Warrior193

I recall reading somewhere that you have to raise some type of shroud on the suspension unit to see if the transport blocks have been removed.

Tyre pressure warning is a chime (bong) with the area highlighted and a short warning message stating which wheel. The indirect type TPMS operates on a difference between wheel rotational speeds, taken from the ABS sensors - so provided pressures all increase at a similar rate with heating (more likely) this type of system will not usually flag an issue from this. You may get spurious warnings if one side of vehicle is much warmer than the other - if, say, from very strong sunlight on one side after a cold night.

I think you will find that you will be able to see fluid level, even if fluid is clear, when it is nearer correct level - I would suggest removing some fluid from reservoir until level is correct (use something clean). Have you had a recent brake pad change?

I'm assuming that the OP has suffered terminal issues with their EA888 engine - hence the replacement in image?

Hello Mac, I think there is no relation - the pressure pulses you refer to will be from the crankcase - as the pistons descend towards BDC.

Hello, 1 - It seems that the service interval counter was not reset when the 'full service' was carried out - take it back and ask them to reset it correctly. 2 - That is normal, there is no oil pressure until the engine is running.

Sorry, I do not understand 'VANOS' I believe the item indicated in your image is the timing chain cover. It encloses the chain that drives the cams operating the exhaust and inlet valves.

Timing chain cover.

How long was the car driven after the coolant temperature warning came up?

Hi, that may be the case - OP was requesting information on converting halogens to LEDs. There are clearly very good reasons for laws made to maintain certain minimum standards and (hopefully) protect others. Personally, I find my standard Mk3 Octavia halogens to be excellent in all conditions - even when 'Pressing on' as they say.

Does this problem happen more often when the engine/gearbox/clutches are cold? Even if you cannot get the problem to occur when they look at it again, insist that they enter the issue, exactly as described, against your vehicles record. I believe that your concern is justified.

I have noticed a huge increase in unacceptable light-scatter from oncoming vehicles in the past year - even in supposed dipped mode, the vast majority from clearly LED type equipped cars - please spare a thought for the poor, now dazzled, driver coming towards you. Pray he or she swerves away from (instead of towards) you.

Hello Grant, were you able to demonstrate this shuddering to the Dealership? It sounds to me like you have a problem with the clutch pack.

If that is a true level for the oil, I'd suggest a trip to your local garage and ask them if they can suck about 1/2 a litre of oil out through the dipstick.

Also be aware that holding the dip stick in an upward angle as shown in your image can give a misleading, high reading as the oil flows up the stick.

And does the oil on the dip stick smell of fuel at all?

Hello RJ, does your car have automatic stop/start? - if so the battery you mention will not be compatible.

Very bad habit - If you dislike auto idle stop so much why not simply switch it off each time you drive? - keeping the car in gear with the clutch down places a lot of unnecessary wear on the clutch release and can also lead to unfortunate consequent issues, say, if your foot slips off the pedal for any reason.

Hello Mikke, that is a very disappointing pre-delivery inspection.

I noticed that even though you said there was 'just shy of 1/2 tank' of fuel, the fuel gauge was reading below empty - significant?

I use that brands concentrated screen wash - can highly recommend.

That fuel gauge reading before refilling doesn't sound right to me - what is the capacity spec. for the 190?

Take careful note of what happens the next time you refuel, particularly as you're getting close to full tank. When you first found this issue, was the fuel gauge indicating normally for expected fuel use at that point?

@skomaz would that work on faded roof bars too? Mine have gone a bit grey.

Was there any warranty with this vehicle when you bought it?