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by RogerSalesCar
Mon Mar 02, 2026 12:37 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: W639 perplexing glow plug issues
Replies: 7
Views: 76

Re: W639 perplexing glow plug issues

I haven't snapped one yet, here's hoping the trend continues. Before taking them out, I always make sure the engine is warm, but not too hot.
by RogerSalesCar
Mon Feb 23, 2026 11:29 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?
Replies: 10
Views: 561

Re: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?

The oil formulator has painstakingly balanced the oil additives; trying to guess what they are is not a good idea. There is no guarantee that more of something would be beneficial. In the case of oil, for instance, increasing the concentration of specific anti-wear compounds has the opposite effect ...
by RogerSalesCar
Mon Feb 23, 2026 11:25 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?
Replies: 10
Views: 561

Re: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?

The 0W40 should circulate just as quickly as the 0w30 because oil pumps are basically positive displacement devices; the only difference is the pressure required to accomplish that circulation. Oil is heated by what? Heat from the engine and oil-related frictional losses in the bearings caused by th...
by RogerSalesCar
Fri Feb 06, 2026 3:26 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Background noise in vehicle
Replies: 9
Views: 1043

Re: Background noise in vehicle

Are you sure you examined the exhaust heat shield?
by RogerSalesCar
Thu Jan 29, 2026 2:42 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Damaged ABS, EPS, Collision ASSYST, and Park Assist
Replies: 9
Views: 534

Re: Damaged ABS, EPS, Collision ASSYST, and Park Assist

It seems to me that your vehicle has electric power steering.
by RogerSalesCar
Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:13 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2017 Toyota C-HR 1.2 Turbo VVT-i Excel
Replies: 9
Views: 571

Re: 2017 Toyota C-HR 1.2 Turbo VVT-i Excel

- The C-HR underwent a redesign in October 2019; this was also when the 1.2 turbo engine was discontinued, should a vehicle with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay be necessary.
by RogerSalesCar
Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:12 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2017 Toyota C-HR 1.2 Turbo VVT-i Excel
Replies: 9
Views: 571

Re: 2017 Toyota C-HR 1.2 Turbo VVT-i Excel

The primary reason for the discontinuation of the 1.2 turbo power unit option in the UK market for the 2019 facelift was its lacklustre sales, as the majority of consumers opted for the hybrid alternative.
by RogerSalesCar
Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:07 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2017 Toyota C-HR 1.2 Turbo VVT-i Excel
Replies: 9
Views: 571

Re: 2017 Toyota C-HR 1.2 Turbo VVT-i Excel

The service provided by the Toyota main dealer is expected to reveal no additional repairs required, and you should qualify for the Relax warranty coverage.

Review the following information regarding its functionality and coverage: