Does anyone run a C5 X7 diesel estate?

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Thanks Marc
so it is an adaptive ECU, will think for itself ( ok can of worms open ) within given parameters :)
So taking Peter as an example, defensive driving whilst still keeping up with traffic will have no detrimental effect on when the regeneration takes place.
So you can get 60+ mpg and still let the system regenerate as and when needed ?

** Defensive driving is something i was taught way back in the early 80's and not a new fashion even then.
Work the £ figures out at say £5 a gallon
200 miles @ 40 mpg x £5 = £25
200 miles @ 60 mpg x £5 = £16.6


200 miles a week @40 mpg x 4 x 12 = £ 1200
200 miles a week @60 mpg x 4 x 12 =£ 796.8

Saving of approx £403 over a year :)

Wish there was something decent on tv my brain is getting over worked lol
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admiral51 wrote: 26 Aug 2019, 17:45 Wish there was something decent on tv, my brain is getting over worked lol
The antidote is shoving a picture up on POTD, new contributors always welcome. Gibbo has put up a picture of his plums today to entertain the assembled throng. I'm sure you have something to offer :)

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That would have sparked some action had Malcolm still been with us. ↑
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NewcastleFalcon wrote: 26 Aug 2019, 18:38Gibbo has put up a picture of his plums today to entertain the assembled throng.
Gee, thanks for the advanced warning!
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Looks like I have my first problem. :shock: Changed the engine oil today and noticed that there is oil around the steering rack, not a tremendous amount but it does look as though its coming from the rack. There doesn't appear to be a reservoir for the fluid, or at least I can't find it. Help. :?

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C5 Power Steering Reservoir - own work
C5 Power Steering Reservoir - own work
If the rack has been replaced within the last year then it could just be the pipe seals that have gone.
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I hate to be the one to tell you - but it looks like yours has succumbed to the dreaded legendary steering rack failure Peter. :cry:

The fluid has a small bottle on the left of the engine bay
X7 Metallic LDs Bottle.PNG
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That is it then, I thought that was something to do with the water, it has a pipe going to the header tank. What fluid does it use?

Thanks. Peter

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LDS Fluid - the same as if you had a hydraulically suspended C5
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Thanks.
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It'll also take Fluide DA - in fact it's supposed to take Fluide DA, but as they're the same - either will do :-D
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Sorry to hear that Peter

Not going to say anything else on a public forum apart from get some pics of the rack from underneath
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You cannot see the "normal" rack problem from below or the sides, you can only see the spread of oil.
To get a good look, go in via the steering column in the footwell.
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Thanks for your comments, what sort of a job is changing it? I can see its not very easy to get at.

Thought I might have had some LDS from my early C5's but no such luck, did find 4 or 5 bottles of LHM+ if anyone wants it, but will have to collect it if you are down this way. I have ordered some LDS now, bit cheaper than Eolys!

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Relevant details about rack replacement...... HERE -------> viewtopic.php?f=3&t=57734
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