Stewart7

Thanks again guys. I haven't been able to use the car since, but I just connected an OBD2 and no fault codes are stored. So maybe its as varaderoguy says, "Its perfectly normal - the car is doing what is meant to do". Regards Stewart

Thanks guys Yes, the air con was on from start up to journeys end, and all the windows were closed so I guess it was working overtime. My first reaction was to press the brake a little harder than usual, but it made no difference. I'll put it down to the A/C working harder than usual. Regards Stewart

I just drove about 10 miles in 34 degrees C. The hottest day ever for me and the car. When I came to a stop with the car in gear and my foot on the brake, although the clutch disengaged, the revs stayed at 1000. They usually drop to tickover at about 750-800. Its the first time this has happened. Is it something to worry about or was it just the very hot weather. This was the same throughout the journey. Water temp was normal, and the oil got up to 92 degrees C. Thanks Stewart

My thanks to all. I'll get it done. Roottoot's link makes me think I should be on a flexible service regime. My car is 5 years old, can I change over now? and how do I go about it? Thank you Stewart

Due to lockdown and not having any holidays this year, I will have only done 2000 miles between my last service and this years one. I was wondering if I could miss having a service this year. Shouldn't having synthetic engine oil mean I could wait until next July? The car is always driven moderately, no short journeys, and is always driven for at least 1/2 hour or about 15 miles every time it is started. What do others think?

I thought the reccommendation was to inspect after 5 years, not replace. My 5 year old car has only done 9000 miles. Should I change the belt now?