Gaurav

Few cars average fuel economy that I have owned: 2012 Ford Mustang GT: 13.8 L/1002006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo: 18.6 L/1002006 Nissan Patrol (SWB): 20 L/1002005 Mercedes ML 500: 16 L/1002003 Toyota Land Cruiser: 18 L/1002002 Land Rover Discovery: 18 L/1002000 Range Rover (4.6): 20 L/1001999 Mitsubishi Pajero: 17.1 L/100

Thinking of upgrading wife car to mid-size SUV. She is housewife and recent mom for 11 months old infant. She rarely use car for grocery runs and short visit around Dubai. Im looking for 09-10 model within 50-60k AED budget hence definitely prefer car that has more durability and reliability after 5 years of age. Should be super safe (for sure) and comfortable and spacious enough for accommodating baby seat, pram and shopping bags. I had Mercedes ML500 few years back and I can relate it's experience, but I have no clue on other competing options. Appreciate some collective feedback here. Cheers.

May be it's time to upgrade lol. It could be the fuel sending, as many suspect it as a first go. For more things to doubt watch this video: If it's one of slight fluctuation occasionally, ignore it. If it's regular and impacting your driving get it check with OBD scanner.

From my experience of past ownership of Cayenne Turbo for two years, please look into below items: Turbo is too fun to drive than V8 or GTS. Turbo shouldn't have too long lag before hitting hard the throttle, anything more than 1 sec lag is bad. For air suspension: Start the car with windows down and AC off, you should be hearing an air compressor prime from front passenger side (outside) that should stop within 10-20 secs max. If that lasts longer over 30 secs means weak compressor. Wait in parking with car started and if air compressor kicks in again then suspension is loosing air and need some air bag replacement shortly. Lift the car with air suspension setting up and down and then see how fast compressors work and stop. Under 1-2 minutes is good. Once you buy Cayenne, don't play with height control too often and just set at low setting perfect for highways and cargo usage. Playing with height too much cause additional wear on whole suspension system and you will require some parts change more often. Never drive any Porsche less than quarter tank, as they have super sensitive fuel system that get check engine light with slightest of sedimentation. All Cayenne models prior to 2012 had a weird coolant tubes made out of plastic that runs near the engine and breaks due to heat. It's a GCC car recall that has been fixed by dealer at no cost. Porsche designed these plastic tubes to run close to engine to retain engine heat for long in colder countries. Check if that has been done with dealer in past or not. If not then you might be paying for that big job that require half engine compartment opening (due to weird design) and replacing those plastic to metal tubes (cost 4500 AED for parts only). Open the boot and see if lift gate opens nicely or gets sluggish and open half way and require push to move up. This will need 4 shocks replacement (2 x glass shock + 2 x lift gate shocks) cost around 2000 AED. Cayenne is notoriously smooth in acceleration so set in dash alarm at 118 km/h to ping and alert you. Trust me you will save on HUGE speed fines this way. Cayenne turbo fuel mileage: Gradma driving 14 L/100, Normal drive 16 L/100, kicking turbo occasionally full gas 19-20 L/100, Hitting hard on every start 22-25 L/100. I have tried all styles and have records in fuelly app. Good luck with any Cayenne you pick, it will bring big smile on your face every morning you drive. I moved from Range to Porsche so didn't like Porsche in comfort as much as Range, but apart from that it's highly reliable, dependable and great performing SUV with not to mention with expensive service at Al nabooda for minor 2500 AED and Major close to 8-10k AED.

That fluctuation is coz of ICV (Ideal Control Valve) works with vacuum (i think), get it checked or replaced as it has too little to go wrong. I have had same in my very old model Pajero and ICV change fix the problem, as in my case it was so low that car use to stall 3-4 times when it's cold.

This normally happens when you hit the gas way too much all the time and keep engaging the turbo after every minute or two. I had 22L/100 mileage when I got same car and after 2-3 weeks later I started getting around 17-18 L/100. This car is engine oil hungry and I hope you know that every 1000 kms you need to pour 1 liter fully synthetic engine oil in engine....? In any case check the engine oil level first and update.

I rarely order online and I recently ordered online due to saving time. I needed a new strips stickers for my Mustang and for weeks I have been thinking of going and getting it done but never got a time. Ordered from American Muscle website and once I have the stickers, I got it installed from local shop near my house.

This totally depends on each and every individual and I personally don't think generalizing based on nationality is good approach to filter. I rather filter based on my first call and see how good and knowledgeable owner is about his/her own car and then take it further. More than 4-5 "I don't know" replies and I put cross for that car viewing.

Emirates Kart Zone is offering all outdoor track for 100 AED for 15 mins, and having open availability for all upcoming weekends. Their timing seems very convenient too from 4 PM till 12 AM for arrive and drive on any weekend. Let's pick a date and finalize, Im available for all 3, 4, 10, 11 July.

