Recent content by Snowman

@Robsyuk followed your advice and pulled the MAP sensor - turns out it's black and had a light misting of oil dripping off of it. I assume that this is not normal? I gave it a good spray with the MAF cleaner, it was still black but seemed to be running smoother. I'll give it a good run at the...

Also just seen that the maf sensor is damaged on the top, would this make a difference?

Thanks Robsy, I thought unplugging the MAF sensor would make it throw load of codes? I've not checked the Map Sensor so will have a look for it. Idling is fine, so would guess idle control valve is ok. I'll see if I can find some MAF sensor cleaner somewhere.

Same clip rusted through on mine. Standard exhaust clamp sorted it.

I’ve see my mpg go down once on the motorway at 70mph. I see 40mpg as a very good run

So, I've been chasing a rough running / misfire issue for a year now! It first started after a pretty harsh jetwash at the local carwash, after leaving it was running really bad, misfiring and losing power on the motorway. I thought it may have got water somewhere and would dry out. It did get...

Ahh brilliant, now you say that it’s clearly wax coating covered in dirt / dust as it is dry and sticky rather than wet. Was thinking it was more like a fine spray from elsewhere. Will have to get underneath to spot the possible leak…

Hi all, new owner / member here, this may be a very silly question but bear with me... Ive recently noticed a very small oil leak on my 1.6 DIT and trying to identify where its coming from, looking in my engine bay the area circled in red behind the air filter on the attached is very dirty /...