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The PS5 is not a replacement for the PS4S, it’s the PS4 replacement. I haven’t driven on PS5s but according to both Michelin and Tyre Test the 4S is still the better ‘sports’ tyre with clearly better performance in the dry but perhaps a close run thing in the wet. The main, and only advantage...

Just picked the car up with new bonnet. Corrosion reported on 11th October and inspected on 14th October and all sorted by today. Could have been sorted a week earlier but the car was with me in Edinburgh! No fuss whatsoever, Ford just sorted it. Full Ford service history but no bodywork...

I hadn’t taken much notice of this thread as there was no corrosion on my car . . . . . . until I noticed the paint on the front lip of my bonnet starting to bubble. It’s going in for inspection this coming Thursday. Thank goodness I have the five year extended manufacturer’s warranty - there...

Yes, strange question. However, don’t go searching for the holy grail of hoses just get a bog standard hose. The trick is to fit a hoselock stop end on it (the one that allows you to connect/disconnect hoselock type appliances whilst the hose is under pressure). Then wind/unwind the hose when it...

The air con compressors for the Ecoboost and GT appear to be different. Personally I wouldn’t get a salvage unit or a new one but rather have the existing one rebuilt/refurbished. There are quite a few places that will do this and at a substantial reduction over the price of a new unit (but you...

The AC compressor should not whine and certainly not audibly within the cabin. It is best practice to leave the air con running all the time come rain or shine. Two main reasons: 1. It prevents bacterial growth and subsequent bad smells forming within the system. 2. The specific compressor...

When to change the coolant is always one of those moot points. The coolant can be checked quite easily to check its concentration level and ability not to freeze at sub zero temperatures and, as such, doesn’t need to be changed to protect the engine from the coolant freezing. However, that is...

Not for the Mustang . . . . . . . yet! However, I have had custom mats made up by www.morethanpolish.com for cars and they have always been very nice.

The original Pirellis on the rear lasted just under 10k miles. The replacement (all round) Michelin PS4Ss have lasted a further 15k miles and still have plenty of meat left on the rears - they will easily last for 20k miles and are a much better tyre. The front PS4Ss will easily last for 30k...

Ta muchly.

Before I start pulling the interior apart is the cabin pollen filter the same as the LHD vehicle just reversed for the RHD vehicle i.e. behind the glove box on the passenger side?

I think the tyre test of the PS4 v PS4S v Cup 2 illustrates the points being made in some posts here, although you have to ‘read between the lines’ to fully appreciate the results. The tyres are being tested on a track not under highway conditions so are being well mullered and at temperatures...

Of course. However, I have the impression that he wants to maximise grip and traction and the process is the same for front and rear. If he wants to just spunk money on some unscientific empirical experiment with different tyres until he finds the best rubber compromise then that is up to him...

Wider tyres do not necessarily mean more grip! Be aware also that MPSS and MPS4S tyres are very fickle regarding tyre pressures. Before just seeking apparently better rubber I would thoroughly check the temperature that the current set up get up to - it may be, especially for the oversized...

25%? Wish it was. ‘Tis £25.

I have the Ford extended warranty on mine and the dealer 'cancelled' my service the day before it was scheduled! On querying the effect on the warranty the dealer provided the following: " Ford normally allow an additional 1 month or 1,000 miles (whichever occurs first) over and above their...

Mrs Garvin has the latest incarnation of the Fiesta ST3 complete with the full array of LED headlights and performance pack (LSD). The Fiesta is an absolute hoot to drive. It has front end grip and turn in that no front wheel drive car should really have and the 1.5 litre turbo 3 pot motor...

Normal? No but not unusual. Personally I have zero faith in the Ford algorithm for engine oil life so i ignore it completely and just reset the warning when it appears. Oil/filter change every 10k miles or 12 months whichever is the sooner, unless the car is regularly tracked, is fine for me...

Whereas changing the oil at or before 1k miles from new shouldn't. in theory, do any harm to the engine it is not madness to leave it in until the first annual service or 10k miles. Modern machining tolerances mean that the days of running in an engine with a lot of 'swarf' being generated are...

Idling : It depends what sort of idling. Idling when up to temperature is not a particular problem for the oil but there is some effect on a lack of cylinder pressure not sealing the piston rings contributing to a higher amount of blow past but is minor unless regularly idling in traffic jams...