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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.

Finally got the time to see mechanic and he opened the ICV and indeed it has black soot in it and he cleaned that thoroughly and fixed it back. He also cleaned the throttle body again and remove the throttle nut-bolt additional race that i have adjusted and car was fine and not stalling. After all this cleanup and standard race setting car was idling at 800 rpm without AC and at 950 rpm with AC, when i move to D (drive) it drops to almost 750 rpm without any shakes or vibrations. Drove the car for 20-30 kms as a test and out of happiness and finally after an hour of joy, car again stalled same way like before. Jumped out adjusted that throttle nut-bolt again to increase rpm to stay closer to 950 rpm and its fine again. Any more ideas guys, what should be next to troubleshoot and look into? Thanks in advance.

Thanks Yusuf for your help. Well i adjusted a throttle controller from engine bay and its not stalling anymore. Looks good with slightly higher rev almost touching 1k rpm with AC, still monitoring it and see if i can find the real culprit or not.

My Pajero (1999, 3.5L DOHC 6G74, SWB) started stalling when i slow down. It doesn't happen when i start the car and go, but after 10-15 mins of driving with or without AC it stalls as soon as i slow down and about to stop. There is no hesitation like it stalling due to bad or choked fuel supply or something, full throttle runs very well like before and again it starts almost instantly w/o any hesitation or hiccup. It stalls every time when car slows down like in speed of under 10km. It cuts without fight, judder, or hesitation. Silently motor dies and battery and A/T icon appears then I realize its off. This symptom is not there when car is cold from overnight and in first 10-15 minutes it behaves just fine and after that it start showing this behavior of stalling. Also when it stalls, it restart just fine with little touch of throttle, w/o throttle it doesn't even start. Checked HT leads and Coils look good. Spark plugs changed couple of months back (3000 kms) and checked the spark plug again, it looks good. Cleaned the throttle body with spray, but it still same. Any guesses on what I need to look into??? Thanks in advance.

Damn you Porsche's following the Land Rover footprints. I switched from Range Rover to Porsche Cayenne, because Porsche air suspension is far more reliable than Land Rover, and now reading this make me suspicious of my Cayenne too.

You can buy any one of the below Meguiar products from ACE. I think 100 AED for big yellow bottle and small one came with Meguiar box of few things costed 299 AED. Both of the wax+wash is amazing stuff. My cleaner use this on every weekly wash and car always have crisp shine like new and smooth finish through out. Car shine try the Demon products, they are also nice. For chrome stuff: Turtle is awesome. Meguiar gold class leather care is not very nice and have sticky and slippery feel after wards. 3M and Leather-fine leather care products are good. I even tried a leather care conditioning bottle from Home Center which came with my leather sofa and it gave excellent result (supple feel but not sticky and slippery) lasted 30 + days.