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Old 10-08-07, 05:20 PM   #21
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Good shout.

Look after the engine and it will look after you.
Too true... 15k service intervals are the first problem. Oil and filter get changed every 7.5k.
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Old 10-08-07, 09:50 PM   #22
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Too true... 15k service intervals are the first problem. Oil and filter get changed every 7.5k.
Yes - I didn't start doing 'intermediate' oil changes between 15k services until last time @ 52,500 I will learn ............. eventually.
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Old 12-08-07, 12:43 PM   #23
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It does sound a little thirsty then! I drive very on off, sometimes hard, sometimes soft.. most of my journeys are short too so not sounding good lol.
Might get a zr160 instead then..
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Old 12-08-07, 01:42 PM   #24
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I got 35mpg on track at castle combe, oh hang on you said the 180 not the diesel LOL. I regularly get 48mpg out of mine with about half and half in town and motorway driving.
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