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    Add engine oil bmw 1 series 1.6 electronic sensor

    Thanks! Will do the necessary as per ur advise! Have a good night!
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    Add engine oil bmw 1 series 1.6 electronic sensor

    John! Before he went out with friends he told me the sensor was showing max with a message beneth "ok" Regards
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    Add engine oil bmw 1 series 1.6 electronic sensor

    Update! After him driving around few miles the sensor is registering oil level ! Thanking all for contribution ! Healthy! Happy! Prosperous! 2017
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    Add engine oil bmw 1 series 1.6 electronic sensor

    John many thanks for ur reply regreat no dip stick! Car has done approx 48k miles! It was serviced @ 44k miles Therefore have added 2.25lt oil after approx 4k miles fyi.Car was not on slope definately flat ground level.He is Aware of over fill ans so am i.am thankful for reminder. Regards
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    Add engine oil bmw 1 series 1.6 electronic sensor

    Hi my 19 year old son has bmw 1 series 1.6 registered 2006. Petrol engine. The car has electronic sensor (beyond my intelligence prefer the old dip stick) Sensor was showing slightly above minimum level so he added 2.25 lt (Manual says add 1 ltr he did not bother to read manual) kindly note...
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    Upvc double glaze top panel opening window

    No guarantee on the windows! After further help from you i think the pvc has sagged a little in the middle and Once she is out shopping next week will have a go.The good news is access to window is easy i can stand on the flat roof (extension downstairs) so no outside ladder job.Many thanks
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    Upvc double glaze top panel opening window

    Being of retired age the project sounds and looks challenging! Also the concerned window is bedroom one! If i Take a wrong turn she will never forgive me for being without the opening! Lol! Once again thank you very much I intend to have a go on a weekend when the neighbour (expert diyer) is...
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    Upvc double glaze top panel opening window

    Thanks again ! I think you are spot on this one! Is this easy do able by novice ? And what is involved Any link/video that you are aware which has step by step guide?
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    Upvc double glaze top panel opening window

    Thank you gazman when the window is open the handle is in normal position.Will try the spray as advised mrs finds the Handle stiff but i can just about turn with little more force the opening of next window is much easier.
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    Upvc double glaze top panel opening window

    Hi the espag handle on one of the upvc has become very tight to close.(top opening type) so i changed the Handle but still the same problem i.e.tight. so i think possibly the dead bolt gear mechanism is faulty. If so to replace the same will i have to remove all the extensions or is it just to...
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    Maytag fridge freezer

    Hi my maytag model GS2928EEDW is not cutting out hence tripping Rcd in the CU. So this morning i defrosted the freezer did all the necessary & switched it ON it was running for nearly 4 Hours & reached temp minus -20 and it would not cut out as it should do so i reduced the setting from 5 to 4...
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    Cooker hood motor replacement

    Hi the original cooker hood motor is 200w which is on last legs is it safe to replace it with 270w ? & is it do able? thanking in advance.
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    Hair line cracks in wooden window cill

    Thank you for the valuble help/advise will it be ok to use ronseal hairline crack filler? Or can anybody name one another! they are actual hairline cracks that need to be filled. Thanks
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    Hair line cracks in wooden window cill

    Hi neighbour due to neglect has hair line cracks in hardwood window cills and needs help to fix this. Need help in identifying course of action including naming matterial to use thanking in advance. 1.Remove all flaking paint and sandpaper to make the area sound (can he use paint striper)...
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    Water softener advice

    I am no expert on the subject but have kinetico water softner installed for the past 17 years. Apart from drinking &outside tap water rest of the house is softned water.there 3 of us in the House & we use one pack block (2 salt blocks) a month cost £6 monthly.there was no break Down call in...
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    Help convert mr11 to 240v led

    Neighbour has mr11 halogen 35w lights wants to convert them to led (keeping same fitting) 240v getting rid of the transformer. (I know how to do it with mr16 but am not sure about mr11. 1.will they need gu10 lamp holder if so then is there smaller led bulb to fit the fitting? Just wanted to know...
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    Pairing logitech keyboard k360 help!

    Hi purchased m185 logitech mouse to go with k360 logitech keyboard 1.down loaded unifying software from logitech website And the mouse connected without problems so there was no need to use Nano receiver which came with mouse.The keyboard came with unifying Receiver.hope this helps others.
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    Pairing logitech keyboard k360 help!

    Mrs ordered logitech wireless keyboard k360 which should arrive in a day or two.she did not realize that there was no mouse ! (Lol) this keyboard has unifying usb! Me being novice now have to order a wireless Mouse. 1.Will logitech M185 or M165 be compatable with the keyboard? Using one receiver...
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    Water in passenger side mat corsa 2004.

    Update! Water found was clear drinkable! (not coolant he thinks so) car stayed dry whole day today! Me Thinks rain related ! Will follow johns advise on the scuttle as & when the lad will allow me to do the necessary. Thanks again
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    Water in passenger side mat corsa 2004.

    Thanks John Cannot answer the first two as the lad is out for the evening But no pollen filter fitted recently .
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