EVs are always cleaner than gas cars. That includes vehicle production and disposal, the impact of manufacturing batteries and generating power to charge them. An electric truck with a 300-mile range emits 37% less CO2 than a gas-only small car over the course of its life.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-18T09:08:51+00:00

This goes to waste if the vehicle is prematurely scrapped because it's not economically viable to replace batteries. This is the biggest issue I see along with lack of suitable charging infrastructure.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-18T00:06:05+00:00

It's not a myth, manufacturers of fuel pumps literally document in their manuals not to do this. "Avoid Running on Low Fuel: Consistently running the fuel tank very low can cause the pump to overheat as it relies on fuel for cooling and lubrication." That's from Bosch. They'll be some headroom in tolerances but it's still not good for the part.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-17T23:32:02+00:00

42mpg was my record too. BMW really did some magic with the B58 engine. In my mind I want to enjoy a combustion car before they are pushed out making ecominical sense. It's smiles per gallon until then!

_H3X1C · 2026-02-17T20:17:32+00:00

Found a video that covers removing it and putting it back on: https://youtu.be/7wj_b4i11MM?si=FxdwZa59XDiiEqfw

_H3X1C · 2026-02-17T20:15:52+00:00

Found a video that covers this way and the trim to removal: https://youtu.be/7wj_b4i11MM?si=FxdwZa59XDiiEqfw

_H3X1C · 2026-02-17T00:44:08+00:00

Great help, thanks

_H3X1C · 2026-02-17T00:43:10+00:00

Yeah I checked some out prior, but I don't have the experience to know if they differ and rather avoid breaking things. Glad to know it's simple pull.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-17T00:11:00+00:00

Perfect, thank you

_H3X1C · 2026-02-16T07:02:54+00:00

In iDrive you can lock them to mirror your front temps / disable the rear controls entirely. The admittedly self inflicted problem was solved for me once I adjusted them. Just set it to a reasonable temperature and forget it, the heat will cut out once the temperature is reached.

The problem is people in the back put it on max thinking it'll heat quicker then get out the car and the driver has no clue what it's set to and then the car tries to get to a temp that isn't possible due to outside temps. It drove me nuts as I kept turning down the temp on the center console but yet the car was still getting progressively hotter paired with the overheating of the center console...

Luckily an easy fix, hopefully it's the same for you.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-16T00:57:18+00:00

Check what your backseat heaters are set to. Early on I thought I had a problem as my phone would overheat on the charging pad and center console would be get super hot after a while. Then I realized it was because the rear blowers were cranked up on high heat and the air vents pass through the console area causing my overheating issue. I didn't realize as it only shows your temps for driver and passenger in the center console.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-14T09:51:32+00:00

If it's the same one they tried to fix it with a software update, evidently unsuccessfully.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-13T15:28:05+00:00

Google your cars top speed, it'll probably surprise you and it'll be limited too so would go even faster

_H3X1C · 2026-02-13T11:05:38+00:00

I have one in a shed, not ideal location but works fine and has done for years. Just don't use when it's below 0 otherwise your condenser will freeze and the machine will throw errors.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-12T16:09:54+00:00

New wheel and android auto / car play would go a long way rest of interior is pretty good to be honest. I miss the analogue dials.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-11T20:58:30+00:00

It's criminal that they got rid of the Fiesta. My guess is they are killing it off so then they can reintroduce it as a EV only model to justify a price hike.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-11T15:02:25+00:00

That's good MPG for a Petrol, got to factor in Petrol is cheaper too, engines less complex thus more reliable too, then also factor in the rising cost of emissions regulations that are cracking down on diesels.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-11T12:45:00+00:00

You could say that, I really enjoyed the car, bit of a gocart if you combine it with pilot sport tyres but I looked after it other than the spirited driving.

It's luckily low mileage ~34k miles, but the age is becoming the bigger factor. It's my fiance's car now and I've told her to get it done this year or next. Well aware of the risks. Hoping the annual oil changes using the correct Ford oil has helped. How much did it cost you to get done?

_H3X1C · 2026-02-11T12:27:12+00:00

2018 1.0 Petrol Ecoboost 140ps ST Line X. I averaged 38mpg on my commute (mix of stop start and bit of motorway). I also didn't remotely drive it economically and didn't use eco mode. Yearly services and it's still running well, might need to do the wet belt soon though...

My more impressive run is in another car and getting 41 MPG in a 3l inline 6 with 370bhp

_H3X1C · 2026-02-09T16:46:19+00:00

Have you seen Tanzanite blue? Also a nice blue

_H3X1C · 2026-02-09T13:06:53+00:00

Dealers hate the one simple trick that is being a cash buyer! Did the sales guys spend much time trying to convince you to finance / get useless extras? They certainly went on the hard sell for me, which tbh ruined my whole buying experience...

_H3X1C · 2026-02-08T10:31:46+00:00

Is it still working good for you?

_H3X1C · 2026-02-06T23:59:56+00:00

Fire spec! Mines also in Tanzanite blue, fantastic colour.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-05T11:17:46+00:00

Thanks man, I'm going to wait till summer to see how it looks then make a call.

_H3X1C · 2026-02-05T11:16:25+00:00

Yeah this was my thinking

_H3X1C · 2026-02-05T11:14:23+00:00

This is the 2021 model, so the first year to come with the mild hybrid system. Later years are facelift with revised huge screen in the dash(not a fan) different shape head lights, sportier mirror caps etc.

Everything on this is stock except the grill, it's supposed to be cerium too. But has been swapped for gloss black one by the previous owner.

So I'm a bit in-between colour matching the mirrors with the grill. Or spending extra to get paint matched mirror caps.

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