I have gone through same and I highly advise Arnott Inc air suspension that comes with lifetime warranty in US and Europe. I have used same for over 2 years till I sold the car and never had an issue and yet enjoyed the comfort of EAS but without any (beep beep beep). I have also tried the spring conversion in one of my old Rangy, and to be honest it wasn't that bad at all you barely feel the difference unless you are a fan of adjusting height too much.

I had something very similar issue few years back and it turned out to be the Engine fan was the culprit. Engine fan works with viscose clutch and that usually rotate at half rpm speed of engine but when engine gets hot then viscose clutch get fully engage and rotate at 100% speed of engine RPM. This help drawing bigger amount of air and pushes through radiator to cool the coolant at a faster rate. The amount of air and pressure it uses is far above any electric fan and it is capable to dissipate heat within seconds. Engine fan usually have a life of 5-10 years depending on usage, and it's slightly expensive to replace somewhere in range of 800-1200 AED. Go again and test your car in desert and pay extra attention this time when car overheat, that engine fan started working at higher rpm? As it's mechanical operation, so there is no proven and clear way to see when it works except you need to listen that result in LOUD GUSHING NOISE from engine bay. If your car still be quite when engine is slightly overheating then its confirmed that this engine fan viscose clutch needs replacement. If this fan produced enormous gushing noise and temperature drops and then this noise goes back to normal noise level, then that means this engine fan is working and there is something else to doubt.

Looks like kartdrome is very busy during ramadan, check their availability below. Jebel Ali kart has only outdoor track. And no reply from Emirates Kart zone. Outdoor track: 26th, 27th June and 3rd & 4th July at 4pm – 6pm Indoor track: 26th June at 7pm – 9pm 27th June at 6pm – 8pm 3rd July at 4pm – 6pm 4th July at 10am – 12pm

Hi Saleem, Just now I have initiated the request for availability to all three karting joints in Dubai: Kartdrome, Emirates Kart zone and Jebel ali Kart track for the next two weekends: 26, 27 June and 3, 4 July. Will update here as soon as I here from them.

Patrol, too short gearing for steep climbs LC, too under powered Old Pajero before 2001 model SWB, reasonably well due to better power-weight ratio but not hard core. FJC, Awesome Nissan Xterra, Great Jeep's, stock not so good, reasonably modified with intake, filter, and header can show you great results.

Thanks guys, for not so helpful advise but at least now I stop expecting anything and start accepting the situation. lol.

Add me in as well, I dont mind any place as I dont know what to compare with...! as it's my first time go kart experience in Dubai. sounds like fun from the pics and video I have seen on their website.

How to connect two mobiles with Ford Mustang SYNC? I connected my iphone in no time when I first got the mustang, and now wondering if it's possible to connect my second phone: Sony as well and keep them both connected while I am driving.

