john300zx

Snowing here south side of Glasgow as well but its not lying:)

Remove the intake side and check the turbo in case there is a bearing issue, look for signs of the compressor wheel hitting the casing, just in case the turbo is foobared:)

Does it have an intercooler on it, if there is oil in the compressor side it could be restricting air, have seen that causing all kind of smoke/performance issues. Also i'd check in the tank in case there is a filter/gauze on the pump/sender unit. Basics first, again have seen people jump and throw parts/money at faults without checking the basics first only to get their fingers burnt by something basic/simple being the fault. Cheers John

I would check the basics first, diesel nowadays creates the dreaded growth, is there a filter/gauze in the fuel tank, could be simple fuel restriction. Black smoke could be caused by restrictions in air, as could white smoke when the fuel is injected but poor combustion potentially shows up as white smoke/fuel vapour, have you had the sir filter out of it? The service interval on my Scenic for the air filter is 48k miles, fuel at 36k miles according to the dealer, both far too long IMO. Have you changed the fuel filter? I would cut it open after changing it to see what debris is in it. For me fule of thumb black smoke = this and white smoke = that is out the window as I have been caught out with things, for me 100% do the basics first, pump/sender out the tank, fule and air filter after that. Modern vehicles (I work on commercials) are a fookin nightmare, good luck. Cheers John

What was the outcome? Anyways am with you guys typical ausi driver who think they can do what they like....muppets

Happy Birthday Robert have a good one

LOL I have a neighbour with a 2.2 Mercedes, his trip sits at 55 mpg motorway and between 45 to 50 town, maybee thats what we need to change the car for lol

I get your point about the small engine in the big car but the last 08 plate I traded in generally showed 48 to 49 mpg so I cant see why this one is lower by so much. I know for modern engines to be more efficient in what they put out the exhaust they use more fuel but not this much lol

Chris its got 17k miles on it just over a year old. Have just reset the trip after about 7 miles its at 32mpg looool can see trouble ahead.

I wouldnt have bought it but the wife loves it....7 seats etc, maybee we will be getting rid of it as the dealer will be getting it back if its not sorted lol. Cheers

Mark Car is doing exactly the same runs, mpg on the old car stayed steady winter/summer, car doesnt idle as with cost of fuel its switched off instantly, tyre pressures all to spec, a manual check is next on the cards, but we are using more fuel as the car is getting filled more regularly. What I would say is both cars allegedly had the same bhp but the newer one is a lot quicker off the mark. As for servicing it it was allegedly serviced before I got it but with dealers who knows. Its booked into the dealer next week to get checked, lol I told the salesman its coming back if its not rectified so will wait and see what Thursday holds. Cheers John

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Guys 6 weeks ago I bought a 60 plate Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 DCi, the trip is showing 38.7 mpg. The 08 plate one that was traded in was returning nearly 50 mpg, with a few miles to and from the motorway and the bulk of its daily journey sat at between 50 and 60 on the motorway as her indoors doesnt break the limit. I was sold the car on the presumption that the dealer was puting money in my pocket, 39 mpg is costing me money, its booked in to get checked next Thursday but I know before it goes they will say there is nothing wrong with it. Anyone else had similar issues, I have registered with a Scenic forum and there are quite a few people complaining about similar returns. I know to be more efficient in what comes out the exhaust the car burns more fuel, logic being there somewhere but 10 mpg worse off, not for me, have told them if its not improved the car will be returned to them. Anyone else had similar issues with a newer Renault? Cheers John

Worse case scenario m8 break it and put the aftermarket bits on a better car, U will make more in parts specially selling a manual conversion, which is sad to say to be honest but more people are breaking them so they are getting rarer. Cheers John

Guys I have just received an e-mail regarding re-subscribing and to be honest with me not having the car not I dont see the point but I am looking for another project and dont be surprised If I dont end up with another TT. Anyways a big thanks to everyone since 2002 that has helped me and I wish everyone all the best. See u guys around. Cheers John Crisp

To test the battery there are all kinds of electronic testers available but I prefer to use the old fashioned discharge tester. More than likely the alt is fooked but as you say up in the air test the voltage at the back of it. They are not that difficult to change just a lack of access but thats cars for you. All the best

Check using the body as an earth as well as across the battery in case its an earthing fault, electrical issues can sometimes be abnormal lol

Awsome pics m8

Yikes

From memory (old age aint easy) the flight was nearly £400 so it could turn out to be expensive to get there but I just wish I had my camera with me as some of the views were awsome Robert. Cheers

Shetland has to be the coldest place I have worked, was there in November a few years ago, flew there as well which was an escapade, plane flew from Glasgow, landed at Inverness and Lerwick then onto Sumbra on Shetland, twin prop effort, man it was a flight from hell lol

I sent my 18's with Paisley freight from Glasgow to London, didnt pack them I just cable tied the delivery note to each wheel but rather than book online I phoned the order in. Cheers John

Sorry bud would love to as in didnt finish my reply lol, too much money in a good one, thanks for the offer anyway. I still have these parts if u want them, if you are about they are free to take away. Cheers John

OK guys cheers for the input lol Alan keep your phone on might have a homer for you looool Cheers John

Would love to m8 cheers for that.