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It offended my mechanics cortex. They only made $20 out of me.

Torque is HP. Torque is the work done. HP is torque over time. Torque x Revs / 5252 = HP

I normally use self service pumps with no shut off. But I haven't had an issue with those that do.

I discovered why BMW 325i's have a bad rep for snap overtsteer turning into my narrow street one night and giving it a tad too much in 2nd., a lovely little 180 spin. Missed the kerbs though.

But, I'm lazy. Seriously though, the thought has occurred. And, if our South Pacific peso ever gets back to a sensible exchange rate, I'll be talking to Steeda, or someone.

Plus turbo torque curve, 4wd with launch/ It's why a 330hp hot hatch can match or beat a DH or Gt to 60.

I heard that BMW want to make sure their cars meet claimed figures even in adverse conditions. High temps, altitude (to a point) etc.

If I bought a DH, I probably would never put it on track. But I do want those track focussed responses for my road driving.

Still is. Today's cops have no sense of humour though.

I agree with nearly all you say. But I prefer Fords infotainment set up to the VAG system. And, on quiet start, I have the garage door closed until fast idle drops, then open the door. Having two noisy cars now means I have to be extra nice to the neighbours.

Not sure I want a car smarter than me.

Thanks, but these a rare temps around here. Usually it's 8 - 10C minimum.

Tell me about it. It's like being a stupid teenager on gravel roads again

Diesel oils are not inferior to gas engine oils. For one thing, they have to survive far higher combustion pressures and bearing loads.

Ever since I saw the "danger to manifold" scene in the first Fast and Futile movie I have avoided most car movies. Hollywood just doesn't really get it.

Great job. It's good to see that inferred temps are slightly higher than actual (like speedos), this gives a nice margin of safety.

I was surprised at the comments on here about traction in cold weather because I never noticed it in our normal winter temps. But we've just had a cold snap with morning temps down around 1C and a low of -3c, there is no grip at all on P Zeros. Spinning up and sliding just gently pulling out of...

I was annoyed at first that I couldn't get magnaride, but when I found out it's tied to modes I wasn't that fussed about it. What was/is Ford thinking? The individual mode option on many Euro cars is a must. You can have the sportiest setting for engine, g/box, etc, and a more compliant ride for...

If it's a metallic rattle I can't see it being the bump stops. From what you've said, the installer sounds like a bit of a cowboy, probably something has worked loose and maybe hitting adjacent bits.

Get whatever you want Mr Farmer. You're officially a senior ( like me) you've earned it.