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by Captain Midlife
Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: F-Type Technical
Topic: Drive the f type more often !!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 6508

Re: Drive the f type more often !!!!

I'm a bit late on here but I can't see how it is dirty/stale fuel. You said "after 30 minutes". Fuel mixes almost instantly as you refill, old and new so new fuel would just dilute the "staleness" and it would all be a bit stale. Water? That would be at the bottom of the tank and...
by Captain Midlife
Sat May 08, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Must do’s for new owner
Replies: 17
Views: 4154

Re: Must do’s for new owner

Hi, welcome and that looks a lovely new toy. So drive it, wash it, exercise your smile muscles and build in an extra 15 minutes for EVERY journey to talk to admirers (of the car not necessarily the driver!!) when you park it. Also not a fan of covering dirty or wet cars. As for diff oil, as yours is...
by Captain Midlife
Wed May 05, 2021 11:39 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Potential Main Dealer Scam
Replies: 18
Views: 3705

Re: Potential Main Dealer Scam

Some of those prices seem quite exceptional. Brake fluid change at Harwoods Chichester is £100 and even my local it's £60. Two hoses will set you back more than £63.97. I'd have gone with Lunar but for the A/C service, that's steep? Could it be that they have received your letter and applied a goodw...
by Captain Midlife
Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What does your forum name mean?
Replies: 70
Views: 25252

Re: What does your forum name mean?

Mightyhunter wrote: Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:34 pm The nickname of an aeroplane I used to fly - Nimrod
In a previous life similar to yours MH, my boss had a Hillman Hunter Estate that he nicknamed Nimrod. For the very same reason. It was a mighty car :D
by Captain Midlife
Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: F-Type Events
Topic: Simply Jaguar Beaulieu 27th June 2021
Replies: 17
Views: 7240

Re: Simply Jaguar Beaulieu 27th June 2021

I'm supposed to be working but will see nearer the date. Thoroughly enjoyed last year's meet despite the rain.
by Captain Midlife
Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:06 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Engine oil change – extraction method via filler cap
Replies: 20
Views: 6055

Re: Engine oil change – extraction method via filler cap

Most of these extractors use a similar sized motor, 60 watts-ish or 5 Amps at 12 volts. That's one headlamp. It will likely say on the casing somewhere, either power or current consumption. Your F-Type battery is 90Ah, so theoretically will run the pump for up to 18 hours if it's in tip top conditio...
by Captain Midlife
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: how many manual f types registered in uk
Replies: 43
Views: 11020

Re: how many manual f types registered in uk

Fascinating thread. I too wanted a manual but just couldn't find one with any decent spec/history back in 2019. I nearly got there at a Main Stealer but it was sold before my test drive appointment. So much for unpopular! I wasn't getting any younger so decided to widen the search by some 97% and lo...
by Captain Midlife
Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: New to Jaguar/Ftype
Replies: 9
Views: 2766

Re: New to Jaguar/Ftype

Hi Springers and congrats on your new one. On the subject of trickle chargers, my neighbour has a 2013 911 occasional car and I know what you mean re the battery. He is forever having to recharge the battery as he has no trickle charger. He reckons maximum is 3 weeks even on a new battery. I have le...
by Captain Midlife
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:27 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Trickle chargers
Replies: 37
Views: 10301

Re: Trickle chargers

It is a re-badged Ctek, I used an Accumate on my TVR's however they are quiet basic and do not have an AGM battery type selection so switched to a Ctek with the F-Type I also have an Accumate from many years ago. It's been fantastic on all my weekend cars over the years but like you all I was worri...
by Captain Midlife
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: I've paid a deposit.
Replies: 16
Views: 3995

Re: I've paid a deposit.

Congrats. Lucky man, looks stunning.