It starts well, it's only 2 years old. I think I will have to take it in. I know the mild hybrid thing is a bit of a con and the car will run perfectly well without the auxiliary battery, but I'd like to know what I'm doing wrong. No doubt there's a button somewhere I've overlooked. Will you borrow the van from Jones the butcher whilst yours is off the road? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 10 minutes ago, tinkerbelle said: Will you borrow the van from Jones the butcher whilst yours is off the road? An early hybrid! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 13 hours ago, Sergeant Wilson said: I can see on the instrument panel there is display similar to the petrol gauge, but with battery power, which sits at 10%. It starts well, it's only 2 years old. I think I will have to take it in. I know the mild hybrid thing is a bit of a con and the car will run perfectly well without the auxiliary battery, but I'd like to know what I'm doing wrong. No doubt there's a button somewhere I've overlooked. Looks like it’s a semi-common issue, and often related to either a software update or a sensor. https://www.fiat500owners.com/threads/fiat-500-hybrid-2020-battery-not-charging.153103/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 3 hours ago, TxRover said: Looks like it’s a semi-common issue, and often related to either a software update or a sensor. https://www.fiat500owners.com/threads/fiat-500-hybrid-2020-battery-not-charging.153103/ It's all very confusing. I might just set it on fire. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 That @Sergeant Wilson drives a Fiat 500 is one of the most unexpected finds on this site. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Brazil Forever Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 3 minutes ago, alta-pete said: That @Sergeant Wilson drives a Fiat 500 is one of the most unexpected finds on this site. Why? If he can drive a tank he can drive anything. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 1 hour ago, alta-pete said: That @Sergeant Wilson drives a Fiat 500 is one of the most unexpected finds on this site. It's in tribute to Mussolini. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 1 hour ago, alta-pete said: That @Sergeant Wilson drives a Fiat 500 is one of the most unexpected finds on this site. I expected him to own a Fred Flintstone style 'car'. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 21 minutes ago, RH33 said: I expected him to own a Fred Flintstone style 'car'. There's many people on here entitled to kid me on about cars, but you're not one of them. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 9 hours ago, Sergeant Wilson said: It's all very confusing. I might just set it on fire. TL;DR is take it to the stealer dealer to sort out, that’s not normal, and they’ll have seen it before. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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