Figaro Daily Ownership 1 THE ENGINE Remember to let the Fig idle after a run Up to 50 MPH…………30 sec Up to 60 MPH…………1 Minute Over 70 MPH………...2 Minute This is very important to prevent failure of the turbocharger (£800!) If you sometimes forget – don’t worry about it but don’t persistently disregard the requirement! It’s important to use premium grade petrol (97RON or above) to prevent long term engine damage and maximise performance. Most top brand petrols have a premium grade (eg BP V power or Tesco 99RON) in addition to the normal 95RON grade. Always keep an eye on the temperature gauge. If there’s a sudden rise stop and get help before the engine is damaged. This is a rule which must never be ignored. Similarily, if the car seems to behave differently or sound differently - stop and get help Have the Fig serviced every 6 months – even if you cover a very low mileage Figaros are 18 years old, many wear-prone parts are now coming to the end of their design lifespan, so it’s wise to have a general program of planned maintenance which your garage will advise on. Coolant hoses are now failing with regularity. All should be closely inspected periodically- especially at services. 18 years is a fair old age for a coolant hose and you may want the peace of mind of replacing the 9 coolant hoses! The Lambda oxygen sensor is of indefinite age and is way beyond it’s effective life on the majority of Figaros. A new sensor will optimise fuel consumption and control exhaust emissions. If you need to push the car a short distance without the engine running, you can move the gear from “P” into “N” by pushing down the small red button at the base of the gear lever. Alan
Posted on: Sat, 03 Aug 2013 16:05:31 +0000
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