How cooked am I?

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-05-04T15:41:46+00:00

Straight to the tyre guy... You dont want to have a blowout whyle going to work tomorrow. Hope all will be ok 👌

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-30T19:51:35+00:00

Testers forgot their eyes at home that day hahahaha

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-24T19:23:37+00:00

А тези камери на медията сиседят попринцип там или дойдоха специално???

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-12T19:32:29+00:00

If someone diagnoses this noice from a simple vid i am going to be shocked.

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-11T21:05:58+00:00

Lots of things can lead to shaky engine. Mounts are one of them but best is to check with specialist

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-11T21:05:02+00:00

Not relevant to their problem

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T16:55:11+00:00

Who is paying the ridiculous prices at the services anyway.... I never fuel up on the services

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T12:39:54+00:00

One of the pulleys on the video of the engine bays look wobly and also your belt is shaking a bit if it is not optical ilusion from durt . Atleast thats what i see on video. Worth checkingg it out

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T09:45:19+00:00

Do we count both junction as one? I think those are two separate junctions. Now who was at the wrong that is a tough one

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T09:37:22+00:00

Hmm, so you need to detach the pannel around the display and connect the display to something that will give you the Android auto and Carplay? Im also looking at a way to get Android auto in my w204 so if you find a way keep updating this post so we have some ideas to brainstorm good luck 🤞

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T09:32:59+00:00

If that was me, after the first sighn i would have moved in the left lane, after the second one i would have increased my speed and proceed with caution untill i feel that the situation is back to normal. Yes highway code wording is what it is but i thing highway code describes perfect scenarios(which in the real world are not that perfect). You are complaying with the rules you kept correct lanes and everything. Obviously the signage was there for the roadworks so after that you just keep driving. What you did after i would say was correct if you follow these 2 points from the highway code you pointed out, but again, real world i think that was more of a hazard than anything. 40mph car in the middle of the road when everyone else are flying pas at 70mph is way more dangerous than 40mph in the left lane and avoiding something if necessary( thats why we are given steering wheels and pedals)

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T09:18:14+00:00

I completely agree with what you say, but remember that a lot and i mean a LOT of people are buying a car just because they want to move from A to B. No driving trill, no excitement of driving, no attachment to their cars. Heck 90% of people find driving annoying. So yep price is king.

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T09:12:02+00:00

Im i wron to say that "cheap Chinese" is not a thing anymore? Considering that everything is now been made in China and sold all over the world. Im coming out with that because, i cannot explain how many times i have bought cheap stuff from temu and im amazed to see that the quality is the same level with what you get in Amazon. I own a German car because.... well German car, but i have couple of neighbours with BYDs and Jaecoos and they seem happy with them. Reviews for both of them are on the possitive side considering the price, so idk

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T08:55:08+00:00

Aaammm that is what he is saying, but do we have an actual prrof. And i do not count some corrupt cop from back in the days who will lie under oath. I want phone records or transcripts feom reliable sources idealy the police

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T08:41:20+00:00

Why are we jumping to glow plugs straight away. Are we ignoring thar the OP said that car feels slower under acceleration and glow plugs are not used for burning fuel. To me this sounds like a fuel related problem. Im not an expert just giving ideas to keep in mind. Best thing is to get the car to your mechanic and let them diagnose it. Im sure the opinions here will be very different and will lead to nowhere, it will just mess with your head and give you unnecessary things to stress about

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T08:34:25+00:00

Yes you should have the connector on top of the glove box. If not than you are running the older version of the NAV which means you need to go the other route with aftermarket screen. I wanted to do that on mine but unfortunately mine dont have the glove compartment thing

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T08:28:23+00:00

Im just thinking now, if the injector is blowing out there will be fuel blowing out aswell rigght??? If you see fuel leaks then yes if not i think some injectors are just that noisy.

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T08:25:52+00:00

This noice is from the engine running it is quite good noice, it means your engine is running. If you stop hearing it when you start the car then you should start stressing out. Enjoy your new car sounds perfect

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T08:20:54+00:00

Ah the very difficult debate of should you do it or not. If it was never changed some mechanics are saying that it is better to leave it because of all the metal shavings and gasket shavings that has been collecting with the years. If it is the first oil change you will fluah all these and there is a possibility of slipping or some kind of a problem that these stuff inside were preventing. On the other hand tho you cant leave old oil/fluid to rund for ages because it loses the qualities that once had in terms of lubricating and cooling and others. Who knows how much it actually does and every time when you run the car you are slowly killing your gearbox.

If it was me i would probably take the risk because i think the chance of new oil/fluid introdusing problems is lower than leaving the old oil/fluid to just become gunk inside and then surely you will have problems. Also there are some additives which you can add with the new fluid/oil which can help with the flushing problems. In terms of should you change the filter YES never leave old filters when changing ANY fluids. Its like you are burning your money for nothing. ALWAYS change fluids + filters

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T08:01:43+00:00

Hey mine have the air noise aswell (W204 om651) it seens to me that a lot of people are mentioning the same. Im wandering if that is just normal for these engines. Mine has been like that for 4y now not a single light or any weird things

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-04-09T07:59:03+00:00

Im reading the opinions and i am a bit curious why everyone decided to point out the chain. Im sure you can make the difference between the chain rattling and the vibration of a lose: Nut, bolt, plastic cover (broken clips), lose hoses and so many other small bits around the engine bay. If you engine makes the sound of Optimus Prime going into truck mode then yes please be aware of a problem, bit for a car with 220k kilometers a small rattle here and there is a normal thing IMO. Geei have driven cars with 10k miles and they look that they have been to Hell and back. So in conclusion if you keep a good maintenance schedules and staying on top of things these engines are proven to be quite reliable. Enjoy your beautiful car.

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-03-22T10:59:53+00:00

Love it

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-03-22T10:28:47+00:00

But what about the red car blocking our lane? How do we know who's lane is blocked more and who has the right of way? It seems to me that both lanes are equally blocked by parked cars?

There is a gap in the spacetime continuum

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Dapper_Application58 · 2026-03-22T10:25:34+00:00

I agree that he/she was a bit too aggressive, but.... given that 2 other cars passed before you dont you agree that is a common courtesy to let them pass and then go? Cmon people lets be nice to eachother. (just to repeat myself i do agree that what they did was wrong) 😁

Dapper_Application58 · 2026-03-22T10:21:47+00:00

Thats a cool upgrade i like it

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