Post 679531 by LiamT4 on 2014-01-11 15:26:33
Looks similar colour to mine, only mine hasn't been cleaned for about 2 months lol
I do like that colour, looks great when done properly like yours.
Post 679567 by JamesT5 on 2014-01-11 17:06:10
[QUOTE=LiamT4;679531]Looks similar colour to mine, only mine hasn't been cleaned for about 2 months lol
I do like that colour, looks great when done properly like yours.[/QUOTE]
There aren't that many Gun Metal Grey V70's about, most seem to be silver, red or dark blue.
Post 679572 by merc85 on 2014-01-11 17:15:17
Looks very smart, although im not a fan of the Deep crystal canuaba wax from Meguirs, wen the sun hits it just looks smeary.
She's looking very fresh mate :)
Post 679574 by JamesT5 on 2014-01-11 17:18:01
[QUOTE=merc85;679572]Looks very smart, although im not a fan of the Deep crystal canuaba wax from Meguirs, wen the sun hits it just looks smeary.
She's looking very fresh mate :)[/QUOTE]
I don't seem to have much of an issue with the smear. The Meguires Ultimate Wax tends to be very hard to remove and I often find I have to buff the car over with the Ultimate Quick Detailer to get the final finish how I want it and to remove the 'cloudiness' the wax seems to leave behind.
Post 679578 by M-R-P on 2014-01-11 17:22:43
very nice James, I must get round to doing the sweed soon, when the weather let's up.
Post 679589 by V70 Graham on 2014-01-11 17:32:55
Very nice James.....now about that oil !
Post 679607 by foammanmark on 2014-01-11 17:56:04
Looking good, and I hope the weather is kind to you for a few days after that effort.
Post 679650 by JamesT5 on 2014-01-11 19:05:49
[QUOTE=foammanmark;679607]Looking good, and I hope the weather is kind to you for a few days after that effort.[/QUOTE]
It's going to rain but at least the car has had a good polish and wax to bring it back to standard. It'll also be easier to reclean now as well!
Post 679656 by graemewelch on 2014-01-11 19:17:47
looking good. mine will get the same treatment the week befor southern rolling road day
Post 679660 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-01-11 19:24:15
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;679589]Very nice James.....now about that oil ![/QUOTE]
second time someone has mentioned oil, what has he done?
Post 679688 by JamesT5 on 2014-01-11 20:15:01
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;679660]second time someone has mentioned oil, what has he done?[/QUOTE]
It's ok Mike, I just ignore the oil comments now. :D
Post 679707 by volvokid on 2014-01-11 20:54:12
Looking good. I haven't cleaned the V70 since the crash, I have no motivation for it. Maybe when the weather gets better my attitude will change.
Post 679709 by graemewelch on 2014-01-11 20:54:43
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;679660]second time someone has mentioned oil, what has he done?[/QUOTE]
put stupidly thin oil in. cant remember the exact grade but i suspect its doing more harm than good. but james is a big boy and will take it on the chin if he causes any long term damage to the engine
Post 679713 by foammanmark on 2014-01-11 21:00:08
[QUOTE=JamesT5;679650]It's going to rain but at least the car has had a good polish and wax to bring it back to standard. It'll also be easier to reclean now as well![/QUOTE]
Noticed lots of grit on the roads today, and I'd just got Gul out as well.
Post 679715 by JamesT5 on 2014-01-11 21:00:49
[QUOTE=volvokid;679707]Looking good. I haven't cleaned the V70 since the crash, I have no motivation for it. Maybe when the weather gets better my attitude will change.[/QUOTE]
I just couldn't stand the salty gritty look on it any longer. Plus my back window now get very dirty, very quickly since my rear wiper motor has decided to take early retirement.
Post 679718 by JamesT5 on 2014-01-11 21:02:35
[QUOTE=graemewelch;679709]put stupidly thin oil in. [COLOR="#FF0000"]cant remember the exact grade[/COLOR] but i suspect its doing more harm than good. but james is a big boy and will take it on the chin if he causes any long term damage to the engine[/QUOTE]
It was zero twenty grade and the engine is fine as the guys at the Shrewsbury meet will no doubt be able to testify next week..... ;)
Post 679727 by Harvey on 2014-01-11 21:26:22
[QUOTE=JamesT5;679718]It was zero twenty grade and the engine is fine as the guys at the Shrewsbury meet will no doubt be able to testify next week..... ;)[/QUOTE]
I think when you do drop the oil when it's at running temp I think you will be supprised how thin it is,when I changed my oil did a hot drain , it came out like water and that was 0w30 so went up to 5w40 engine sounds a lot better at tick over.
Post 679733 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-01-11 22:14:26
[QUOTE=JamesT5;679718]It was zero twenty grade and the engine is fine as the guys at the Shrewsbury meet will no doubt be able to testify next week..... ;)[/QUOTE]
Can I ask what made you think about putting a 0w20 oil in, did someone suggest it?
I've only just started stocking it as it's only the latest Ford engines that are specifying it
Post 679773 by LiamT4 on 2014-01-12 10:22:13
While its winter and if your only doing short journeys, the 0-20 won't do the engine any damage in the short term. Its when your doing longer journeys and when its hot that the oil will be like water.
How long has it been in?
Post 679914 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-01-12 19:06:05
[QUOTE=LiamT4;679773]While its winter and if your only doing short journeys, the 0-20 won't do the engine any damage in the short term. Its when your doing longer journeys and when its hot that the oil will be like water.
How long has it been in?[/QUOTE]
I beg to differ, it doesn't take long for the engine to get to normal operating temperature so if it was me I'd get it out ASAP.
Post 679940 by JamesT5 on 2014-01-12 20:08:43
[QUOTE=LiamT4;679773]While its winter and if your only doing short journeys, the 0-20 won't do the engine any damage in the short term. Its when your doing longer journeys and when its hot that the oil will be like water.
How long has it been in?[/QUOTE]
A couple of thousand miles.
Post 679968 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-01-12 20:36:57
James, I've just found and read the thread about the oil. Seriously your on a kamikaze mission if you leave that oil in any longer. Please change it before you do any more mileage.
Post 680050 by iancho on 2014-01-13 08:27:50
Great job as usual James, your car is looking good mate but FFS get that oil changed! :smile:
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