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It's one of those things I've read for years, that cars (especially old ones)
don't like not being used. Until now I had not really experienced it,
my old E30 325i (1990) did gradually improve over the summer months
but not to any huge extent that you could REALLY feel.
The S2, after last weeks 800 odd miles was put away filthy into the garage
on wednesday night, pushed out on Saturday morning and scrubbed!
When I started it up after cleaning it was smoother, quieter and just burbled away
happily. Went for a wee shopping trip with the family and it felt better
than ever (now touching wood!!). Gears, steering and general drivability
were just improved.
It had crossed my mind before the trip that the car had only done mileage
wise in 7 or 8 years what we were doing in 4 days, but the more grief I gave
it, the better it felt. We started with a full tank of momentum, then Esso 'super'
then 3 or 4 top ups of Highland 'no name' petrol, the plan being the good stuff
would help the plain vanilla as time went on. I had considered some injector cleaner
but decided better fuel was the way to go.
So, it will be interesting to see how it all progresses from here.
KennyP
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