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  1. mrtn
    French press is probably the best way to enjoy different tastes and aromas. And it's almost free and fully independent.
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    I read totally wrong. You mean THIS LED? It's an immobilizer indicator. Should flash when active and be off when the key is registered.
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    There are several threads on the issue, feel free to browse.
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    Just did my first oil change today (9600 miles), they put Castrol Magnatec GTX in: http://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/motor-oil/full-synthetic-motor-oil/gtx-magnatec-motor-oil.html Haven't done any underbody protection after the early nineties. However, will do for my 20+ year old Corolla in spring (full sandblast + spray zinc + truck frame paint + rock chip protector).
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    Yup, my neck's still a bit stiff too but couldn't stop watching.
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    Very similar taste in cars, I see. I love every one of those. Sadly, none are available over here except for US import and that adds significant costs.
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    Naturally. Does your wife subscribe to that? I'm yet to test sleeping in the new TC. It's long enough for that but there's a long winter ahead. Back in the bachelor days I had everything in the car at all times, including the cork screw, never knew where I'd end up for the night.
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    What kind of a sad tech says an oil leak "is nothing"? Checked the valve cover seal?
  9. mrtn
    The round red led is a notification light to check the gauges or messages on the LCD. There may be a message or a condition you need to address.
  10. mrtn
    There are lots of CNG vehices as well. I see factory CNG labels on many VW and Opels. Here's comparison CNG vs LPG.
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    About the same.
  12. mrtn
    Clean the door contacts. It does that when it senses a door ajar.
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    I forgot to write that these are liter prices, multiply by 3.8 to get gallon price. LPG is actually a cheap product to manufacture as it's a byproduct of gasoline and diesel fuel.
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    Out fuel prices as of today: €1.1/L (€4.20/US al) gasoline (was €1.8 a few years back when the oil prices were up), €0.50 LPG. We have just gotten a socialist government and they have announced a new propane tax.
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    Yes! Most of your questions have been answered in this thread. Refueling takes about the same time as filling up with gasoline in the first speed - a couple of minutes.
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    I think these are 16", not sure if available in the US:
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    They should offer an AWD option, took a long round trip in rather lousy conditions.
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    My right door stays a mm or two ajar if not slammed shut. Doesn't notify tho so the sensor is not triggered.
  19. mrtn
    Not necessarily, depending on the location of the heater element, convection should take care of the circulation. If there's even a little room for the hot fluid to rise up then the circulation is natural and autonomous.
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    No, you need to check the contacts if there's a difference in "0" and "ACC" positions. If there's live contact and power drain through the barrel in "0" then it's broken. Adding a deep cycle battery will not help you. The leak/drain needs to be addressed, it may be a shorted or bad contact/relay or something which may heat or burn in the worst case. Check the manual for fuse box relays which are related to cabin lights and other weird things you are experiencing. May be something as simple as this.
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    My 1st guess would have been a dodgy ignition barrel leaving you in ACC position internally but you have checked that already. The relay timer should switch off the lights at least. The dash cluster LCD may remain on (unlit) for a long time but that's not a problem, it consumes as much as a wrist watch. Power points are always live. Radio should be off.
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    The aftermarket one I looked at sits at the top of the cooling system. Soft attachments only, no major disassemly. Local Ford dealer also offers the same one for the 1.6 EB.
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    I have seen a few without side doors but mostly these plain panel units are just cargo variants with a single side door on the curb side. No brakes needed up to 750 kg (1650 lbs) gross weight trailers. Happy to you too.
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    Most American trucks are bought for showing off over here. It's especially nice to see someone hauling a dino lift or a flatbed trailer with bricks around. I was once sent to pick up a dino lift with my old TC. I specifically asked if it's small enough. "Oh yes, it can be towed with a sedan". I arrived at the rental place and just hooked it up to prove a point before calling in a full size van.
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