Just got offered a free car, few questions.
Discussion
I have managed to get a free Ford Focus TDDi 1.8 Ghia 2001(Got a very very nice aunt 
). It has 107k on the clock and seems to be in a good condition. I've never owned a Diesel before though, been driving a Polo 1.4 up to this point. The insurance isn't too bad so I'm going to go for it.
Is there anything I need to know about about this type of car, bearing in mind I've only been driving since August? Any common niggles? And what is the difference between TDCi and TDDi?
Thank you!
). It has 107k on the clock and seems to be in a good condition. I've never owned a Diesel before though, been driving a Polo 1.4 up to this point. The insurance isn't too bad so I'm going to go for it.Is there anything I need to know about about this type of car, bearing in mind I've only been driving since August? Any common niggles? And what is the difference between TDCi and TDDi?
Thank you!
1. When you go to the petrol pump you need to fill it with "Diesel" instead of "Unleaded"
2. You will not be going anywhere very fast, very soon
3. You can become smug, and claim that "You'd never get 50mpg from an M5"
4. Women love the smell of diesel, make sure you squirt a bit on yourself when you're filling up
5. If you remap the car it will cover 0-60 in under 5 seconds
2. You will not be going anywhere very fast, very soon
3. You can become smug, and claim that "You'd never get 50mpg from an M5"
4. Women love the smell of diesel, make sure you squirt a bit on yourself when you're filling up
5. If you remap the car it will cover 0-60 in under 5 seconds
Check out Ford Focus Owners Club which is a great resource for any specific technical questions, I found them useful when I had my Focus.
TDDi is an older form of technology than TDCi, it is less powerful, but more robust and less likely to go wrong.
The only common fault that I remember with the TDDi from my days working with Fords was the fuel pump IIRC that would often fail. Don't worry about it though, if it goes, it goes. You'll know about it if it happens!
Overall, a very decent car, especially for free
TDDi is an older form of technology than TDCi, it is less powerful, but more robust and less likely to go wrong.
The only common fault that I remember with the TDDi from my days working with Fords was the fuel pump IIRC that would often fail. Don't worry about it though, if it goes, it goes. You'll know about it if it happens!
Overall, a very decent car, especially for free
TDDi is Direct injection.
TDCi is Common rail.
I believe the advice is to avoid the TDDi.
Personally I'd set fire to it and claim off the insurance
but hell its a free car, if *you* like it to drive (insure it for a day and try it) then take it. If it doesn't work for you sell it on, if it dies weigh it in.
What have you got to lose?
TDCi is Common rail.
I believe the advice is to avoid the TDDi.
Personally I'd set fire to it and claim off the insurance
but hell its a free car, if *you* like it to drive (insure it for a day and try it) then take it. If it doesn't work for you sell it on, if it dies weigh it in.What have you got to lose?
tonys said:
As with any turbo, let the engine tick over for about 20 secs before switching off to allow turbo to spool down before the oil flow is turned off. Allow a bit longer if car has been driven hard before stopping.
You think it takes 20 seconds for a turbo to "spool down"? I think you'll find the speed of a turbo can change much faster than that, they'd be pretty much undrivable otherwise.Anyone who parks by driving into a parking space at walking speed doesn't need to spend a second of their life worrying about the speed of the turbo. Just turn it off when you stop.
Same engine as my old 2005 Transit Connect which is going strong at well over 150k (not mine any more!) - will hack big miles but does sound like a tractor.
Check the under scuttle panel under the wipers for leaves and debris and make sure the pollen filter housing is clean and properly fitted. These two things wil keep it from filling with water.
If it isn't already it will start rusting on door lowers, arches anywhere else there's a stone chip. Treat it all and it'll last.
As above, cambelt change is a good idea.
It's free, comfy enough and economical, enjoy it
Check the under scuttle panel under the wipers for leaves and debris and make sure the pollen filter housing is clean and properly fitted. These two things wil keep it from filling with water.
If it isn't already it will start rusting on door lowers, arches anywhere else there's a stone chip. Treat it all and it'll last.
As above, cambelt change is a good idea.
It's free, comfy enough and economical, enjoy it
Fastdruid said:
TDDi is Direct injection.
TDCi is Common rail.
I believe the advice is to avoid the TDDi.
Personally I'd set fire to it and claim off the insurance but hell its a free car, if *you* like it to drive (insure it for a day and try it) then take it. If it doesn't work for you sell it on, if it dies weigh it in.
What have you got to lose?
Also TDCi is Common rail.
I believe the advice is to avoid the TDDi.
Personally I'd set fire to it and claim off the insurance
but hell its a free car, if *you* like it to drive (insure it for a day and try it) then take it. If it doesn't work for you sell it on, if it dies weigh it in.What have you got to lose?
TDDi - Solid Mass Flywheel
TDCi - Dual Mass Flywheel
I've heard that the TDDi is rough as old boots but relatively reliable. If something does go, it's relatively cheap to fix, whereas the TDCi can rack up some expensive bills. 2
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