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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Crosstar picked up and thanks
« Last post by Lincolnshire Rambler on Today at 01:41:27 PM »In reality we are going to have a mix of technology- JCB now at the point of mass producing IC engines fuelled by hydrogen for tractors and the like which can’t use EV battery tech also for lorries. Once hydrogen is produced commercially then hydrogen fuel cells wii power cars which need a “normal travelling range “ without the weight of batteries . You can buy today a Toyota hydrogen powered fuel cell car . Hybrids will improve further and I can see smaller IC engines give a bias towards economy akin to a 3 cylinder until with say 70 hp but giving 120 mpg range in a jazz sized car in a few years ?Also the EU are debating using e fuels so the Germans French and Italians keep their car industy lobbies happy . EVs will improve power density and hence range and will focus on the other end of the car range rather than ETrons weighing in at over two tonnes . VW s ID 2 seems to be a more normal price if you believe the press in recent weeks. The oil refineries in Europe &Uk have no plans to stop refining fuels in the next 30years nor will the EU countries still using coal and lignite for their power generation stop for many decades either. As global research progresses we will have better solutions for our planet as science improves on todays technology.
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Honda Jazz Mk1 2002-2008 / engine oil service
« Last post by alfy on Today at 01:11:59 PM »Hi all, I want to change the engine oil on my 2007 Jazz cvt sport myself, normally get a local garage to do it. What size/ part no is the engine sump washer? thanks.
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Off Topic (Non-Honda) / Re: Motorway MINIMUM speed limit
« Last post by Mr Onion on Today at 12:15:17 PM ». However most websites suggest that driving too slowly might result in being pulled over for driving carelessly, inconsiderately or even dangerously.
I totally agree with that
There is no minimum speed limit on a UK motorway (unless there's a blue sign, but I don't think there's many of those).
...; which is why I was confused with the Traffic Officers Statement
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Honda Jazz Mk3 2015 - 2020 / Re: Difficulties in changing wiper blades
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on Today at 12:14:23 PM »Double check you are pushing in any securing lugs correctly ,fully and effectively. It might need a bit of gentle force as there is fine line between secure fixing and ease of fitting but it shouldnt need to be excessive. Avoid putting plastic parts under stress in very cold weather when they are more inclined to break.
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Off Topic (Non-Honda) / Re: Motorway MINIMUM speed limit
« Last post by ColinB on Today at 12:10:21 PM »There is no minimum speed limit on a UK motorway (unless there's a blue sign, but I don't think there's many of those). However most websites suggest that driving too slowly might result in being pulled over for driving carelessly, inconsiderately or even dangerously.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Engine noise
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on Today at 11:51:26 AM »Part of the problem is its quite possible to always drive with quite reasonable performance below the level when you may get these Engine surges. Some on here own the car for a long time before finally experiencing the 'quasi gear change' effect when accelerating hard for instance . I sometimes drive quite 'enthusiastically' and climb a lot of mountains . The engine may run quite fast, but I can count on one hand how often it has run anywhere near maximum revs, and then not for long. I often thrashed an engine harder than this in my younger days. 
Its more a surprise than anything to be concerned or annoyed about IMO. Once you accept it for what it is ,and maybe explain to unfamiliar passengers " 'dont worry, they all do that ,and by the way those occasional bleeps and steering wheel warnings on the dashboard are not due to my bad driving" its much easier to tolerate the rare intrusions into the normal silence.
Its more a surprise than anything to be concerned or annoyed about IMO. Once you accept it for what it is ,and maybe explain to unfamiliar passengers " 'dont worry, they all do that ,and by the way those occasional bleeps and steering wheel warnings on the dashboard are not due to my bad driving" its much easier to tolerate the rare intrusions into the normal silence. 27
Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Engine noise
« Last post by Jazzik on Today at 11:32:49 AM »Since we are talking about engine noise. I try to remember 
what it was like, that engine noise in the good old days when I drove an old fashioned manual car....
Just one example: Quickly merging onto the motorway on a short slip lane. Full throttle and acceleration through some three (or four?) gears...
What do we complain about... that we sometimes hear that there is also an ICE under the hood?
what it was like, that engine noise in the good old days when I drove an old fashioned manual car....Just one example: Quickly merging onto the motorway on a short slip lane. Full throttle and acceleration through some three (or four?) gears...
What do we complain about... that we sometimes hear that there is also an ICE under the hood?
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Off Topic (Non-Honda) / Motorway MINIMUM speed limit
« Last post by Mr Onion on Today at 11:18:06 AM »I was watching a "Motorway Police" TV show the other day (OK I know, I am a sad git) and the Traffic Officer said that the minimum speed on a UK Motorway is 40mph.
I was always under the belief that it was 30 mph minimum, so I got out the Highway Code (new edition) and there is nothing in there about a blanket minimum speed in the Motorway section. The only thing relating to minimum speed is the reference to the 'Blue Circle' speed signs which may be placed anywhere on any road and is no real help here (unless of course it is placed on a motorway, but that is a special case not a blanket rule)
Does anyone have a definitive reference to Minimum Motorway speed?
I was always under the belief that it was 30 mph minimum, so I got out the Highway Code (new edition) and there is nothing in there about a blanket minimum speed in the Motorway section. The only thing relating to minimum speed is the reference to the 'Blue Circle' speed signs which may be placed anywhere on any road and is no real help here (unless of course it is placed on a motorway, but that is a special case not a blanket rule)
Does anyone have a definitive reference to Minimum Motorway speed?
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Engine noise
« Last post by 5thcivic on Today at 11:14:41 AM »I agree, on 30mph normal urban driving it is dificult to tell if the engine has cut in to charge up and I need the little green EV to disappear from the display to tell. You only hear it when pressing the throttle for a surge in accelleration or suddenly going uphill. Light throttle driving away from e.g. traffic lights you can't tell. Have the radio on and it is much harder.
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Honda Jazz Mk3 2015 - 2020 / Re: Difficulties in changing wiper blades
« Last post by Jocko on Today at 11:11:52 AM »Spray a little lubricant on it. Just ensure you don't get any on the glass and clean it off the arm before fitting the new blade.
