That’s classic lawn mower syndrome. Basically a cold start needs 2-3 minutes of running to burn off the excess gas.

In a severe case you lose compression and you think the engine is destroyed.

Matt, The auto manufacturers are constantly looking for way to improve fuel efficiency. And the consumer is always looking for more luxury and power. There forces are working against each other. Paul I think you nailed it, Paul. We complain about fuel economy, but we buy performance and features. I...

For coolant, it’s wise to change it since you will be draining a good amount and consider the age of the coolant. In the XC90, I personally changed my thermostat without removing the intake since there is room. I had a small extension and can reach in there no problem. I might have used a flex elbow...

28 mpg in a big luxury Tank….excellent.

Fixed this for you

($3400) --- Depreciation (Purchase price $7400 - Present value $4000)+ Covid appreciation of $6800

ordered the hose, o-ring and thermostat. eager to see if my thermostat is bad! will report back.

The day I became a dad in 2009:

- Front Wheel Bearing (right now the plan is to change one and see if the Tire noise improves) I did reach out to the Land Rover board to get their opinion on the wheel bearing. If you are interested in their comments take a look here https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic38275.html I posted my questio...

Did the job today and the code cleared. real PITA to get the intake pipe off the throttle body and replace the vacuum hose from the evap valve to the backside of the throttle, but got it done. thanks for the help!!

the old one was indeed gunked up and dead.

it's just the way things work...

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That looks like a Tech Choice rain bead signature?
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