Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
Thanks Marc
so it is an adaptive ECU, will think for itself ( ok can of worms open ) within given parameters
So taking Peter as an example, defensive driving whilst still keeping up with traffic will have no detrimental effect on when the regeneration takes place.
So you can get 60+ mpg and still let the system regenerate as and when needed ?
** Defensive driving is something i was taught way back in the early 80's and not a new fashion even then.
Work the £ figures out at say £5 a gallon
200 miles @ 40 mpg x £5 = £25
200 miles @ 60 mpg x £5 = £16.6
200 miles a week @40 mpg x 4 x 12 = £ 1200
200 miles a week @60 mpg x 4 x 12 =£ 796.8
Saving of approx £403 over a year
Wish there was something decent on tv my brain is getting over worked lol
so it is an adaptive ECU, will think for itself ( ok can of worms open ) within given parameters
So taking Peter as an example, defensive driving whilst still keeping up with traffic will have no detrimental effect on when the regeneration takes place.
So you can get 60+ mpg and still let the system regenerate as and when needed ?
** Defensive driving is something i was taught way back in the early 80's and not a new fashion even then.
Work the £ figures out at say £5 a gallon
200 miles @ 40 mpg x £5 = £25
200 miles @ 60 mpg x £5 = £16.6
200 miles a week @40 mpg x 4 x 12 = £ 1200
200 miles a week @60 mpg x 4 x 12 =£ 796.8
Saving of approx £403 over a year
Wish there was something decent on tv my brain is getting over worked lol
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
The antidote is shoving a picture up on POTD, new contributors always welcome. Gibbo has put up a picture of his plums today to entertain the assembled throng. I'm sure you have something to offer
viewtopic.php?t=53436&start=3210#p617661
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
That would have sparked some action had Malcolm still been with us. ↑
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
Gee, thanks for the advanced warning!NewcastleFalcon wrote: ↑26 Aug 2019, 18:38Gibbo has put up a picture of his plums today to entertain the assembled throng.
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
Looks like I have my first problem. Changed the engine oil today and noticed that there is oil around the steering rack, not a tremendous amount but it does look as though its coming from the rack. There doesn't appear to be a reservoir for the fluid, or at least I can't find it. Help.
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
If the rack has been replaced within the last year then it could just be the pipe seals that have gone.
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
I hate to be the one to tell you - but it looks like yours has succumbed to the dreaded legendary steering rack failure Peter.
The fluid has a small bottle on the left of the engine bay
The fluid has a small bottle on the left of the engine bay
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
That is it then, I thought that was something to do with the water, it has a pipe going to the header tank. What fluid does it use?
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Probably why it was cheap Marc.
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
LDS Fluid - the same as if you had a hydraulically suspended C5
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
It'll also take Fluide DA - in fact it's supposed to take Fluide DA, but as they're the same - either will do
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
Sorry to hear that Peter
Not going to say anything else on a public forum apart from get some pics of the rack from underneath
Not going to say anything else on a public forum apart from get some pics of the rack from underneath
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
You cannot see the "normal" rack problem from below or the sides, you can only see the spread of oil.
To get a good look, go in via the steering column in the footwell.
To get a good look, go in via the steering column in the footwell.
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
Thanks for your comments, what sort of a job is changing it? I can see its not very easy to get at.
Thought I might have had some LDS from my early C5's but no such luck, did find 4 or 5 bottles of LHM+ if anyone wants it, but will have to collect it if you are down this way. I have ordered some LDS now, bit cheaper than Eolys!
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Thought I might have had some LDS from my early C5's but no such luck, did find 4 or 5 bottles of LHM+ if anyone wants it, but will have to collect it if you are down this way. I have ordered some LDS now, bit cheaper than Eolys!
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Re: Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?
Relevant details about rack replacement...... HERE -------> viewtopic.php?f=3&t=57734
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