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Tons_of_fun
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Birmingham OBD
« on: Dec 21st, 2009, 8:03am » |
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Hiya. Just wondering if there is anyone around Birmingham who could give my cossie a scan ( obviously not this side of christmas ). It's using a little more fuel than it used to  ...Funily enough since i fitted the 17" wheels ( wondering if the increased size is confusing the computer ). Thanks in advance... Craig 
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Re: Birmingham OBD
« Reply #1 on: Dec 21st, 2009, 9:00am » |
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What dimensions did you put, and what brand?
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Re: Birmingham OBD
« Reply #2 on: Dec 21st, 2009, 9:58am » |
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Hi Tlundkvi. They are 6.5 x 17" with 215 / 45 / 17 tyres ( Marshall sport ). The Wheels are made by 'Leauge'. If you look at the 18" alloys thread there is a picture of the car on there  ( white estate ). Cheers ... Craig
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Re: Birmingham OBD
« Reply #3 on: Dec 21st, 2009, 2:51pm » |
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on Dec 21st, 2009, 9:58am, Tons_of_fun wrote:| Hi Tlundkvi. They are 6.5 x 17" with 215 / 45 / 17 tyres ( Marshall sport ). The Wheels are made by 'Leauge'. If you look at the 18" alloys thread there is a picture of the car on there ( white estate ). Cheers ... Craig |
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It shouldn't be the tire dimenson that is causing trouble, it's as close as it gets to the stock 225/50R16.
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Re: Birmingham OBD
« Reply #4 on: Dec 21st, 2009, 2:56pm » |
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hi there
you can do a few checks yourself without a obd scanner.
using the dash reset, check that it's coming up to temp (usually 79-159). http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/instreset.htm
then you can check the lambda sensors using a multi-meter, set to 5 volts. on the 24v engine, there's not a lot of space down near the sensors, so be careful!
check all the brakes for binding.
check the tyre pressures.
lastly, remember you use more fuel in the winter.
hth
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Re: Birmingham OBD
« Reply #5 on: Dec 21st, 2009, 8:25pm » |
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Thanks for the advice chaps. A thought did occur to me today  ( yeah i know... Unusual for me )  . It does sit for about 5 mins in the morning with the engine running while i wait for the screens to defrost  As we all know while your not moving your getting 0 to the gallon. Will monitor the situation & let you know. It's only down by a couple of mpg so i think i may have answered my own question. Thanks guys... Craig
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