Sash’s new Learner car.

[Sash]

Amazing as said looked after properly.
Does it use much oil now?

Would sooner always have a car well maintained with bad few miles than something that does 2 miles a day week in week out.

Unfortunately it does burn oil, approx 1ltr every 1000miles. Been using Lucas oil stabiliser in it which extends the consumption to 1ltr every 2.5-3k.

Im certain that had I kept to the 12,500 service schedule it would be long dead. 5000 mile intervals have saved its life I think.
Paul at Renault Parts Direct is probably sick of me by now though 😂

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Epic this is Sash! Can't wait for it hit 250k!

 

[Martin_172]

Still on original clutch pack? My meg with the same engine although different box, the 7 speed wet clutch setup from the alpine got a clutch pack under warranty at 25k!

 

[Sash]

Still on original clutch pack? My meg with the same engine although different box, the 7 speed wet clutch setup from the alpine got a clutch pack under warranty at 25k!

Original clutches, gearbox, engine, exhaust, turbo, cat, driveshafts and windscreen!
It’s had a TCM and a second hand rlink screen as non wear and tear consumable items and suspension, brakes and tyres as expected wear and tear consumables.

 

[davo172]

Original clutches, gearbox, engine, exhaust, turbo, cat, driveshafts and windscreen!
It’s had a TCM and a second hand rlink screen as non wear and tear consumable items and suspension, brakes and tyres as expected wear and tear consumables.

That's very impressive that!👍

 

[Sash]

Oh and an AC compressor 😂

 

[Adey.]

strong millage, plenty more to come

 

[Brigsy]

Whats mpg like on day to day @Sash ? Im tempted to get one in the future for easy daily driving.

 

[Ricardos]

Whats mpg like on day to day @Sash ? Im tempted to get one in the future for easy daily driving.

I see low 30s, high 30s creeping in to 40 on a good run using cruise

 

[Brigsy]

I see low 30s, high 30s creeping in to 40 on a good run using cruise

Not bad that, similar to megane

 

[Ricardos]

Not bad that, similar to megane

Still not sure what in doing with mine but yeah they give back half decent figures considering what mine puts out

 

[Sash]

Whats mpg like on day to day @Sash ? Im tempted to get one in the future for easy daily driving.

What @Ricardos says! Day to day working I average about 34mpg the run to Anglesey saw 46mpg!

 

[Sash]

200,000 miles mapped and the original o2 sensor was giving up… I can forgive that don’t you think?

 

[Sash]

Another milestone.
Since the 5’s been here the Clio has had a fair amount of time out but alas yesterday she tipped over 220k.
The lack of use has meant the nsf brake pad is sticking in the caliper so getting a touch hot so I’m hoping to sort that this week.
Anyhoo, she still looks good from a distance 🤣

 

[davo172]

Another milestone.
Since the 5’s been here the Clio has had a fair amount of time out but alas yesterday she tipped over 220k.
The lack of use has meant the nsf brake pad is sticking in the caliper so getting a touch hot so I’m hoping to sort that this week.
Anyhoo, she still looks good from a distance 🤣View attachment 1755008View attachment 1755009

Is that taken outside @Cub. Garden shed?

 

[Sash]

Is that taken outside @Cub. Garden shed?

lol.
That’s my house. You trying to say my house is tiny or Cubs shed is large?
🤣

 

[Sash]

Oh bother.

Pre mot inspection revealed a bit of a blow… I can’t complain about it though can I, show me another original exhaust on similar age/mileage.

 

[JP83]

Oh bother.

Pre mot inspection revealed a bit of a blow… I can’t complain about it though can I, show me another original exhaust on similar age/mileage.

I'll let you know after the Smax goes through it's MOT in a couple of weeks.

197,000 miles and original exhaust still, on a 2008 car.
Although I did need to get 1 hanger welded back on after it snapped last year. 🤣

 

[Brigsy]

Exhaust has done well for the mileage!

Both my mk2 dci's are still on original exhausts, 203k and 161k. One thing renault got right on them

 

[Tighten My Nuts]

My C Max is on almost 170k and it's still good.

I've probably jinxed it now I've said that!

 

[davo172]

Oh bother.

Pre mot inspection revealed a bit of a blow… I can’t complain about it though can I, show me another original exhaust on similar age/mileage.

View attachment 1755732

My first 172 exhaust last 6000 miles from brand new🤣

Replaced under warranty they said we have fixed you car sir thats £392!

After me asking in a not very polite call how the f**k a exhaust should be knackered wear and tear on a 6 month old car they did it for free "so kind!"

Next one lasted till it got stolen at 80k ish thou.