11-08-2021, 01:04 PM
Absolutely agree Nick.
Those that buy a new car to last many years are the ones who bear the brunt of modern designs.
My version of the Prince is the 1.4vti and is indirect fuel injection, the 1.6 with turbo or supercharging has the direct injection allegedly.
The other problem is those buying used and the long service intervals to suit the fleet buyers and PCP companies. Yes oils have improved but piston rings still don't seal 100% and will never as bores and rings need lubrication, so blow by will always be accepted so oil gets contaminated. Perhaps we should have moved to LPG or Hydrogen which greatly makes engine internals spotless.
Those that buy a new car to last many years are the ones who bear the brunt of modern designs.
My version of the Prince is the 1.4vti and is indirect fuel injection, the 1.6 with turbo or supercharging has the direct injection allegedly.
The other problem is those buying used and the long service intervals to suit the fleet buyers and PCP companies. Yes oils have improved but piston rings still don't seal 100% and will never as bores and rings need lubrication, so blow by will always be accepted so oil gets contaminated. Perhaps we should have moved to LPG or Hydrogen which greatly makes engine internals spotless.
