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g111mds
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Realised that since picking up our 4th A2 TDi towards the end of September we’ve added over 3000 miles to it.
We’ve got a few cars at home, but it’s quickly become the first set of keys we look for when heading out. What a difference in terms of comfort levels with the sport seats.
We’ve got a few cars at home, but it’s quickly become the first set of keys we look for when heading out. What a difference in terms of comfort levels with the sport seats.
oneflewover
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If you are doing the huge job that is changing the wishbone, it would be amiss not to.
timmus
A2OC Donor
Hi Jonross,
Yes, you can mix a small amount of 2-stroke oil with the diesel. It results in smoother running, lubricates the fuel injectors, acts as a detergent and reduces carbon deposits building up in the combustion chambers, on the injector tips, etc. There's a lot to read about it in this thread...
2 stroke oil in diesel...anyone tried it?
Spent some time talking to a friend who has been doing this on his 140k mile 1.9 golf for the last 10k miles and he said he mostly noticed how much quieter it ran. No real change in either mpg or power but then the backside-dyno wouldn't be sensitive enough to detect it. He did mention if his...
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To summarise, you shouldn't just put any 2-stroke oil in the tank. It has to be of a specific formulation.
API TC, ISO L-EGC, JASO FC.
If you find one that conforms to ISO L-EGB or EGD, it is not suitable.
It needs to be put into the tank at a ratio of 1:150. So, for every 15 litres of diesel, you need 100ml of 2-stroke oil.
Cheers,
Tom
timmus
A2OC Donor
I have an arrangement with a private motorcycle dealer. As such, there is no internet link that I can post, sorry.
Cheers,
Tom
timmus
A2OC Donor
For me, Sport seats are the difference between comfort and a legal form of torture. I cannot sit on the standard seats for any more than about 20 minutes; they're crippling.
Cheers,
Tom
cheechy
A2OC Donor
Interesting I'd always factored in 250ml per 42 litre tank but its really 280ml?
timmus
A2OC Donor
Oh, yeah, unless it's written off in some horrendous accident, there's no way my A2 isn't doing another 52,000 miles. My A2 has just reached the moon and I have every intention of driving it back to Earth.
timmus
A2OC Donor
Anything between 1:150 and 1:200 is fine, so 250ml into the larger fuel tank is all good. I use the strongest recommended ratio, which means 200ml into the smaller tank. 200ml and 250ml dosing bottles are easy to find on eBay, whereas a 280ml bottle isn't!
johnyfartbox
A2OC Donor
So this would be suitable.
and one of these.
Shell Advance 2 Stroke Semi Synthetic Oil 500ml, Scooter Lawn Mowers Chainsaw (Box of 12) : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
Buy Shell Advance 2 Stroke Semi Synthetic Oil 500ml, Scooter Lawn Mowers Chainsaw (Box of 12) at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
and one of these.
250ml Large Capacity Plastic Disposable Syringe Inlet Measuring Without Needle | eBay
Syringe Capacity: 250ml. Large capacity plastic syringe. 1 x Syringe(without needle). Material: Plastic. Convenient to use.
www.ebay.co.uk
steve_c
Grumpy OAP & A2OC Donor
Looks good. The red colouring should provide a distinctive tint to your exhaust smoke as an added bonus.
cheechy
A2OC Donor
I'm due at WOM on Friday and realised I didn't consider the bushing - what part / area is this and I'll need to look into this pronto
We talking about 8Z0407182C ?
I'm assuming new control arms though come with a new bush?
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timmus
A2OC Donor
Yes, that type of Shell Advance 2-stroke oil does conform to the required spec'. In fact, I've used this stuff many times before. However, at £15.50 per litre, it's extremely expensive. You can usually find it at about £9 per litre.So this would be suitable.
Shell Advance 2 Stroke Semi Synthetic Oil 500ml, Scooter Lawn Mowers Chainsaw (Box of 12) : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
Buy Shell Advance 2 Stroke Semi Synthetic Oil 500ml, Scooter Lawn Mowers Chainsaw (Box of 12) at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.www.amazon.co.uk
and one of these.
250ml Large Capacity Plastic Disposable Syringe Inlet Measuring Without Needle | eBay
Syringe Capacity: 250ml. Large capacity plastic syringe. 1 x Syringe(without needle). Material: Plastic. Convenient to use.www.ebay.co.uk
Cheers,
Tom
Robthebank
Member
Did you use all 42 litres?
The additive should be calculated based on the amount of fuel you put in the tank, most of my fill ups from empty are actually 39ltr's. I think you can save a little bit of the planet and use less 2 stroke
cheechy
A2OC Donor
I use this stuff and it is the correct spec - turns out a little cheaper
johnyfartbox
A2OC Donor
Good find cheechy
Six quid odd a litre
Six quid odd a litre
timmus
A2OC Donor
At £6/litre, that's a good buy.
damadgeruk
A2OC Donor
Yes, the QH cast arms we purchased have that bush prefitted.I'm due at WOM on Friday and realised I didn't consider the bushing - what part / area is this and I'll need to look into this pronto
We talking about 8Z0407182C ?
I'm assuming new control arms though come with a new bush?
cheechy
A2OC Donor
Hi David... The QS2043 equivalent part number is 8Z0407152J? I'm beginning to doubt as all references I can find related to petrol models.
edit: I do note that Febi for one do the same part to cover all so is it the case that the QH bush is the same?
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