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I had to show oil check on my test when they stand you and ask to read a number plate at distance.
Only point to the dipstick not actually check oil. Thought it was a test see if I’d point at the instructor.
Only point to the dipstick not actually check oil. Thought it was a test see if I’d point at the instructor.
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I asked a chap how often he checked the tyre pressures, and he looked at me like i was speaking a foreign language..
Some people have no idea!!
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It was mine, but mine was slightly different. After I passed my test I had to pass my test. ( as per every Forces driver)but it ain't
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But they don't, and that's why these TPMS systems exist.
And Skoda.
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Right, dont know what went off last time so will try this again. And Skoda.But they don't, and that's why these TPMS systems exist.
If it is anything like the BMW systems it'll work off of the ABS sensors.
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I suspect part of the problem is modern cars are just so reliable. Old cars weren't. I had an old high-roller Cavalier that needed oil putting in with each tank of fuel. Service intervals are now in years, not months. I check my levels but they haven't moved by the time I flush and replace the fluids. After checking the tyres and no change for 6 weeks on the trot people get lulled into a false sense of security and give up. And then there are all these warning things on the dash so why bother? The car will tell me. I cannot believe how reliable modern tyres are. The rim tends to fail first now, or occasionally a bad valve.
Land Rover ownership is the cure: every time I walk past it I check to see if there is a leak or a bit has dropped off. The Jag I am more blasé about as it never goes wrong or needs more than basic servicing.
Seriously? Nope, don't believe you our 'Enry.
It's car driver 101. Even for those incapable of checking oil and water , surely they check tyre pressure, at least once a week. I do the spare once a month because of the faff.
I suspect part of the problem is modern cars are just so reliable. Old cars weren't. I had an old high-roller Cavalier that needed oil putting in with each tank of fuel. Service intervals are now in years, not months. I check my levels but they haven't moved by the time I flush and replace the fluids. After checking the tyres and no change for 6 weeks on the trot people get lulled into a false sense of security and give up. And then there are all these warning things on the dash so why bother? The car will tell me. I cannot believe how reliable modern tyres are. The rim tends to fail first now, or occasionally a bad valve.
Land Rover ownership is the cure: every time I walk past it I check to see if there is a leak or a bit has dropped off. The Jag I am more blasé about as it never goes wrong or needs more than basic servicing.
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Not Range Rovers! Brand new or 30years old they're unreliable. Service on the L322 depends on mileage, (as well as old school service intervals) Last year mine was serviced twice, due to the mileage I put on her.
I think the idea that 'your car will tell you when it needs something', is catching people out. Partially because they don't know how to check things regularly , partially because electronics can fail. Thus something might have needed checked hundreds of mile ago, no alarm to tell them, and then they're in a world of pain,mwhen something fails.
No need to first parading every day, but checking once a week is no hardship to anyone. Well unless they're physically unable, then go to local garage.
Want a laugh about Land Rover reliability. The little car I got the grandson. Broke after 3 days, problem with the motherboard
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It is for HGV drivers.
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