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by DaveG
Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:48 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Drivers seat lowers on its own
Replies: 11
Views: 9231

Re: Drivers seat lowers on its own

Well I had the same problem on a previous car a Renault Cleo, it used to slowly sink over a few weeks or so, I ended up measuring it then checking the drop. They eventually replaced the seat mechanism/ base, after disputing there was a problem. Sounds like you are in the same position, regarding the...
by DaveG
Mon Jan 15, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Touch up paint
Replies: 3
Views: 2799

Touch up paint

Hi, anyone used chipEx paint touch up system, how does it compare to the standard as purchased from Mazda or Halfords etc. Need to get some for when the inevitable chip occurs :(
by DaveG
Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:43 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Metal tyre valve caps....
Replies: 3
Views: 2848

Re: Metal tyre valve caps....

Most after market valve caps are made of alloy, unless specialist valve stems are brass, never use a alloy nut on brass the two dissimilar metals will create corrosion very quickly under certain conditions. I used those three coloured valve caps which warned of a slow puncture for years without a pr...
by DaveG
Sun Jan 14, 2018 11:58 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Lane departure light
Replies: 7
Views: 5622

Re: Lane departure light

That's a been bit harsh on BMW and Merc drivers Geejam they do use there indicators, round park cars where its not required, but there programmed not to work at junctions and roundabouts.
by DaveG
Sat Jan 13, 2018 6:35 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello and a question please
Replies: 10
Views: 9337

Re: Hello and a question please

Panic.....thought my Sport Nav was missing the memory seats, after checking realized it only comes with the stone leather :roll:
by DaveG
Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:50 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: losing power
Replies: 39
Views: 24869

Re: losing power

Monty its great being a pensioner, you can spend your kids inheritance on new cars before they shove you in the nursing home.
by DaveG
Fri Jan 12, 2018 6:38 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: losing power
Replies: 39
Views: 24869

Re: losing power

Hi anchorman, Now you have put doubts in my mind I will have to use the premium fuel in my Mazda,thanks for that I am just a poor pensioner :lol:
by DaveG
Thu Jan 11, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: losing power
Replies: 39
Views: 24869

Re: losing power

800,000 miles in twenty years using Tesco diesel with no problems....guess I must be one of the naive lucky ones then.
by DaveG
Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:57 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: losing power
Replies: 39
Views: 24869

Re: losing power

Hi Fridge hope this doesn't sound patronizing but this is what I would do.....first of all all diesel fuel from around October has an additive added to prevent waxing in the cold weather, which is what your dealer is saying happened to your filter (ie the pig fat). I would visit the dealership in pe...
by DaveG
Wed Jan 10, 2018 4:25 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: losing power
Replies: 39
Views: 24869

Re: losing power

Whilst it is very interesting and informative, Fridge is just seeking the reason why he had the problem, and reassurance that it will not be a ongoing issue. I don't agree that members are blaming the dealer, just to be told by them not to use supermarket fuel and that it is pig fat blocking the fil...