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If you run the car in well and latter wait for the engine to be warm before you thrash it will go better alltough it will take longer to have the maximum power I would count on at least 7000 miles
But you wont regret it, the engine will bemuch smoother and will pull better in the long run...
I am planning on changing th Oil on my 172, and was told that I need to use Elf Excellium LDX 5w40 or my engine will start using Oil.
Is this true or can I use other Good Quality Oils Like Castrol RS, Motul 300V or other
At the moment the car has the Factory oil and doesnt use any Oil
Cheers
When shifting in every gear there is an annoying "squeek" type noise which seems to come from just underneath the gearshift, no cracks or anything, just a pain in the arse.
The other pain, wind noise from about 70 mph onwards
Anybody experience in solving these little troubles ? my car is...
Brought the car to a Small Renault workshop in the country side near Lausanne end last week, reccomended by the local Clio Club, very impressive.
They sorted out the Gearbox, which now runs perfectly.
I also asked about the problem, that sometimes the car doesnt start first time arround and...
Just bought a 172 two weeks ago, now got 600 miles so starting to cane it, handling, brakes and Power are good, reminds me of the Willy I had 9 years ago....
One thing bothers me, however, when I change from second to third gear at high revs, you really have to shuv it in which doesnt seem...