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MG MGF Technical - HGF????



I topped up the oil in my R reg VVC (72,ooo miles and had it's big service ) recently and noticed a spot of 'mayo' on my dipstick ( so to speak ).....

The coolant is clear... no erruptions of steam...
No funny smells...although I am starting to imagine them...I think

The oil temp gauge seems to be stuck just below 80....

Could this be my HGF coming ? Or am I just looking too hard for signs of it ?

Can I get in first and stop it happening.

reassurance ( or otherwise ) appreciated.

Grahame
Grahame

if your journey profile is many short trips (less than 10 miles) then given time of year and recent weather I'd hope it's just condensation....
David

Graeme,

Is the coolant level unchanged? This is the key. If you have no water loss, then that's your reassurance. As David says, it is probably just a bit of condensation which will clear after a good blast.

Dave
Dave

Thanks David

I was winding myself up for the worst case scenario..

Grahame
Grahame



Dave

coolant seems to stay topped up....

I must say I do like the idea of clearing it up with a good blast.
I was out yesterday weaving around the hills of Derbyshire ( clear roads..snow everywhere else )

Perhaps in the interest of car care I should do this more often ?

Grahame
Grahame

yes if you are in Sheffield a good thrash out past Ladybower reservoir will do you and the car good... provided you have run gently-ish for at least 20 mins to get it up to op temp first...
David

and be carefull on the ice!

Will
Will Munns



Thanks for the advice...driving the car in Derbyshire makes me very happy indeed. It's nice to know that it's a mutually rewarding experience.

I'll avoid the ice Will ! I always prefer to face the direction I'm travelling in !

Grahame
Grahame

This thread was discussed between 06/01/2003 and 07/01/2003

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