Hi Guys, I do drive an old Pajero (actually very old), please find below service schedule that I saved from US spec site long back, It might not be the most accurate for GCC but it gives an indication of items involved per each service schedule, hope it helps. 7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or at 6 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. 15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or at 12 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). 22,500 Miles (36,000 km) or at 18 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or at 24 months Rotate tires. Check fuel hoses condition. (This maintenance is recommended but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty.) Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect and adjust intake and exhaust valve clearance. If valve noise increases, adjust valve clearance.(This maintenance is not “scheduled” service, should be done any time.) Check drive belts condition (for the generator, water pump, power steering pump). Check and service exhaust system (connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes and converter heat shields). Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Check manual transaxle/transmission oil level and condition. Check transfer oil level and condition. Inspect coolant hoses condition (radiator hose, heater hose). Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Inspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for wear and leaks of all wheels. Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. Inspect ball joint and steering linkage seals for grease leaks and damage. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. Inspect suspension system for looseness and damage. Check rear axle oil level. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). 37,500 Miles (60,000 km) Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. 45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or at 36 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). 52,500 Miles (84,000 km) Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. 60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or at 48 months Rotate tires. Check fuel system for leaks (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler tube cap). Check fuel hoses condition. Replace air cleaner filter. Check evaporative emission control system for leaks and clogging (except evaporative emission canister). Inspect and adjust intake and exhaust valve clearance. Inspect and adjust intake and exhaust valve clearance. [4G6-MIVEC engine and 6G7/6B3-MIVEC engine (intake side) only] If valve noise increases, adjust valve clearance. (This maintenance is not “scheduled” service, should be done any time.) Check drive belts condition (for the generator, water pump, power steering pump). Check and service exhaust system (connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes and converter heat shields). Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Check manual trans axle/transmission oil level and condition. Change transfer oil. Change engine coolant. Inspect coolant hoses condition (radiator hose, heater hose). Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Inspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for wear and leaks of all wheels. Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. Inspect ball joint and steering linkage seals for grease leaks and damage. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. Inspect suspension system for looseness and damage. Check rear axle oil level. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). 67,500 Miles (108,000 km) or at 54 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. 75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or at 60 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). 82,500 Miles (132,000 km) or at 66 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. 90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or at 72 months Rotate tires. Check fuel hoses condition. Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect and adjust intake and exhaust valve clearance. [4G6-MIVEC engine and 6G7/6B3-MIVEC engine (intake side) only] If valve noise increases, adjust valve clearance. (This maintenance is not “scheduled” service, should be done any time.) Check drive belts condition (for the generator, water pump, power steering pump). Check and service exhaust system (connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes and converter heat shields). Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Check manual trans axle/transmission oil level and condition. Check transfer oil level and condition. Change engine coolant. Inspect coolant hoses condition (radiator hose, heater hose). Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Inspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for wear and leaks of all wheels. Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. Inspect ball joint and steering linkage seals for grease leaks and damage. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. Inspect suspension system for looseness and damage. Check rear axle oil level. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). 97,500 Miles (156,000 km) or at 78 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. 105,000 Miles (168,000 km) Replace timing belt (except 4B1 engine). Rotate tires. Replace spark plugs, iridium-tipped type. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). 112,500 Miles (180,000 km) or at 90 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. 120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or at 96 months Rotate tires. Check fuel system for leaks (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler tube cap). Check fuel hoses condition. Replace air cleaner filter. Check evaporative emission control system for leaks and clogging (except evaporative emission canister). Inspect and adjust intake and exhaust valve clearance (4B1 engine). Inspect and adjust intake and exhaust valve clearance. [4G6-MIVEC engine and 6G7/6B3-MIVEC engine (intake side) only] If valve noise increases, adjust valve clearance. (This maintenance is not “scheduled” service, should be done any time.) Check drive belts condition (for the generator, water pump, power steering pump). Check and service exhaust system (connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes and converter heat shields). Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Check manual trans axle/transmission oil level and condition. Change transfer oil. Change engine coolant. Inspect coolant hoses condition (radiator hose, heater hose). Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Inspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for wear and leaks of all wheels. Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. Inspect ball joint and steering linkage seals for grease leaks and damage. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. Inspect suspension system for looseness and damage. Check rear axle oil level. 127,500 Miles (204,000 km) or at 102 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. 135,000 Miles (216,000 km) or at 108 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). 142,500 Miles (228,000 km) or at 114 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. 150,000 Miles (240,000 km) or at 120 months Rotate tires. Check fuel hoses condition. Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect and adjust intake and exhaust valve clearance. [4G6-MIVEC engine and 6G7/6B3-MIVEC engine (intake side) only] If valve noise increases, adjust valve clearance. (This maintenance is not “scheduled” service, should be done any time.) Check drive belts condition (for the generator, water pump, power steering pump). Check and service exhaust system (connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes and converter heat shields). Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Check manual trans axle/transmission oil level and condition. Check transfer oil level and condition. Change engine coolant. Inspect coolant hoses condition (radiator hose, heater hose). Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Inspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for wear and leaks of all wheels. Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. Inspect ball joint and steering linkage seals for grease leaks and damage. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. Inspect suspension system for looseness and damage. Check rear axle oil level. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped).

I really want to know what is the deal or reason that all slow drivers in Dubai like to drive in fast lane. Everyday morning and evening I suffer from their wrong choice of lane to drive 60-80 km in a 120 km lane. Do they get ego boost? Are they really ignorant of speed limits? Do they take revenge from fast drivers? Do they get special incentive to block traffic? Do they love to see dipping headlights behind their back? What's the rational behind their choices.....?

I am new to muscle or sports car, and recently got Ford Mustang. Last week when it rained, I realized that in 2012 model Ford Mustang GT Premium there is no rear wiper (im not kidding). Want to know any specific reason relates to sports model or it's simply cost cutting....?

Ford Mustang is my first favorite and my current car, and second is Chevrolet Camaro, third is Dodge Challenger.

I have the pressure tester, feel to borrow if you like (PM me). However, in this scenario your best bet is to replace the engine with best possible P38 engine from scrap. Rebuilding will be too expensive and still have 70-80% of original performance.

Thanks Gdanny, it was tire uneven wear or swollen patch whatever you call it was the culprit. Changed tires and noise is gone, what a relief.

My Porsche Cayenne Turbo having set of Continental tires, looks like they are in half life with the remaining tread. Recently noticed some strange noise from rear tire on slow speed, constant clack clack noise as some loose gravel stuck in the groove. On further inspection in well lit parking, just found out the area that make noise is slightly off color than other part of the tire. Is it anything wrong with this tire? There was no bulge noticed in the different color area.

Hi Shabir, I had same Range Rover for 2 years and even been to Salalah but never got 500 or 550 with full tank. Mine was 4.6, which one is yours? Second i agree with Range is better than Discovery in comfort as i also upgraded from Disco Series II, i think it was 01-02 model. However i was more comfortable with disco in offroad than Range, as i used to baby my Range quite a lot due to never ending electric woes. Disco was less capable (I agree) but solid built for offroad use and punishment IMHO.