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by KARlosfuentes
Tue Jun 03, 2025 9:45 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Actual PHEV fuel efficiency (excluding Mercedes)
Replies: 8
Views: 108

Re: Actual PHEV fuel efficiency (excluding Mercedes)

I apologise, gentlemen; the preceding content is largely nonsensical. I should not be permitted to go out alone.Apologies: I neglected to consider the return trips. The overall mileage recorded was 18.9 miles, with the electric vehicle component accounting for 15 miles. Given a completely charged ra...
by KARlosfuentes
Tue Jun 03, 2025 9:42 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Actual PHEV fuel efficiency (excluding Mercedes)
Replies: 8
Views: 108

Actual PHEV fuel efficiency (excluding Mercedes)

Not a Mercedes; rather, a Range Rover Fifty P400E. I often allow the vehicle to determine whether to utilise petrol or electricity; nevertheless, for the sake of "science" (due to a lack of better activities), I resolved to ascertain the electric range. The Range Rover indicates a range of...
by KARlosfuentes
Mon May 19, 2025 2:15 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Replacement of the Diesel Fuel Filter for the 2 Series 2.0
Replies: 4
Views: 199

Re: Replacement of the Diesel Fuel Filter for the 2 Series 2.0

Due to their affordability, I would utilise them biennially; perhaps excessive, but nonetheless.
by KARlosfuentes
Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:26 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Adaptive xenon headlights from 2014
Replies: 6
Views: 37371

Re: Adaptive xenon headlights from 2014

It is evident on my vehicle; if you observe the beam, it should rotate in conjunction with the steering wheel.
by KARlosfuentes
Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:25 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Adaptive xenon headlights from 2014
Replies: 6
Views: 37371

Re: Adaptive xenon headlights from 2014

If it like my Sportage, the wheels only engage when the vehicle is in motion, likely at a speed above 5 mph.
by KARlosfuentes
Tue Mar 04, 2025 3:53 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: BMW M Sport Enigma
Replies: 7
Views: 64836

Re: BMW M Sport Enigma

Commence again with a someone who can conduct a diagnostic scan to ascertain the reason for the illuminated lights. Given the presence of white smoke, do a block test and proceed accordingly.
by KARlosfuentes
Tue Mar 04, 2025 3:52 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: BMW M Sport Enigma
Replies: 7
Views: 64836

Re: BMW M Sport Enigma

Have they conducted a block test?
by KARlosfuentes
Tue Mar 04, 2025 3:50 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: BMW M Sport Enigma
Replies: 7
Views: 64836

Re: BMW M Sport Enigma

What is the colour of smoke?
What actions have been taken about it so far?
Is it N52 or N53?
by KARlosfuentes
Fri Feb 07, 2025 1:24 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Hardwiring a Nextbase dash cam in a 2024 Sportage GT Line
Replies: 9
Views: 87201

Re: Hardwiring a Nextbase dash cam in a 2024 Sportage GT Line

Running a cable is straightforward if necessary, and my version has two fuses labelled as spare, which are connected to the ignition live.

If you install a cable, be cautious with the side airbag.
I use a dongle, but I also have a cable installed for my caravan's back camera display.