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by DaveG
Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: I-stop data please let me know yours, just for interest.
Replies: 9
Views: 6199

Re: I-stop data please let me know yours, just for interest.

Mine works seamlessly, but really the Data regarding it cannot be of use unless you are aware of the type of driving that has been done, as of course mostly motorway miles it will have rarely been used, alternatively all town driving more stopped miles will be recorded.
by DaveG
Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Am I jinxed?
Replies: 8
Views: 5192

Re: Am I jinxed?

That's awful, let's hope what goes round comes round, not that it helps you, hope your repairs are totally to your satisfaction.
by DaveG
Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: From “old” CX-3 to “new” CX-3
Replies: 13
Views: 10224

Re: From “old” CX-3 to “new” CX-3

They have also added more sound proofing and thicker glass, havnt driven the pre facelift so don't know if it is noticeable.
by DaveG
Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Diesel in Engine Oil
Replies: 43
Views: 51028

Re: Diesel in Engine Oil

Thanks anchorman, just wondered no need for further info as to I said I now have a petrol, Even if I didn't think I would stick with the Italian tune up.

Although as you said the static forced regen sbouldnt be interrupted, same problem I found on the road having to slow down during the drive lol.
by DaveG
Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:34 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Engine issue
Replies: 15
Views: 10132

Re: Engine issue

Like mine as well cant see the problem with using it. It doesn't interfere as it always starts instantaneously when you prepare to move off.
by DaveG
Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Diesel in Engine Oil
Replies: 43
Views: 51028

Re: Diesel in Engine Oil

Anchorman that is interesting not sure how it works, if you have time can you explain more thanks.How do you start the process although I appreciate my CX3 is petrol and doesn't apply.
by DaveG
Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Diesel in Engine Oil
Replies: 43
Views: 51028

Re: Diesel in Engine Oil

When I ran diesel cars in recent years and they introduced the DPF, Every couple of weeks I used to take them down the dual carriage way/motorway and give them a Italian tune up. I kept it in third or fourth to keep the revs above 3000 for about thirty minuets. This may seem a waste of fuel etc but ...
by DaveG
Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Diesel in Engine Oil
Replies: 43
Views: 51028

Re: Diesel in Engine Oil

Diesel in engine oil causing the oil level to rise. I am sure that is to do with a partial regeneration re the DPF. Might be wrong.

I am sure anchorman will give you a very good analysis in due course.
by DaveG
Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Drivers seat lowers on its own
Replies: 11
Views: 9234

Re: Drivers seat lowers on its own

Cymro are you going back to your dealer armed with the info that JT supplied interested in there response After reading your latest post I have tried to lower the seat with my thigh getting in and out of the car, couldn't do it. :lol: Still reckon if they play the you are doing it getting in and out...
by DaveG
Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:57 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Drivers seat lowers on its own
Replies: 11
Views: 9234

Re: Drivers seat lowers on its own

Further to my previouse post and jtonline above indicating there may not be a satisfactory long term solution, I got so fed up with mine till it was fixed that I put small blocks of timber the correct height under the mechanism to solve the problem, bodge yes but it worked.