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(For what its worth, worn bearings don't typically kill motors unless you've been doing stupid stuff.)

If you think Ford's bad, be thankful you don't have a Lotus.

I'm pleased the Tech has mine dead centre on the dipstick after it's service. It's little details that build confidence.

No leaks one year on

Bugger! You beat me to this one 😂

Thought of buying a BMW? Apparently they don't have indicators.

What is useful are the anti carjack devices popular in South Africa a while back. Sheets of flame shooting out from under the doors at shin level.

A spun bearing can very definitely kill an engine. Once they seize a rod can break or a crank.

I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong. :wink:

Here's something weird, after my service a week ago, oil pressure is now higher at highway speeds. About 1 bar = 14.5 psi on average. So about 60 - 75psi. I had Mobil 1 5w/30 in, the dealer put in Castrol 5w/30. I can only assume Castrol has a higher CsT rating. PS. I just checked, Mobil has a...

I don't know the mechanics of them. Obviously ducted cooled air, and they're bloody marvelous.

I'm ashamed :wink:

I'll defend to the death the right for people to do weird, stupid shit to their cars, and I'll insist on my right to take the piss.

I guess affordability is in the eye of the beholder. Down here the Mustang we get is a bargain. If I had bought the 2025 Cupra Formentor, specced how I wanted it, (like the Mustang) it would have been a $NZ100k plus car with 333hp. In fact, the current limited edition with my spec and extra...

I have to disagree. Toyotas recipe was exactly right. It was never intended to be a powerhouse, it was designed to slide. They even put eco tyres on the thing to reduce grip. What was exactly wrong was the hole they put in the torque curve. Pottering around up to 2500rpm was fine, nailing it at...

This is the benefit of a 1st world roading system. I wish we had one.

Our dealers put number plate surrounds with their logo on. I'm not a fan.

When I saw this vid I remembered the YT vid of some 'tard with more money than sense reving the nuts off his Lamborghini at the lights and setting it on fire. Not that I'm referring to the Op in the same terms.

I'm speechless. Why?

Starting another elongated economy thread, I've just travelled up to Auckland to renew my passport, 500 kms return. I can't believe I averaged 10.1L per 100kms. That's 23.2 miles per every one of those tiny gallons you guys have in the US:). The best numbers yet. This was not economy driving...